Terratetto unifamiliare in Motta San Giovanni
Vendesi terratetto unifamiliare indipendente che necessita di alcuni lavori di ripristino. L'immobile di 162 mq (148 escluse aree scoperte) si sviluppa su due livelli: - Al piano terra si accede ad un piccolo ingresso che conduce ad una zona giorno composta da sala da pranzo e salotto dove si trova anche un piccolo…
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Livable, but something basic is worn out
In the listingHabitableSee what needs doing and what each job costs
At €45,000 for 148 sqm, the ask is €304/sqm; with light restoration implied by 'necessita di alcuni lavori di ripristino', I estimate about €300/sqm renovation, for an effective €604/sqm. That sits above the low-stock baseline of €423/sqm in Calabria, but the detached townhouse, garage, 13 photos and sea location help keep it a good rather than weak deal.
More on the house and the area
This is a real, usable house rather than a project: large rooms, kitchen, two bathrooms and overall habitable condition. The big surprise is the sea view from the upper veranda and terrace, which adds genuine dream value at this price. Visually it is quite ordinary and dated, so the wow comes more from livability plus coastal outlook than from architecture.
Decoration, tired fittings, a bathroom or a kitchen. The house is liveable as it stands.
Our read of the photos is €300/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€15,000 – €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.
- Exterior is plain and needs refreshment
- Interiors are dated and need some updating
- Terrace railings/veranda show wear and rust
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 cluster is on the Strait of Messina coast, with the Aspromonte massif rising inland within a short distance. The Ionian side of the strait here has narrow coastal strips backed by steep hills and ravines. Aspromonte National Park lies inland and shapes the immediate hinterland. Reggio Calabria is the nearest city of size and has the seafront, ferry links across the strait, rail services, and the National Archaeological Museum with the Bronzes of Riace. This stretch of coast is known for strait views toward Sicily and for bergamot cultivation in the Reggio area.