Mafra Real Estate Guide 2026
Overview
Growing city in Portugal with investment potential. Average prices: €3,699/m². 50% below Lisbon prices.
Property Prices
- T0 tier — Average new build: €4,176/m²; Average resale: €3,132/m²
- T1 tier — Average new build: €3,780/m²; Average resale: €2,835/m²
- T2 tier — Average new build: €3,600/m²; Average resale: €2,700/m²
- T3 tier — Average new build: €3,240/m²; Average resale: €2,430/m²
Rental Yields
- T1 tier: 4.5%
- T2 tier: 4.0%
- T3 tier: 3.8%
Market Outlook
Annual price growth: 3.7% · Forecast: neutral · variable
Housing Stock
Area: Portugal · town · Investment category: budget · 16,000 apartments · 500 new units/year
Mafra
Character and Identity: A small town engulfed by a giant palace-monastery. The palace is the town.
National Role: A UNESCO World Heritage site with the most stunning library in Portugal.
Historical Development: King João V built the palace as a vow after he had an heir born. The project turned into a giant – 1200 rooms!
Piquant Information: The library contains 36,000 ancient books. Bats live there and eat insects that are harmful to the books – a natural protection!