Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 95, Villafranca di Verona
Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 95, Villafranca di Verona. autonomo heating, cantina.
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Move in as it is
Condition not stated in the listingSee what needs doing and what each job costs
257 m2 townhouse at €69,000 (€268/m2) looks cheap on list price, but assuming modest works (~€200/m2) effective price ≈ €120,400 or ~€469/m2, about 15% above the Veneto median of €409/m2. Listing omits condition, building year and energy class (no bathroom info), so value is uncertain.
More on the house and the area
Spacious 257 m² interior photos show high-quality, modern finishes (parquet, fitted kitchen, stylish bathroom) that feel move-in ready. The building and surroundings are ordinary urban block rather than a picturesque Veneto setting, so this is a strong bargain for someone prioritising large, ready-to-live space — but verify the real condition and that the images aren't CGI before visiting.
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€17,000 – €29,000
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.
- Exterior/setting is an anonymous apartment block with no scenic view shown
- No private outdoor space (garden/terrace) visible in the photos
- Some pictures look like staged renders/CGI — confirm images match the real unit
- Verify bathrooms/utilities and actual condition on site
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 42/100The area is on the flat plain south-west of Verona, in open agricultural countryside between the Mincio and Adige systems. The nearest substantial city is Verona, with a large historic centre, major rail connections and the airport at Villafranca close by. Valeggio sul Mincio and Borghetto sul Mincio are within the local area on the Mincio river. This part of the plain is known for farming and for the road-and-logistics belt around Verona and Villafranca.