Casa indipendente 6 locali, 186 m² in Via delle Felci 9/B, S
Casa indipendente 6 locali, 186 m² in Via delle Felci 9/B, S. Needs renovation, autonomo heating, cancello elettrico, caminetto, esposizione esterna, cucina, balcone, terrazzo, arredato.
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Livable, but something basic is worn out
In the listingNeeds renovationSee what needs doing and what each job costs
At €39,730 (€214/m²), this 186 m² villa is priced well below the local €374/m² benchmark; even after an estimated €130,200 renovation, the effective cost is about €913/m². The Sciacca location just 2 km from the sea, plus 18 photos and useful features such as heating, fireplace, balcony and terrace, support strong value despite the renovation needed.
More on the house and the area
This is a large, conventional 186 m² house with three bedrooms, balconies/terrace, tiled floors, kitchen and bathrooms, so it appears to be a real home rather than an empty shell. However, the interiors are very dated and the photos show no standout views, historic character or especially beautiful setting. The 75% discount creates some bargain appeal, but renovation and auction risks keep the dream-home wow factor modest.
Certified wiring, water and drainage, a heat source, a roof that keeps the water out, one working bathroom. Facade, insulation, a second bathroom and the floors wait.
All the services redone, bathrooms, kitchen, windows. The structure is left alone.
Our read of the photos, €700/m², falls in this band.
Turnkey, facade and insulation included.
Materials only, work you may do yourself€37,000 – €65,000
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.
Bringing a house that has stood empty back into service: new water, sewer and electricity, plus the practices. The same sum on an 80 m² house and on a 300 m² one, which is why a €40,000 house is not a €40,000 project.
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Water 1,800 · sewer 2,500 · electricity 700–1,600 · CILA 1,000 · cadastral filing 500 · structural design 700 · Legge 10 report 900 · safety coordination 1,800
No mains drain: add €2,000–4,500 for a septic tank. Listings never say, so ask.
- Needs substantial renovation and modernization; interiors are dated and poorly documented.
- Auction purchase with agricultural/non-buildable zoning noted in the description; verify planning and legal status.
- The listing materials warn that photos and property data may not reflect the current condition.
- Bathroom count and utilities should be independently verified before bidding.
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 72/100The area is on the Strait of Sicily coast, with beaches and low coastal ground around Sciacca and a hilly agricultural interior of olive groves and vineyards. The Belice valley lies to the east and the lower Platani valley is within the wider surrounding area. The nearest substantial town is Sciacca itself, which has a port, a large historic centre, and a long-established spa tradition linked to thermal waters. The area is known for fishing, ceramics, and olive oil.