Castelo Branco – Real Estate Investment Overview
Market Overview: Score, Prices and Rental Yields
Market Score
Median Sale Price
| Month | Median Sale Price |
|---|---|
| July | €169,000 |
| August | €214,500 |
| September | €200,000 |
| October | €249,750 |
| November | €235,000 |
| December | €250,000 |
| January | €240,000 |
| February | €240,000 |
| March | €198,880 |
| April | €210,000 |
| May | €210,000 |
| June | €212,500 |
Median Rent Price
| Month | Median Rent Price |
|---|---|
| July | €650 |
| August | €640 |
| September | €650 |
| October | €550 |
| November | €600 |
| December | €630 |
| January | €650 |
| February | €530 |
| March | €580 |
| April | €600 |
| May | €700 |
| June | €680 |
Gross Rental Yield
| Month | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| July | 5.74% |
| August | 5.88% |
| September | 5.61% |
| October | 5.29% |
| November | 4.91% |
| December | 4.17% |
| January | 4.64% |
| February | 4.41% |
| March | 4.57% |
| April | 4.32% |
| May | 4.46% |
| June | 4.78% |
Square meter cost
| Month | Square meter cost |
|---|---|
| July | €1,390 |
| August | €1,690 |
| September | €1,420 |
| October | €1,800 |
| November | €1,700 |
| December | €1,810 |
| January | €1,740 |
| February | €1,830 |
| March | €1,590 |
| April | €1,680 |
| May | €1,710 |
| June | €1,740 |
Market Breakdown
Listings by property size
| Category | Listings by property size |
|---|---|
| Studio (25%) | 38 listings (25%) |
| 1 bedroom (11%) | 17 listings (11%) |
| 2 bedroom (23%) | 35 listings (23%) |
| 3 bedroom (31%) | 47 listings (31%) |
| 4+ bedroom (9%) | 13 listings (9%) |
Sales Activity Index
Rent Activity Index
Gross Rental Yield
| Category | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| Studio | 3% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.44% |
| 2 bedroom | 4.11% |
| 3 bedroom | 4.68% |
| 4+ bedroom | 4.89% |
| Category | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| < 30 m² apartments | 0% |
| 30-40 m² apartments | 0% |
| 40-50 m² apartments | 5.56% |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 6% |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 6.15% |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 5.67% |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 6.17% |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 4.11% |
| 100-110 m² apartments | 3.83% |
| 110-120 m² apartments | 5.43% |
| 120-130 m² apartments | 2.88% |
| 130-140 m² apartments | 2.81% |
| 140-150 m² apartments | 4.77% |
Square meter cost
| Category | Square meter cost |
|---|---|
| Studio | €2,330 |
| 1 bedroom | €1,600 |
| 2 bedroom | €1,750 |
| 3 bedroom | €1,530 |
| 4+ bedroom | €1,550 |
| Category | Square meter cost |
|---|---|
| < 30 m² apartments | 0 |
| 30-40 m² apartments | 0 |
| 40-50 m² apartments | 2180 |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 2040 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 1600 |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 1470 |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 1700 |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 2000 |
| 100-110 m² apartments | 2240 |
| 110-120 m² apartments | 1480 |
| 120-130 m² apartments | 1920 |
| 130-140 m² apartments | 2230 |
| 140-150 m² apartments | 1520 |
Number of listings for sale
| Category | Number of listings for sale |
|---|---|
| Studio | 32 |
| 1 bedroom | 10 |
| 2 bedroom | 27 |
| 3 bedroom | 39 |
| 4+ bedroom | 11 |
| Category | Number of listings for sale |
|---|---|
| < 30 m² apartments | 0 |
| 30-40 m² apartments | 0 |
| 40-50 m² apartments | 3 |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 3 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 10 |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 3 |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 4 |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 8 |
| 100-110 m² apartments | 14 |
| 110-120 m² apartments | 8 |
| 120-130 m² apartments | 21 |
| 130-140 m² apartments | 15 |
| 140-150 m² apartments | 5 |
Number of listings for rent
| Category | Number of listings for rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | 6 |
| 1 bedroom | 7 |
| 2 bedroom | 8 |
| 3 bedroom | 8 |
| 4+ bedroom | 2 |
| Category | Number of listings for rent |
|---|---|
| < 30 m² apartments | 0 |
| 30-40 m² apartments | 0 |
| 40-50 m² apartments | 2 |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 5 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 2 |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 3 |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 3 |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 1 |
| 100-110 m² apartments | 2 |
| 110-120 m² apartments | 3 |
| 120-130 m² apartments | 2 |
| 130-140 m² apartments | 4 |
| 140-150 m² apartments | 3 |
