Quadrilocale in Cesinali
Vendesi appartamento di 120 mq nel centro di Cesinali (AV) Proponiamo in vendita un ampio appartamento di circa 120 mq, situato al secondo piano di un fabbricato senza ascensore, nel cuore del comune di Cesinali (AV), in posizione centrale e comoda per raggiungere a piedi i principali servizi. L’abitazione si compone…
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
Habitable 110sqm apartment at 655 EUR/m2 vs baseline median 583 EUR/m2 (strong), so slightly above median but for a move-in-ready 4-room unit with 3 beds, 2 baths, veranda, balconies, and a bonus 70sqm attic this is reasonable. Fresh listing (5 days). Building was renovated post-earthquake in the mid-80s, so structurally recovered. Downsides: energy class F, 2nd floor with no elevator, and possible minor modernization needed (~150 EUR/m2 for cosmetic updates). Note description says 120sqm while facts list 110sqm, a minor discrepancy but not material. Overall a solid, functional family apartment near town center at a fair-to-good price.
More on the house and the area
Standard habitable apartment in central Cesinali (AV) with dated but functional interiors—tiled floors, plain painted walls, older bathrooms. The main appeal is the generous size (~120 sqm plus a ~70 sqm attic) and low price (€655/m2), making it a decent value for families. Some upper-floor balcony shots show a pleasant view of the surrounding hills and mountains of Campania, offering modest visual interest. However, the exterior is an unremarkable cream-colored building on a town street, interiors are ordinary and unrenovated, and there is no standout wow feature. The enclosed veranda and mountain backdrop provide the only mild highlights. Overall a practical, affordable but visually plain listing.
Decoration, tired fittings, a bathroom or a kitchen. The house is liveable as it stands.
Our read of the photos is €150/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€6,000 – €9,000
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.
- Energy class F
- Second floor with no elevator
- Building repaired mid-1980s post-earthquake, dated interiors
- Central location but ordinary town setting
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 58/100The cluster is in the Irpinian interior at the foot of the Picentini mountains. The Partenio range is close to the west and the Monti Picentini Regional Park lies nearby to the east and southeast. The Sabato valley runs through this area. Montevergine above Mercogliano is the nearest mountain destination, with road access in about 20 minutes and seasonal winter facilities there. Avellino is the nearest town of size and has the province’s main services, shops and transport links. The wider area is known for hazelnuts, chestnuts and Irpinia wines such as Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo.