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Semi-detached house in Centro, Faro
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Grade Bvillamid-range

Semi-detached house in Centro, Faro

Faro · Eastern Algarve ·

€499,500

Asking Price (EUR)

5.7%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

3.8%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

7.7%

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: €44,499/yr
Average Daily Rate: €253
-10.0% vs area baselineImage quality 6/10 (-3%), Portuguese-traditional style (+5%), No pool (-12%)
Payback Period: 26.3 years
5-yr Capital Value: €579,057
10-yr Capital Value: €671,286
Brixfox Score: 60.2 / 100
Comparable Properties: 21
Data Confidence: 95%
Search Radius: 2 km

True Investment Cost

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

€578,994

+15.9% over asking

Asking price€499,500
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€27,790
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€3,996
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€7,493
Total acquisition costs€40,529
Renovation (est. €55/m² × 123 m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		€6,765
(€3,690–€9,840)
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)€578,994

Gross yield (asking price)

8.9%

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: 3
Building: 123 m²
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: good
Year Built: 1950

AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

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Score Breakdown

ROI
14.3
Visual Appeal
9.8
Ownership Security
13
Location
7.8
Land & Space
4.46
Rental Demand
4.83
Payback Speed
2
STR Suitability
4

Description

Discover this charming home in Faro – A unique opportunity! This 3-bedroom (T3) property, located in Faro, offers a total area of 123 m² and a 150 m² plot, providing comfort and space for the whole family. Built in 1950, the house underwent a complete renovation 2 years ago, featuring high-quality finishes throughout.

Location

📍 37.0097°N, 7.9328°W

· Faro, Algarve, Portugal

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Semi-detached house in Centro, Faro

Faro · Eastern Algarve · Ref BF-74571 Source verified · IAD Portugal · listed 2 Jun 2026
Asking price · Freehold
$542,935
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Ownership
Freehold
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Built area
123 m²
True net yield
3.8%
≈ $3,588/mo net after costs & tax
5-yr total return (net + appreciation)
9.3% / yr avg
Payback in ~26 yrs from rent
Brixfox Score 60 · 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

Faro

Eastern Algarve, Approximate area

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Property details

Year built: 1950
Condition: good

Description

Discover this charming home in Faro – A unique opportunity! This 3-bedroom (T3) property, located in Faro, offers a total area of 123 m² and a 150 m² plot, providing comfort and space for the whole family. Built in 1950, the house underwent a complete renovation 2 years ago, featuring high-quality finishes throughout.

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)
$355/night
50% ($163)Brixfox estimate($355/night)200% ($654)
Occupancy
48%
10%Brixfox estimate(48%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Indicative
Yearly income
$30,132
Likely range $18,079 – $42,185
Airbnb data$355/night · 48% occupancy
Rental income
$355/night · 48% occ.
$57,946
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$11,589
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$16,225
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$0
Net income
5.5% ROI
$30,132

Investment Returns

After-tax net yield · all-in cost basis

Exact location

Net Yield · Fully-Managed · After Tax

3.8%

on all-in cost of $624,024

Scenario
Pre-tax
After-tax
Owner-managed
6.9%
6.1%
Fully-managed
4.6%
3.8%
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

9.3%

Annual Revenue

$57,946

Income Tax / yr

$5,071

Payback

26 yrs

True All-In Cost
Asking price$542,935
IMT — transfer tax (non-resident 7.5%)$40,721
Stamp duty (0.8%)$4,343
Notary + registry$2,174
Legal$6,678
Furnishing + STR launch$27,174
All-in cost$624,024

Growth & Exit Strategy

How your investment grows over time

Freehold — 4%/yr appreciation in Faro.

$3.4M$2.5M$1.7M$845K$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $500K
Capital appreciation
Property value growing at +4%/yr based on Faro 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 15: rental income alone has repaid the full purchase price.
2x return
Year 10: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$608K
+22%
Rental Income
+$147K
Total Position
$755K
+51%
8.6%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$739K
+48%
Rental Income
+$318K
Total Position
$1.1M
+112%
7.8%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$1.1M
+119%
Rental Income
+$745K
Total Position
$1.8M
+268%
6.7%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$1.6M
+224%
Rental Income
+$1.3M
Total Position
$2.9M
+488%
6.1%/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
5.5% annual return
Occupancy
Average
48% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$327 per night
Visual Appeal
Average
5/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Weak
0 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Premium nightly rate of $327 — 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.
5.0%
$2,269/mo
40% occ.
6.7%
$3,025/mo
48% occ.
8.1%
$3,650/mo
current
58% occ.
9.7%
$4,406/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.