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Detached house in Malhada do São, Serra, Tavira
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Detached house in Malhada do São, Serra, Tavira

Tavira · Eastern Algarve ·

€225,000

Asking Price (EUR)

5.3%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

3.4%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

7.4%

True Gross Yield

48%

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: €30,465/yr
Average Daily Rate: €173
-18.0% vs area baselineImage quality 4/10 (-9%), Portuguese-traditional style (+5%), No pool (-12%), Has view (+10%), Budget finish (-12%)
Payback Period: 20.1 years
5-yr Capital Value: €260,837
10-yr Capital Value: €302,381
Brixfox Score: 65.5 / 100
Comparable Properties: 59
Data Confidence: 98%
Search Radius: 2 km

True Investment Cost

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

€410,922

+82.6% over asking

Asking price€225,000
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€6,747
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€1,800
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€3,375
Total acquisition costs€13,172
Renovation (est. €900/m² × 171 m²)
Substantial renovation — full bathrooms + kitchen, rewiring, plumbing, finishes.		€153,900
(€119,700–€188,100)
Furnishing & STR launch (2bd × €2500 base, budget tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.		€18,850
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€410,922

Gross yield (asking price)

13.5%

True gross yield (all-in)

7.4%

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: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Building: 171 m²
Land: 291 m²
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: needs-renovation
Year Built: 1951
Energy Certificate: E
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AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

yellow archway entrancetraditional terracotta roof tiles

Score Breakdown

ROI
17.91
Visual Appeal
6
Ownership Security
13
Location
9.84
Land & Space
6.93
Rental Demand
4.82
Payback Speed
3
STR Suitability
4

Description

This traditional house is located in a small village in the Algarve countryside, combining the rustic charm of country houses with the potential of a serene retreat surrounded by natural landscapes. The property consists of a cozy living room, two bedrooms, a functional kitchen, two bathrooms, a pantry, and a pleasant

Location

📍 37.1270°N, 7.6506°W

· Tavira, Algarve, Portugal

Listed by Algarve Gems Real Estate via Idealista.pt
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Detached house in Malhada do São, Serra, Tavira

Tavira · Eastern Algarve · Ref BF-12456 Source verified · Idealista.pt · listed 2 Jun 2026
Asking price · Freehold
$244,565
Ownership
Freehold
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Built area
171 m²
Land
291 m²
True net yield
5.0%
≈ $2,377/mo net after costs & tax
5-yr total return (net + appreciation)
12.8% / yr avg
Payback in ~20 yrs from rent
Brixfox Score 66 · 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

Tavira

Eastern Algarve, Approximate area

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Property details

Year built: 1951
Energy: E
Condition: needs-renovation

Description

This traditional house is located in a small village in the Algarve countryside, combining the rustic charm of country houses with the potential of a serene retreat surrounded by natural landscapes. The property consists of a cozy living room, two bedrooms, a functional kitchen, two bathrooms, a pantry, and a pleasant

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)
$243/night
50% ($112)Brixfox estimate($243/night)200% ($447)
Occupancy
48%
10%Brixfox estimate(48%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Indicative
Yearly income
$20,616
Likely range $12,370 – $28,863
Airbnb data$243/night · 48% occupancy
Rental income
$243/night · 48% occ.
$39,647
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$7,929
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$11,101
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$0
Net income
8.4% ROI
$20,616

Investment Returns

After-tax net yield · all-in cost basis

Area estimate

Net Yield · Area Estimate

5.0%

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

Scenario
Pre-tax
After-tax
Owner-managed
9.6%
8.4%
Fully-managed
6.1%
5.0%
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

13.3%

Annual Revenue

$39,647

Income Tax / yr

$3,470

Payback

20 yrs

True All-In Cost
Asking price$244,565
IMT — transfer tax (non-resident 7.5%)$18,342
Stamp duty (0.8%)$1,957
Notary + registry$2,174
Legal$4,011
Furnishing + STR launch$27,174
All-in cost$298,223

Growth & Exit Strategy

How your investment grows over time

Freehold — 4%/yr appreciation in Tavira.

$1.9M$1.4M$938K$469K$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $225K
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
$274K
+22%
Rental Income
+$101K
Total Position
$374K
+66%
10.7%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$333K
+48%
Rental Income
+$217K
Total Position
$550K
+145%
9.4%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$493K
+119%
Rental Income
+$510K
Total Position
$1.0M
+346%
7.8%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$730K
+224%
Rental Income
+$902K
Total Position
$1.6M
+625%
6.8%/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
Strong
8.4% annual return
Occupancy
Average
48% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$224 per night
Visual Appeal
Weak
3/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Average
291 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

High rental yield at 8.4% — outperforms most villas in this market
Premium nightly rate of $224 — positioned in the top tier
Freehold ownership — maximum long-term security

Watch Out

Secondary location — rental demand may be lower than premium areas
Occupancy at 48% — 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.
7.6%
$1,553/mo
40% occ.
10.2%
$2,071/mo
48% occ.
12.3%
$2,498/mo
current
58% occ.
14.8%
$3,016/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.