Is Sesimbra a good investment destination in 2026?

Gross rental yield data is not available, but prices are up 28.2% year on year. That supports recent capital growth, although the absence of yield data and the market liquidity score of 36/100 suggest a more cautious reading.

What property taxes apply when buying in Sesimbra, Portugal?

In Portugal, buyers pay IMT (municipal property transfer tax, sliding scale 0–8% depending on property value and buyer type), IMI (annual municipal property tax, 0.3–0.8% of tax assessed value), and stamp duty at 0.8% of the purchase price. These rates apply nationally, including Sesimbra.

How liquid is the Sesimbra real estate market?

Sesimbra has a market liquidity score of 36/100, which indicates relatively limited liquidity compared with more active markets.

What are the main property investment risks in Sesimbra?

Sesimbra’s Red Flag composite risk score is 35/100. The dominant risk factor is construction pressure at 80/100, while air quality risk is 51/100 and flood risk is 21/100.

Municipality

Sesimbra

Setubal, Portugal PT

Sesimbra’s average property price is €2,905/m², with values up 28.2% year on year, indicating strong recent price momentum. The municipality also scores 84/100 for infrastructure and walkability, which is a clear support factor for owner-occupiers and long-term demand. Offsetting this, market liquidity is only 36/100, suggesting a thinner resale market, while the Red Flag risk score of 35/100 is shaped mainly by construction pressure at 80/100.

AI Summary•Updated June 2026

Area

195.8 km²

District

Setubal

Country

Portugal

INE — verified prices & volumeListed asking pricesJRC EFAS — flood riskEEA — air qualityRASI — crime statisticsOpenStreetMap — POI

Verified Price · €/m²

€3,010/m²

YoY+25.3%

Gross Rental Yield

5.5%

Verified rent · annualized

Red Flag Index

Low

35 / 100

Walkability Score

Very Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

AI Score

Good

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Sesimbra Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified INE transaction data and listed asking prices for Sesimbra, Setubal.

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Market Economics Snapshot

Jun 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price (Verified)	€3,010/m²	+25.3%
Asking Price (Listed)	€3,338/m²	—
Gross Rental Yield	5.5%	—
Liquidity Score	36 / 100	Moderate
Short-Term Rental Licenses	938	cumulative

Is Sesimbra Safe? Environmental Risk

Red Flag Index composite across four dimensions, plus inherited Setubal crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

35 / 100

Low Risk

Composite is impact-weighted: flood 30%, air quality 25%, aviation noise 25%, construction pressure 20%.

Construction Pressure80Very High

Air Quality51Moderate

Flood21Low

Aviation Noise0Very Low

4/4 dimensions scored · JRC / EEA / OSM

Crime (district-level): Setubal averaged 38.1 crimes and 1.83 violent per 1,000 residents in 2025 (RASI). Official Portuguese statistics report crime at district level only.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Above-average gross rental yield at 5.5%

Appreciating market — +25.3% sale-price YoY

Highly walkable municipality — score 84/100

Low environmental risk — 35/100 composite

Established short-term rental market — 938 AL licenses

Construction Pressure risk is Very High (80/100)

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Walkability & Amenities in Sesimbra

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

84

Very Walkable

Walkability Score

18

Grocery

49

Schools

12

Hospitals

4

Pharmacies

120

Transit Stops

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Sesimbra's municipal boundary, scored against the walkable urban center.

Buying Property in Portugal as a Foreigner

Tax & residency facts for non-resident buyers, plus official Setubal safety statistics.

Buying as a Foreigner

PT Tax & Residency

IMT Rate

IMT (transfer tax): 0–7.5% of purchase price. Primary residence exempt up to €104,261 (threshold updated annually). · AICEP Portugal Global — IMT (verified 2026-04)

IMI Rate

IMI (annual property tax): 0.3–0.45% of assessed value (VPT) for urban properties. Rate set by each municipality. · AICEP Portugal Global — IMI (verified 2026-04)

Stamp Duty

Stamp duty (IS): 0.8% on purchase price + 0.6% on mortgage (≥5 years) or 0.5% on shorter-term mortgage. · AICEP Portugal Global — Stamp Tax (verified 2026-04)

Capital Gains

Capital gains: non-residents taxed on 50% of gain at progressive IRS rates (same as residents, per Law 24/2022). Reinvestment exemption applies. · Portal das Finanças — Código IRS, Art. 10 (verified 2026-04)

IFICI Regime

IFICI (replaces NHR, 2024): 20% flat rate on Portuguese income for 10 years. Must not have been tax resident in Portugal in prior 5 years. · Portal das Finanças — IFICI (verified 2026-04)

Golden Visa

Golden Visa (ARI): residential property no longer qualifies since Oct 2023. Fund investment from €500K or cultural heritage from €250K still valid. · AIMA — ARI Golden Visa (verified 2026-04)

AL Moratorium Lisbon

AL licence (short-term rental): moratorium active in Lisbon — no new licences for apartments since Feb 2023 under DL 76/2023. · Decreto-Lei n.º 76/2023 (verified 2026-04)

Buying Costs

Buying costs: notary + registry via Casa Pronta from €375 (purchase) or €700 (with mortgage). Legal fees typically 1–2% of price. · Justiça.gov.pt — Balcão Casa Pronta (verified 2026-04)

General guidance only — rules change. Always consult a licensed Portuguese tax lawyer before making investment decisions.

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Setubal Crime Trend

RASI

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2025	38.1	1.83	+1.7%
2024	37.4	1.76	-5.1%
2023	39.5	1.88	+12.9%
2022	35.0	1.49	+9.0%
2021	32.1	1.38	+1.5%

Reported at district level — the finest official Portuguese crime aggregation (RASI annual report), inherited by every municipality in Setubal. RASI 2025 report ↗

Sesimbra Real Estate FAQ

The average property price in Sesimbra is €2,905/m².

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