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Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe
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Grade B+villamid-range

Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe

Faro · Eastern Algarve ·

€645,000

Asking Price (EUR)

8.2%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

5.8%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

10.3%

True Gross Yield

34%

Occupancy

Projections — conservative (data maturing)

Our Airbnb calendar dataset started 2.9 months ago and is currently at 24% maturity. Yields shown apply a conservative calibration (realised-ADR factor 0.77, occupancy cap 67%) that auto-fades to full fidelity by April 2027.

Projected Gross Revenue: €76,075/yr
Average Daily Rate: €620
-10.0% vs area baselineImage quality 6/10 (-3%), Portuguese-traditional style (+5%), No pool (-12%)
Payback Period: 16.8 years
5-yr Capital Value: €747,732
10-yr Capital Value: €866,826
Brixfox Score: 74.8 / 100
Comparable Properties: 5
Data Confidence: 72%
Search Radius: 4 km

True Investment Cost

Portuguese transfer tax (IMT) + stamp duty (IS) + notary + registration + legal + renovation + full furnishing & STR launch setup.

€740,015

+14.7% over asking

Asking price€645,000
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€38,700
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€5,160
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€9,675
Total acquisition costs€54,785
Renovation (est. €55/m² × 146 m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		€8,030
(€4,380–€11,680)
Furnishing & STR launch (3bd × €4500 base, mid-range tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.		€32,200
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€740,015

Gross yield (asking price)

11.8%

True gross yield (all-in)

10.3%

Estimates use Portugal's investment IMT schedule (non-permanent residence). Actual notary & legal vary; budget +€500–1,000 for surveyor, due-diligence and bank-mortgage fees if financing. Renovation cost is a heuristic on property condition × m² — verify with a site visit. Furnishing uses finish-level-tiered rates covering beds, living, kitchen, electronics, AL licence, linens & professional photography. Working capital (2-3 months operating buffer) not included.

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Building: 146 m²
Land: 754 m²
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: good
Energy Certificate: B-

AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

rounded tower sectionterraced entrance with orange steps

Score Breakdown

ROI
20.82
Visual Appeal
9.8
Ownership Security
13
Location
7.8
Land & Space
12
Rental Demand
3.36
Payback Speed
4
STR Suitability
4

Description

3-storey villa with sea views, garage and heated outdoor pool. This villa is just a few minutes from the centre of the village of Sta. Barbara de Nexe and about 10km from Faro. Comprising 3 en-suite bedrooms, 1 bathroom, open space kitchen, pantry and large dining room with fireplace, this property is in good condition

Location

📍 37.1036°N, 7.9638°W

· Faro, Algarve, Portugal

Listed by Van Druenen Properties via Idealista.pt
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Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe

Faro · Eastern Algarve · Ref BF-11916 Source verified · Idealista.pt · listed 3 Jun 2026
Asking price · Freehold
$701,087
Ownership
Freehold
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Built area
146 m²
Land
754 m²
True net yield
5.9%
≈ $6,615/mo net after costs & tax
5-yr total return (net + appreciation)
11.1% / yr avg
Payback in ~17 yrs from rent
Brixfox Score 75 · B+

What nearby Airbnbs actually earn

Brixfox tracks the live availability calendars of Airbnb listings around this property. The rates and occupancy below are observed from real bookings — this is the data behind every yield figure on this page.

Location

Faro

Eastern Algarve, Approximate area

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Property details

Energy: B-
Condition: good

Description

3-storey villa with sea views, garage and heated outdoor pool. This villa is just a few minutes from the centre of the village of Sta. Barbara de Nexe and about 10km from Faro. Comprising 3 en-suite bedrooms, 1 bathroom, open space kitchen, pantry and large dining room with fireplace, this property is in good condition

Income Breakdown

Figures are modelled estimates derived from comparable short-term-rental data — not guaranteed returns or financial advice. Do your own due diligence before investing.

