Casa indipendente su 3 livelli
L' agenzia immobiliare Mediocasa di Castelvetrano propone in vendita zona Ruggero Settimo, una casa indipendente su 3 livelli da ristrutturare, composta : al piano terra da cucina, soggiorno, e bagno, e accesso in corte comune, al primo piano due camere, al secondo un vano chiuso e terrazzo con servizio, zona servita e…
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Townhouse at 190 EUR/m2 vs regional median of 450 EUR/m2 is well below baseline, offering solid upside. 100m2 on 3 levels with private terrace, fresh listing (6 days), 20 photos. Explicitly 'da ristrutturare' (to be renovated) and not habitable, so budget ~500 EUR/m2 for full renovation. Missing condition, year, and energy class data. Total cost (19k + ~50k reno) stays comfortably under regional value, making this a good deal for a buyer prepared to renovate.
More on the house and the area
Standard Sicilian townhouse in Castelvetrano needing complete renovation. Three levels, 100 sqm at a low 190 €/m², but the price reflects poor condition. Interiors show old kitchen units, dated bathroom, damp-stained walls, and general neglect. Exterior is a plain street facade with weathered plaster and rusty ironwork. No standout architectural or location features; the only mild draw is the bargain price, though not exceptional for the area.
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.
Our read of the photos, €500/m², falls in this band.
All the services redone, bathrooms, kitchen, windows. The structure is left alone.
Materials only, work you may do yourself€12,000 – €20,000
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.
- Full gut renovation required throughout
- Dated interiors, worn fixtures, and damp/mold staining on walls
- Rusted balcony railings
- Cluttered rooms with old furniture
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 74/100The cluster sits on the plain around Castelvetrano, with low cultivated ground and olive groves. The coast within reach is the southwest Sicilian shore at Marinella di Selinunte and Triscina, with long sandy stretches and low dunes. The Belice river mouth area is nearby, and the Foce del Belice nature reserve lies on this coast. Selinunte is within the radius, with the archaeological park and temples above the sea. Castelvetrano is the nearest town of size and has the normal services of a small provincial centre. The area is known for olives and olive oil, especially Nocellara del Belice, and for the Selinunte archaeological site.