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Detached house in Serra, Tavira
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Detached house in Serra, Tavira

Tavira · Eastern Algarve ·

€250,000

Asking Price (EUR)

5.8%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

3.8%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

7.7%

True Gross Yield

55%

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: €36,950/yr
Average Daily Rate: €185
-31.0% vs area baselineImage quality 3/10 (-12%), Portuguese-traditional style (+5%), No pool (-12%), Budget finish (-12%)
Payback Period: 16.6 years
5-yr Capital Value: €289,819
10-yr Capital Value: €335,979
Brixfox Score: 72.9 / 100
Comparable Properties: 20
Data Confidence: 75%
Search Radius: 6 km

True Investment Cost

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

€479,397

+91.8% over asking

Asking price€250,000
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€8,497
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€2,000
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€3,750
Total acquisition costs€15,497
Renovation (est. €900/m² × 213 m²)
Substantial renovation — full bathrooms + kitchen, rewiring, plumbing, finishes.		€191,700
(€149,100–€234,300)
Furnishing & STR launch (3bd × €2500 base, budget tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.		€22,200
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€479,397

Gross yield (asking price)

14.8%

True gross yield (all-in)

7.7%

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: 1
Building: 213 m²
Land: 4276 m²
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: needs-renovation
Year Built: 1951
Energy Certificate: F

AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Score Breakdown

ROI
21.04
Visual Appeal
3.6
Ownership Security
13
Location
9.84
Land & Space
12
Rental Demand
5.46
Payback Speed
4
STR Suitability
4

Description

House T3 for sale.

Location

📍 37.1821°N, 7.6474°W

· Tavira, Algarve, Portugal

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Detached house in Serra, Tavira

Tavira · Eastern Algarve · Ref BF-12887 Source verified · RE/MAX Tavira · listed 2 Jun 2026
Asking price · Freehold
$271,739
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Ownership
Freehold
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Built area
213 m²
Land
4276 m²
True net yield
6.0%
≈ $3,003/mo net after costs & tax
5-yr total return (net + appreciation)
13.5% / yr avg
Payback in ~17 yrs from rent
Brixfox Score 73 · 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: F
Condition: needs-renovation

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)
$261/night
50% ($120)Brixfox estimate($261/night)200% ($479)
Occupancy
55%
10%Brixfox estimate(55%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Indicative
Yearly income
$25,015
Likely range $15,009 – $35,022
Airbnb data$261/night · 55% occupancy
Rental income
$261/night · 55% occ.
$48,107
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$9,621
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$13,470
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$0
Net income
9.2% ROI
$25,015

Investment Returns

After-tax net yield · all-in cost basis

Exact location

Net Yield · Fully-Managed · After Tax

6.0%

on all-in cost of $327,652

Scenario
Pre-tax
After-tax
Owner-managed
11.0%
9.7%
Fully-managed
7.3%
6.0%
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

14.7%

Annual Revenue

$48,107

Income Tax / yr

$4,210

Payback

17 yrs

True All-In Cost
Asking price$271,739
IMT — transfer tax (non-resident 7.5%)$20,380
Stamp duty (0.8%)$2,174
Notary + registry$2,174
Legal$4,011
Furnishing + STR launch$27,174
All-in cost$327,652

Growth & Exit Strategy

How your investment grows over time

Freehold — 4%/yr appreciation in Tavira.

$2.2M$1.6M$1.1M$548K$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $250K
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 10: rental income alone has repaid the full purchase price.
2x return
Year 7: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$304K
+22%
Rental Income
+$122K
Total Position
$426K
+71%
11.3%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$370K
+48%
Rental Income
+$264K
Total Position
$634K
+154%
9.8%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$548K
+119%
Rental Income
+$618K
Total Position
$1.2M
+366%
8.0%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$811K
+224%
Rental Income
+$1.1M
Total Position
$1.9M
+662%
7.0%/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
9.2% annual return
Occupancy
Average
55% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$240 per night
Visual Appeal
Weak
2/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
4276 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

High rental yield at 9.2% — outperforms most villas in this market
Premium nightly rate of $240 — positioned in the top tier
Generous 4276 m² land — room for expansion or amenities

Watch Out

Secondary location — rental demand may be lower than premium areas
Occupancy at 55% — 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

35% occ.
8.5%
$1,921/mo
45% occ.
10.9%
$2,476/mo
55% occ.
13.4%
$3,031/mo
current
65% occ.
15.8%
$3,585/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.