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House in Bensafrim e Barão de São João, Lagos
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Grade C+villamid-range

House in Bensafrim e Barão de São João, Lagos

Lagos · Western Algarve ·

€200,000

Asking Price (EUR)

3.0%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

1.2%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

6.0%

True Gross Yield

41%

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: €13,904/yr
Average Daily Rate: €94
Payback Period: 132.3 years
5-yr Capital Value: €231,855
10-yr Capital Value: €268,783
Brixfox Score: 47.4 / 100
Comparable Properties: 9
Data Confidence: 78%
Search Radius: 2 km

True Investment Cost

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

€232,347

+16.2% over asking

Asking price€200,000
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€4,997
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€1,600
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€3,000
Total acquisition costs€10,847
Renovation€0 — move-in ready
Furnishing & STR launch (1bd × €4500 base, mid-range tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.		€21,500
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€232,347

Gross yield (asking price)

7.0%

True gross yield (all-in)

6.0%

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: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Building: 40 m²
Style: contemporary
Condition: excellent
Energy Certificate: Not indicated
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AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

patterned-tile-accent-wallexposed-white-wood-beam-ceilingskylights

Score Breakdown

ROI
3.04
Visual Appeal
10
Ownership Security
13
Location
10.44
Land & Space
2.8
Rental Demand
4.07
Payback Speed
0
STR Suitability
4

Description

Charming Renovation Opportunity in the Heart of Barão de São João Nestled in the heart of the quaint and characterful village of Barão de São João, this is a fantastic opportunity to own a renovated 1-bedroom home (T1) with plenty of potential. The main house has already been renovated but still requires a kitchen to

Location

📍 37.1383°N, 8.7746°W

· Lagos, Algarve, Portugal

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House in Bensafrim e Barão de São João, Lagos

Lagos · Western Algarve · Ref BF-1858 Source verified · Luz Villa Sales · listed 2 Jun 2026
Asking price · Freehold
$217,391
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Ownership
Freehold
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Built area
40 m²
True net yield
0.8%
≈ $760/mo net after costs & tax
5-yr total return (net + appreciation)
9.9% / yr avg
Payback in ~132 yrs from rent
Brixfox Score 47 · 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

Lagos

Western Algarve, Approximate area

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Property details

Energy: Not indicated
Condition: excellent

Description

Charming Renovation Opportunity in the Heart of Barão de São João Nestled in the heart of the quaint and characterful village of Barão de São João, this is a fantastic opportunity to own a renovated 1-bedroom home (T1) with plenty of potential. The main house has already been renovated but still requires a kitchen to

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)
$132/night
50% ($61)Brixfox estimate($132/night)200% ($243)
Occupancy
41%
10%Brixfox estimate(41%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Indicative
Yearly income
$9,418
Likely range $5,651 – $13,185
Airbnb data$132/night · 41% occupancy
Rental income
$132/night · 41% occ.
$18,111
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$3,622
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$5,071
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$0
Net income
4.3% ROI
$9,418

Investment Returns

After-tax net yield · all-in cost basis

Exact location

Net Yield · Fully-Managed · After Tax

0.8%

on all-in cost of $268,793

Scenario
Pre-tax
After-tax
Owner-managed
3.4%
2.8%
Fully-managed
1.4%
0.8%
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

6.7%

Annual Revenue

$18,111

Income Tax / yr

$1,585

Payback

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True All-In Cost
Asking price$217,391
IMT — transfer tax (non-resident 7.5%)$16,304
Stamp duty (0.8%)$1,739
Notary + registry$2,174
Legal$4,011
Furnishing + STR launch$27,174
All-in cost$268,793

Growth & Exit Strategy

How your investment grows over time

Freehold — 4%/yr appreciation in Lagos.

$1.2M$915K$610K$305K$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $200K
Capital appreciation
Property value growing at +4%/yr based on Lagos 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 18: rental income alone has repaid the full purchase price.
2x return
Year 11: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$243K
+22%
Rental Income
+$46K
Total Position
$289K
+45%
7.7%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$296K
+48%
Rental Income
+$99K
Total Position
$395K
+98%
7.1%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$438K
+119%
Rental Income
+$233K
Total Position
$671K
+236%
6.2%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$649K
+224%
Rental Income
+$412K
Total Position
$1.1M
+430%
5.7%/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
Average
4.3% annual return
Occupancy
Weak
41% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Good
$121 per night
Visual Appeal
Good
6/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Weak
0 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Freehold ownership — maximum long-term security

Watch Out

Secondary location — rental demand may be lower than premium areas
Yield of 4.3% is near 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.
4.6%
$842/mo
40% occ.
6.2%
$1,123/mo
current
41% occ.
6.3%
$1,141/mo
current
51% occ.
7.8%
$1,422/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.