Via Trieste, 47, Linguaglossa
Via Trieste, 47, Linguaglossa. Habitable, autonomo heating, garage.
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Livable, but something basic is worn out
In the listingHabitableSee what needs doing and what each job costs
Effective price ~26,500 EUR (22,500 + 4,000 estimated renovation) => ~1,325 EUR/m2 versus regional median ~438 EUR/m2, so this is well above local norms. The unit is very small (20 m2) and listed with heating and a garage but 0 bathrooms reported, a contradiction that keeps the score low.
More on the house and the area
Bright, modern-finished interior and a nicely fitted bathroom with autonomous heating make this clearly habitable and move-in ready for a single person or as a holiday pied-à-terre. However the unit is tiny (20 m²) and the building’s exterior needs work, so it’s a great bargain if you accept very compact living and possible condo repairs.
Decoration, tired fittings, a bathroom or a kitchen. The house is liveable as it stands.
Our read of the photos is €200/m². There is no published price band below €350/m², so the range is that figure widened by the spread of the lightest band.
Materials only, work you may do yourself€1,000 – €2,000
Wiring, water and sanitary work of any kind, heating, air conditioning and gas go to a registered firm by law, and so do flues and the air openings for gas appliances. That labour stays in the bill. Yours is the stripping out, plaster, paint, floors, tiling and carpentry.
Labour is 61% of a renovation price on average and 67% at the median, across 191 items of the Emilia-Romagna 2025 public price list. Materials are the rest. An averaged price list, not a quote.
Materials you buy yourself carry 22% VAT; supplied by the firm doing the work they go at the 10% renovation rate. On a €30,000 materials bill that is €3,600 of extra tax.
Household wiring installed before 13 March 1990 counts as compliant if it has a main breaker with overcurrent protection, protection against direct contact and a 30 mA RCD. Having a firm bring the existing wiring up to that and certify it is the cheapest lawful route.
- Very small living area (20 m²) — extremely compact for full-time family living
- Building exterior shows peeling plaster and will need façade repair
- Photos and facts mismatch on rooms/bath count; check utilities and exact layout
- Likely a condominium setting with shared courtyard — check common-area charges
Estimate from the listing and its photos, not a survey. Treat it as the starting point for your own quotes. An Italian builder's quote is normally written without VAT and without design fees, so add about a quarter to any figure a firm gives you.
The area around
Location score 88/100Mount Etna rises immediately above the area, and the cluster sits on the north-eastern flank of the volcano within the Etna landscape. The Alcantara river valley and the Gole dell’Alcantara are nearby to the north. Parco dell’Etna begins around the upper part of the territory. The nearest ski lifts are at Piano Provenzana on Etna, reached in about 20 minutes by road. The nearest larger town is Giarre on the Ionian side, with rail services and everyday shopping; Catania is the main city for higher-level services and the airport. The area is known for Etna vineyards, hazelnuts and pistachios from the volcanic slopes.