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Detached house in Serra, Tavira

Tavira · Eastern Algarve ·

€825,000

Asking Price (EUR)

9.1%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

6.5%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

11.1%

True Gross Yield

43%

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: €104,796/yr
Average Daily Rate: €663
+15.0% vs area baselinePortuguese-traditional style (+5%), Has pool (0%), Has view (+10%)
Payback Period: 14.8 years
5-yr Capital Value: €956,401
10-yr Capital Value: €1.1M
Brixfox Score: 82.9 / 100
Comparable Properties: 5
Data Confidence: 67%
Search Radius: 6 km

True Investment Cost

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

€948,140

+14.9% over asking

Asking price€825,000
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€49,500
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€6,600
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€12,375
Total acquisition costs€69,725
Renovation (est. €55/m² × 243 m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		€13,365
(€7,290–€19,440)
Furnishing & STR launch (4bd × €4500 base, mid-range tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.		€40,050
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€948,140

Gross yield (asking price)

12.7%

True gross yield (all-in)

11.1%

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: 4
Bathrooms: 5
Building: 243 m²
Land: 5580 m²
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: good
Year Built: 2014
Energy Certificate: B
Private Pool
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AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

cobblestone drivewaymature olive treesrural setting

Score Breakdown

ROI
22.56
Visual Appeal
12.2
Ownership Security
13
Location
9.84
Land & Space
12
Rental Demand
4.33
Payback Speed
5
STR Suitability
4

Description

Discover an authentic getaway in the heart of the eastern Algarve, just a 15-minute drive from Tavira, where the serenity of the countryside meets contemporary comfort. Located in the quiet area of Picota, this charming 4 bedroom villa, facing south, invites you to live to the rhythm of nature, surrounded by a genuine

Location

📍 37.1270°N, 7.6506°W

· Tavira, Algarve, Portugal

Listed by Lemon Tree Homes via Idealista.pt
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Detached house in Serra, Tavira

Tavira · Eastern Algarve · Ref BF-12066 Source verified · Idealista.pt · listed 3 May 2026
Asking price · Freehold
$896,739
Ownership
Freehold
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Built area
243 m²
Land
5580 m²
True net yield
6.8%
≈ $9,337/mo net after costs & tax
5-yr total return (net + appreciation)
12.2% / yr avg
Payback in ~15 yrs from rent
Brixfox Score 83 · A

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

Tavira

Eastern Algarve, Approximate area

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Property details

Year built: 2014
Energy: B
Condition: good

Description

Discover an authentic getaway in the heart of the eastern Algarve, just a 15-minute drive from Tavira, where the serenity of the countryside meets contemporary comfort. Located in the quiet area of Picota, this charming 4 bedroom villa, facing south, invites you to live to the rhythm of nature, surrounded by a genuine

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)
$933/night
50% ($429)Brixfox estimate($933/night)200% ($1716)
Occupancy
43%
10%Brixfox estimate(43%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Indicative
Yearly income
$70,986
Likely range $42,591 – $99,380
Airbnb data$933/night · 43% occupancy
Rental income
$933/night · 43% occ.
$136,511
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$27,302
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$38,223
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$0
Net income
7.9% ROI
$70,986

Investment Returns

After-tax net yield · all-in cost basis

Area estimate

Net Yield · Area Estimate

6.8%

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

Scenario
Pre-tax
After-tax
Owner-managed
11.1%
9.9%
Fully-managed
8.0%
6.8%
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

13.5%

Annual Revenue

$136,511

Income Tax / yr

$11,945

Payback

15 yrs

True All-In Cost
Asking price$896,739
IMT — transfer tax (non-resident 7.5%)$67,255
Stamp duty (0.8%)$7,174
Notary + registry$2,174
Legal$11,030
Furnishing + STR launch$27,174
All-in cost$1,011,547

Growth & Exit Strategy

How your investment grows over time

Freehold — 4%/yr appreciation in Tavira.

$6.7M$5.0M$3.3M$1.7M$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $825K
Capital appreciation
Property value growing at +4%/yr based on Tavira 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 11: 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
$1.0M
+22%
Rental Income
+$347K
Total Position
$1.4M
+64%
10.4%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$1.2M
+48%
Rental Income
+$749K
Total Position
$2.0M
+139%
9.1%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$1.8M
+119%
Rental Income
+$1.8M
Total Position
$3.6M
+332%
7.6%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$2.7M
+224%
Rental Income
+$3.1M
Total Position
$5.8M
+601%
6.7%/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.

Vetted by Brixfox 8+ yrs operating 110+ properties managed ~2h guest response

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
7.9% annual return
Occupancy
Weak
43% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$858 per night
Visual Appeal
Good
6/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
5580 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Premium nightly rate of $858 — positioned in the top tier
Generous 5580 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 43% — factor in seasonal gaps

This villa is a strong investment. High rental demand and good returns make it suitable for both active and passive investors.

Risks & What-If

What if occupancy changes?

Owner Managed scenario

30% occ.
8.0%
$5,959/mo
40% occ.
10.6%
$7,945/mo
43% occ.
11.5%
$8,600/mo
current
53% occ.
14.2%
$10,586/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.