Casa indipendente in Via dei Mille 62
Due case indipendenti al prezzo di una Via Dei Mille 45/47, Misterbianco Due case indipendenti in vendita a Misterbianco, libere al rogito, con una superficie complessiva di 161 mq di cui 155 mq calpestabili da ristrutturare o demolire e ricostruire una soluzione moderna. Le due unità sono risalenti agli anni '30. …
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Not before the basics are done
Condition not stated in the listingMust be done first
- Damp
- Wiring
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
See what needs doing and what each job costs
The €59,000 asking price looks low at €366/m², but both 1930s houses require major renovation or demolition and reconstruction. At an estimated €1,100/m², the effective cost is about €1,466/m², far above the local comparison level of €412/m²; the well-served location helps somewhat.
More on the house and the area
The refreshed street facade and rooftop railing give the property some curb appeal, while the old arched openings, stone ovens and traditional details provide genuine historic character. However, the interiors are dark, damp and heavily deteriorated, with obsolete kitchen and bathroom spaces, so this is a substantial renovation project rather than a livable dream home.
All the services redone, bathrooms, kitchen, windows. The structure is left alone.
Turnkey, facade and insulation included.
Our read of the photos, €1,100/m², falls in this band.
Materials only, work you may do yourself€64,000 – €94,000
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.
- Extensive renovation is required throughout, with damp, peeling finishes and very dated interiors.
- Kitchen and bathroom facilities appear unusable or require complete replacement.
- Narrow internal passageways and steep, worn stairs may complicate access and construction work.
- Utilities, structural condition and roof performance should be verified before purchase.
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 54/100Mount Etna rises immediately to the north-west and is the dominant landscape feature of this area. The Simeto plain lies to the south and west, with the Simeto river crossing the wider area. The cluster sits in the built-up belt on the inland side of Catania, with the city of Catania close by for a full range of services, rail links and the airport. The lower slopes of Etna with vineyards, lava terrain and towns such as Belpasso and Nicolosi begin within a short drive. The nearest ski lifts are on Etna around Piano Provenzana or Rifugio Sapienza, roughly 45-60 minutes by road depending on conditions. Etna is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the Etna Regional Park covers the mountain above the urban belt. The area is known for volcanic landscapes and agriculture linked to Etna and the plain.