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Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe
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Grade B+villamid-range

Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe

Faro · Eastern Algarve ·

€995,000

Asking Price (EUR)

7.9%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

5.7%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

9.7%

True Gross Yield

63%

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: €109,519/yr
Average Daily Rate: €474
+15.0% vs area baselinePortuguese-traditional style (+5%), Has pool (0%), Has countryside (+10%)
Payback Period: 17.1 years
5-yr Capital Value: €1.2M
10-yr Capital Value: €1.3M
Brixfox Score: 74.3 / 100
Comparable Properties: 7
Data Confidence: 63%
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

+13.0% 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 × 188 m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		€10,340
(€5,640–€15,040)
Furnishing & STR launch (3bd × €4500 base, mid-range tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.		€34,700
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€1.1M

Gross yield (asking price)

11.0%

True gross yield (all-in)

9.7%

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: 188 m²
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: good
Year Built: 1991
Private Pool
countryside

AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

traditional Portuguese architectureprivate pooloutdoor dining areafireplace

Score Breakdown

ROI
20.58
Visual Appeal
12.8
Ownership Security
13
Location
7.8
Land & Space
5.76
Rental Demand
6.34
Payback Speed
4
STR Suitability
4

Description

This elegant south-west facing 3-bedroom villa is set on a hilltop, offering privacy, tranquillity and beautiful views over the Algarve countryside and coastline. Just 5 minutes from Santa Bárbara de Nexe and Loulé, it combines a peaceful setting with convenient access. The ground floor features two bedrooms, a bathro

Location

📍 37.1341°N, 7.9472°W

· Faro, Algarve, Portugal

Listed by Rustic Properties via Idealista.pt
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Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe

Faro · Eastern Algarve · Ref BF-74580 Source verified · Idealista.pt · listed 2 Jun 2026
Asking price · Freehold
$1,081,522
Ownership
Freehold
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Built area
188 m²
True net yield
5.9%
≈ $9,715/mo net after costs & tax
5-yr total return (net + appreciation)
10.6% / yr avg
Payback in ~17 yrs from rent
Brixfox Score 74 · 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: 1991
Condition: good
View: countryside

Description

This elegant south-west facing 3-bedroom villa is set on a hilltop, offering privacy, tranquillity and beautiful views over the Algarve countryside and coastline. Just 5 minutes from Santa Bárbara de Nexe and Loulé, it combines a peaceful setting with convenient access. The ground floor features two bedrooms, a bathro

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)
$668/night
50% ($307)Brixfox estimate($668/night)200% ($1228)
Occupancy
63%
10%Brixfox estimate(63%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Indicative
Yearly income
$74,330
Likely range $44,598 – $104,062
Airbnb data$668/night · 63% occupancy
Rental income
$668/night · 63% occ.
$142,942
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$28,588
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$40,024
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$0
Net income
6.9% ROI
$74,330

Investment Returns

After-tax net yield · all-in cost basis

Exact location

Net Yield · Fully-Managed · After Tax

5.9%

on all-in cost of $1,213,939

Scenario
Pre-tax
After-tax
Owner-managed
9.6%
8.6%
Fully-managed
6.9%
5.9%
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

11.8%

Annual Revenue

$142,942

Income Tax / yr

$12,508

Payback

17 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 Faro.

$7.5M$5.6M$3.7M$1.9M$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $995K
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 13: rental income alone has repaid the full purchase price.
2x return
Year 9: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$1.2M
+22%
Rental Income
+$363K
Total Position
$1.6M
+58%
9.6%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$1.5M
+48%
Rental Income
+$784K
Total Position
$2.3M
+127%
8.5%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$2.2M
+119%
Rental Income
+$1.8M
Total Position
$4.0M
+304%
7.2%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$3.2M
+224%
Rental Income
+$3.3M
Total Position
$6.5M
+551%
6.4%/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
6.9% annual return
Occupancy
Good
63% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$614 per night
Visual Appeal
Good
7/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Weak
0 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Premium nightly rate of $614 — positioned in the top tier
Freehold ownership — maximum long-term security

Watch Out

Secondary location — rental demand may be lower than premium areas
Compact plot at 0 m² — limited expansion potential

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.
6.8%
$6,163/mo
53% occ.
8.4%
$7,584/mo
63% occ.
10.0%
$9,005/mo
current
73% occ.
11.6%
$10,427/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.