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$872/night
50% ($401)Brixfox estimate($872/night)200% ($1605)
Occupancy
34%
10%Brixfox estimate(34%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Indicative
Yearly income
$51,527
Likely range $30,916 – $72,138
Airbnb data$872/night · 34% occupancy
Rental income
$872/night · 34% occ.
$99,091
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$19,818
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$27,746
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$0
Net income
7.3% ROI
$51,527

Investment Returns

After-tax net yield · all-in cost basis

Area estimate

Net Yield · Area Estimate

5.9%

Based on area comps — this property's exact location is unconfirmed

Scenario
Pre-tax
After-tax
Owner-managed
10.0%
8.9%
Fully-managed
7.0%
5.9%
After-tax nets ~28% non-resident IRS on AL income (simplified regime). Yields are on the all-in acquisition cost, not the asking price.

Gross Yield

12.4%

Annual Revenue

$99,091

Income Tax / yr

$8,671

Payback

17 yrs

True All-In Cost
Asking price$701,087
IMT — transfer tax (non-resident 7.5%)$52,582
Stamp duty (0.8%)$5,609
Notary + registry$2,174
Legal$8,624
Furnishing + STR launch$27,174
All-in cost$797,249

Growth & Exit Strategy

How your investment grows over time

Freehold — 4%/yr appreciation in Faro.

$5.0M$3.7M$2.5M$1.2M$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $645K
Capital appreciation
Property value growing at +4%/yr based on Faro market trends.
Rental income
Cumulative net rental earnings collected over time, growing with annual revenue increases.
Total return
Capital value + rental income. Your actual total position if you sold and kept all rent.
Paid back
Year 12: rental income alone has repaid the full purchase price.
2x return
Year 8: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$785K
+22%
Rental Income
+$252K
Total Position
$1.0M
+61%
10.0%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$955K
+48%
Rental Income
+$543K
Total Position
$1.5M
+132%
8.8%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$1.4M
+119%
Rental Income
+$1.3M
Total Position
$2.7M
+317%
7.4%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$2.1M
+224%
Rental Income
+$2.3M
Total Position
$4.3M
+574%
6.6%/yr
Turnkey Management

Your property, professionally managed

Buying from abroad? You won't lift a finger. A vetted local management partner is already connected to this listing — ready to run it as a short-stay rental from day one, so the Managed projections above are something you can actually rely on.

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Atlantic Stays Management

Vetted

Alojamento Local management, Lisbon to the Algarve

22%
Management fee
of rental revenue — already in your Managed figures

End-to-end AL management for international owners. We handle the licence, the platforms and the guests so your second home pays for itself.

What the fee covers

  • Listing setup & optimisation (Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO)
  • Dynamic pricing & revenue management
  • 24/7 multilingual guest communication
  • Guided check-in / check-out & key handling
  • Professional cleaning, laundry & restocking
  • Maintenance & repairs coordination
  • Monthly owner statements & payouts
  • Guest screening & damage protection
  • Alojamento Local (AL) licence handling & renewals
  • SEF/AIMA guest registration & tourist-tax filing
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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Good
7.3% annual return
Occupancy
Weak
34% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$802 per night
Visual Appeal
Average
5/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
754 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Premium nightly rate of $802 — positioned in the top tier
Generous 754 m² land — room for expansion or amenities
Freehold ownership — maximum long-term security

Watch Out

Secondary location — rental demand may be lower than premium areas
Occupancy at 34% — factor in seasonal gaps

Consider carefully. Returns are below market average for this price point.

Risks & What-If

What if occupancy changes?

Owner Managed scenario

30% occ.
9.5%
$5,571/mo
40% occ.
12.7%
$7,428/mo
34% occ.
10.7%
$6,243/mo
current
44% occ.
13.9%
$8,100/mo

Data Sources & Methodology

ROI calculations use verified Brixfox Intelligence rental data from a 12-month trailing window. Opex: 20% owner-managed, 45% fully-managed. Market factors in Portugal may impact actual yields.