Casa bifamiliare in Via Acquedotto Greco 164
Remax presenta un appartamento semi indipendente, in zona centrale. esattamente in Via Acquedotto Greco 164/a. L' immobile che si distribuisce su 70mq si trova all' interno di un piccolo condominio di sole tre unità abitative, si presenta con una graziosa corte in comune, attraverso una rampa di scale arriviamo all'…
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Not before the basics are done
Condition not stated in the listingMust be done first
- Damp
See what needs doing and what each job costs
At €59,000 plus an estimated €50,400 renovation, the effective cost is about €1,519/m², far above the €413/m² local benchmark. The central Catania location, terrace and proximity to the sea add appeal, but the property is explicitly in need of renovation.
More on the house and the area
This is a genuine, roofed townhouse with functioning rooms, kitchen, bathroom, balconies, and a small outdoor courtyard, so it is more than a bare shell. However, the interiors are dated and visibly affected by damp, peeling finishes, and ceiling damage, while the urban surroundings offer little visual appeal. It could become a practical Catania home or rental, but it is a renovation project rather than a dream-home purchase.
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€14,000 – €25,000
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.
- Substantial renovation is needed, including damp/mold treatment, ceilings, wall finishes, and likely electrical/plumbing updates.
- The home is in a dense urban setting with no meaningful scenic view or private garden.
- Energy class G and older kitchen, bathroom, windows, and finishes may mean higher upgrade costs.
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 55/100Mount Etna rises immediately north-west of the city, with the Etna Park on its upper slopes. The Ionian coast is at the edge of the built-up area. Catania is a major city with a large historic centre of Baroque churches and palaces, a port, university, airport and full services. The city is part of a broad urban and industrial strip along the coast and at the foot of Etna.