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Quinta in Serra, Tavira
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Quinta in Serra, Tavira

Tavira · Eastern Algarve ·

€395,000

Asking Price (EUR)

7.8%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

5.4%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

10.2%

True Gross Yield

63%

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: €47,775/yr
Average Daily Rate: €206
Payback Period: 18.4 years
5-yr Capital Value: €457,913
10-yr Capital Value: €530,847
Brixfox Score: 79.3 / 100
Comparable Properties: 17
Data Confidence: 90%
Search Radius: 2 km

True Investment Cost

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

€467,195

+18.3% over asking

Asking price€395,000
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€19,430
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€3,160
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€5,925
Total acquisition costs€29,765
Renovation (est. €55/m² × 186 m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		€10,230
(€5,580–€14,880)
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)€467,195

Gross yield (asking price)

12.1%

True gross yield (all-in)

10.2%

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: 2
Building: 186 m²
Land: 2539 m²
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: good
Year Built: 1951
Energy Certificate: D
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AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

covered terracetraditional tiled roofstone retaining walls

Score Breakdown

ROI
19.29
Visual Appeal
10.8
Ownership Security
13
Location
9.84
Land & Space
12
Rental Demand
6.34
Payback Speed
4
STR Suitability
4

Description

Charming 3 bedroom Stone Cottage with Sea Glimpses Peaceful Countryside Retreat on 2,500m² Plot Nestled in a tranquil rural setting just metres from a small traditional hamlet, this renovated south-facing detached stone cottage offers the perfect blend of authentic Algarve charm and modern comfort. Originally construc

Location

📍 37.1270°N, 7.6506°W

· Tavira, Algarve, Portugal

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Quinta in Serra, Tavira

Tavira · Eastern Algarve · Ref BF-12522 Source verified · Russell & Decoz Real Estate · listed 2 Jun 2026
Asking price · Freehold
$429,348
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Ownership
Freehold
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Built area
186 m²
Land
2539 m²
True net yield
5.4%
≈ $3,981/mo net after costs & tax
5-yr total return (net + appreciation)
11.9% / yr avg
Payback in ~18 yrs from rent
Brixfox Score 79 · 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: 1951
Energy: D
Condition: good

Description

Charming 3 bedroom Stone Cottage with Sea Glimpses Peaceful Countryside Retreat on 2,500m² Plot Nestled in a tranquil rural setting just metres from a small traditional hamlet, this renovated south-facing detached stone cottage offers the perfect blend of authentic Algarve charm and modern comfort. Originally construc

Income Breakdown

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$290/night
50% ($134)Brixfox estimate($290/night)200% ($534)
Occupancy
63%
10%Brixfox estimate(63%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Indicative
Yearly income
$32,364
Likely range $19,418 – $45,310
Airbnb data$290/night · 63% occupancy
Rental income
$290/night · 63% occ.
$62,238
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$12,448
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$17,427
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$0
Net income
7.5% ROI
$32,364

Investment Returns

After-tax net yield · all-in cost basis

Area estimate

Net Yield · Area Estimate

5.4%

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

Scenario
Pre-tax
After-tax
Owner-managed
9.6%
8.5%
Fully-managed
6.5%
5.4%
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

12.5%

Annual Revenue

$62,238

Income Tax / yr

$5,446

Payback

18 yrs

True All-In Cost
Asking price$429,348
IMT — transfer tax (non-resident 7.5%)$32,201
Stamp duty (0.8%)$3,435
Notary + registry$2,174
Legal$5,282
Furnishing + STR launch$27,174
All-in cost$499,613

Growth & Exit Strategy

How your investment grows over time

Freehold — 4%/yr appreciation in Tavira.

$3.1M$2.3M$1.6M$776K$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $395K
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 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
$481K
+22%
Rental Income
+$158K
Total Position
$639K
+62%
10.1%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$585K
+48%
Rental Income
+$341K
Total Position
$926K
+134%
8.9%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$865K
+119%
Rental Income
+$800K
Total Position
$1.7M
+322%
7.5%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$1.3M
+224%
Rental Income
+$1.4M
Total Position
$2.7M
+583%
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.

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
7.5% annual return
Occupancy
Good
63% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$267 per night
Visual Appeal
Average
5/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
2539 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Premium nightly rate of $267 — positioned in the top tier
Generous 2539 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
Visual appeal is below average — photos may not compete well on Airbnb listings

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

43% occ.
7.5%
$2,684/mo
53% occ.
9.2%
$3,303/mo
63% occ.
11.0%
$3,921/mo
current
73% occ.
12.7%
$4,539/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.