Market Trends
Top submarkets
Potential annual revenue
Studio
1 bedroom
2 bedroom
3 bedroom
4+ bedroom
Median Sale Price
| Month | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | €79.5k | €140k | €175k | €266k |
| August | €79.5k | €145k | €214.5k | €263.5k |
| September | €111k | €120k | €182.5k | €280k |
| October | €89.5k | €190k | €252.3k | €280k |
| November | €74k | €225k | €249.5k | €215k |
| December | €74k | €200k | €295k | €211.3k |
| January | €70k | €159k | €287.5k | €205k |
| February | €86.3k | €159k | €279k | €215k |
| March | €150k | €154.5k | €200k | €215k |
| April | €153.8k | €190k | €210k | €233k |
| May | €126.3k | €162.5k | €192.5k | €233k |
| June | €102.5k | €175k | €192.5k | €233k |
Median Rent Price
| Month | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | €550 | €600 | €780 | €900 |
| August | €500 | €700 | €850 | €830 |
| September | €500 | €650 | €800 | €750 |
| October | €500 | €680 | €750 | €750 |
| November | €500 | €670 | €720 | €750 |
| December | €490 | €600 | €740 | €930 |
| January | €480 | €600 | €760 | €900 |
| February | €500 | €500 | €800 | €1,200 |
| March | €550 | €600 | €780 | €1,200 |
| April | €530 | €650 | €900 | €1,200 |
| May | €490 | €650 | €750 | €950 |
| June | €550 | €600 | €750 | €950 |
Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
| Month | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | 12.05 | 19.44 | 18.82 | 24.63 |
| August | 13.25 | 17.26 | 21.03 | 26.62 |
| September | 18.5 | 15.38 | 19.01 | 31.11 |
| October | 14.92 | 23.46 | 28.03 | 31.11 |
| November | 12.33 | 28.2 | 28.88 | 23.89 |
| December | 12.65 | 27.78 | 33.33 | 19.03 |
| January | 12.28 | 22.08 | 31.42 | 18.98 |
| February | 14.38 | 26.77 | 29.06 | 14.93 |
| March | 22.73 | 21.46 | 21.51 | 14.93 |
| April | 24.4 | 24.36 | 19.44 | 16.18 |
| May | 21.58 | 20.83 | 21.39 | 20.44 |
| June | 15.53 | 24.31 | 21.39 | 20.44 |
Square meter cost
| Month | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | €1,280 | €1,470 | €1,460 | €1,690 |
| August | €1,280 | €1,560 | €1,700 | €1,640 |
| September | €1,790 | €1,260 | €1,450 | €1,740 |
| October | €1,750 | €1,960 | €1,810 | €1,730 |
| November | €1,190 | €2,320 | €1,790 | €1,340 |
| December | €1,190 | €2,110 | €2,120 | €1,340 |
| January | €1,460 | €1,730 | €2,070 | €1,320 |
| February | €1,820 | €1,640 | €2,010 | €1,260 |
| March | €3,130 | €1,590 | €1,540 | €1,280 |
| April | €2,820 | €1,860 | €1,630 | €1,370 |
| May | €2,070 | €1,610 | €1,540 | €1,540 |
| June | €1,600 | €1,750 | €1,530 | €1,550 |
Investment Insights by Districts
About Castelo Branco
Castelo Branco is a compact inland city in Portugal's central heartland, where fertile plains meet gentle hills and a river traces through a historic center. The town preserves a tangible sense of place, with medieval streets, stone facades, and a long tradition of learning and administration that roots the community in its regional role. The local economy blends public services, education, light manufacturing, and logistics, supported by regional trade links and a steady flow of travelers and students. This mix sustains a resilient property market that mirrors evolving demand across professional, academic, and corporate activity. Rental demand typically centers on students and faculty, local professionals, and visitors drawn to cultural heritage and outdoor experiences. Digital nomads value reliable connectivity and reasonable living costs, while long-term residents appreciate the balance of quiet neighborhoods and urban amenities.
All | 4.78 % | 119 | 31 | €212,500 | €680 |
Studio | 3 % | 32 | 6 | €300,000 | €750 |
1 Bedroom | 6.44 % | 10 | 7 | €102,500 | €550 |
2 Bedrooms | 4.11 % | 27 | 8 | €175,000 | €600 |
3 Bedrooms | 4.68 % | 39 | 8 | €192,500 | €750 |
4+ Bedrooms | 4.89 % | 11 | 2 | €233,000 | €950 |
Summary and Key Takeaways
With a median rental yield of 4.78% and property prices starting at €102,500, Castelo Branco
may become a good investment option for some investors.
Median property prices in Castelo Branco are €212,500, while the median rent is €680. This means that a median property in Castelo Branco will pay for itself in 26.0 years.
Detailed real estate yield breakdown:
A median Studio apartment: 3.00% yield, sale price €300,000, rent €750.
A median 1-bedroom apartment: 6.44% yield, sale price €102,500, rent €550.
A median 2-bedroom apartment: 4.11% yield, sale price €175,000, rent €600.
A median 3-bedroom apartment: 4.68% yield, sale price €192,500, rent €750.
A median 4+ bedroom apartment: 4.89% yield, sale price €233,000, rent €950.
Where exactly to buy the property?
Castelo Branco offers yields of up to 4.79% for a median apartment. Explore Castelo Branco in more detail to find the most profitable neighborhoods.