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Detached house in Cacela Velha, Vila Nova de Cacela
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Grade C+villamid-range

Detached house in Cacela Velha, Vila Nova de Cacela

VRSA/Monte Gordo · Eastern Algarve ·

€995,000

Asking Price (EUR)

1.9%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

1.1%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

3.1%

True Gross Yield

44%

Occupancy

Projections — conservative (data maturing)

Our Airbnb calendar dataset started 2.8 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: €34,746/yr
Average Daily Rate: €217
-10.0% vs area baselineImage quality 6/10 (-3%), Portuguese-traditional style (+5%), No pool (-12%)
Payback Period: 98.6 years
5-yr Capital Value: €1.2M
10-yr Capital Value: €1.3M
Brixfox Score: 52.2 / 100
Comparable Properties: 9
Data Confidence: 67%
Search Radius: 3 km

True Investment Cost

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

€1.1M

+12.7% over asking

Asking price€995,000
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€59,700
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€7,960
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€14,925
Total acquisition costs€83,835
Renovation (est. €55/m² × 190 m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		€10,450
(€5,700–€15,200)
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)€1.1M

Gross yield (asking price)

3.5%

True gross yield (all-in)

3.1%

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: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Building: 190 m²
Land: 278 m²
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: good
Energy Certificate: E

AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

cobblestone streettraditional blue and white facadeexterior staircase

Score Breakdown

ROI
4.04
Visual Appeal
12
Ownership Security
13
Location
8.4
Land & Space
6.4
Rental Demand
4.39
Payback Speed
0
STR Suitability
4

Description

An extremely rare opportunity to own a townhouse in the heart of picturesque Cacela Velha, renowned for its historic charm, stunning coastal views and well-preserved cultural heritage. The property one of a very limited number of homes in Cacela Velha is on two floors with a roof terrace and a secluded, walled garden

Location

📍 37.1573°N, 7.5463°W

· VRSA/Monte Gordo, Algarve, Portugal

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Detached house in Cacela Velha, Vila Nova de Cacela

VRSA/Monte Gordo · Eastern Algarve · Ref BF-13817 Source verified · Quintas & Casas · listed 3 Jun 2026
Asking price · Freehold
$1,081,522
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Ownership
Freehold
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Built area
190 m²
Land
278 m²
True net yield
1.0%
≈ $2,315/mo net after costs & tax
5-yr total return (net + appreciation)
5.9% / yr avg
Payback in ~99 yrs from rent
Brixfox Score 52 · C+

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

VRSA/Monte Gordo

Eastern Algarve, Approximate area

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Property details

Energy: E
Condition: good

Description

An extremely rare opportunity to own a townhouse in the heart of picturesque Cacela Velha, renowned for its historic charm, stunning coastal views and well-preserved cultural heritage. The property one of a very limited number of homes in Cacela Velha is on two floors with a roof terrace and a secluded, walled garden

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)
$306/night
50% ($141)Brixfox estimate($306/night)200% ($562)
Occupancy
44%
10%Brixfox estimate(44%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Indicative
Yearly income
$23,583
Likely range $14,150 – $33,015
Airbnb data$306/night · 44% occupancy
Rental income
$306/night · 44% occ.
$45,351
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$9,070
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$12,698
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$0
Net income
2.2% ROI
$23,583

Investment Returns

After-tax net yield · all-in cost basis

Area estimate

Net Yield · Area Estimate

1.0%

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

Scenario
Pre-tax
After-tax
Owner-managed
2.3%
2.0%
Fully-managed
1.3%
1.0%
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

3.7%

Annual Revenue

$45,351

Income Tax / yr

$3,968

Payback

99 yrs

True All-In Cost
Asking price$1,081,522
IMT — transfer tax (non-resident 7.5%)$81,114
Stamp duty (0.8%)$8,652
Notary + registry$2,174
Legal$13,303
Furnishing + STR launch$27,174
All-in cost$1,213,939

Growth & Exit Strategy

How your investment grows over time

Freehold — 4%/yr appreciation in VRSA/Monte Gordo.

$4.9M$3.7M$2.4M$1.2M$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $995K
Capital appreciation
Property value growing at +4%/yr based on VRSA/Monte Gordo 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 30: rental income alone has repaid the full purchase price.
2x return
Year 13: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$1.2M
+22%
Rental Income
+$115K
Total Position
$1.3M
+33%
5.9%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$1.5M
+48%
Rental Income
+$249K
Total Position
$1.7M
+73%
5.6%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$2.2M
+119%
Rental Income
+$583K
Total Position
$2.8M
+178%
5.2%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$3.2M
+224%
Rental Income
+$1.0M
Total Position
$4.3M
+328%
5.0%/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
Weak
2.2% annual return
Occupancy
Weak
44% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$281 per night
Visual Appeal
Good
7/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Average
278 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Premium nightly rate of $281 — positioned in the top tier
Freehold ownership — maximum long-term security

Watch Out

Secondary location — rental demand may be lower than premium areas
Yield of 2.2% is below the market average — model your cashflow carefully

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

Risks & What-If

What if occupancy changes?

Owner Managed scenario

30% occ.
2.2%
$1,952/mo
40% occ.
2.9%
$2,603/mo
44% occ.
3.2%
$2,857/mo
current
54% occ.
3.9%
$3,508/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.