Casa indipendente in Via Chiesa Tagliaborsa 1
Nel caratteristico borgo di Tagliaborse (Mascali), la Remax propone in vendita una casa indipendente con spazio esterno e vista mare, ideale per chi cerca una soluzione dal sapore autentico da personalizzare secondo i propri gusti. La casa conserva le caratteristiche tipiche delle abitazioni del borgo e necessita di…
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
The €35,000 asking price (€500/m²) is close to the local €464/m² benchmark, with a useful sea location just 3 km away. However, the described modernization and renovation could add about €49,000 for 70 m², bringing the effective cost to roughly €1,200/m².
More on the house and the area
This is a genuine, usable Sicilian village house with a functioning kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, tiled living space, terrace, parking, and abundant citrus greenery. Its sea view, old-world shutters, church setting, volcanic-stone walls, and €35,000 price create strong dream-home appeal, although the interiors are dated and show signs of moisture and upkeep needs.
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.
- Needs modernization and some renovation, with visible dampness or ceiling staining.
- Outdoor areas and stairs appear rustic and may require maintenance.
- The sea view is attractive but partly framed by nearby buildings and utility wires.
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 74/100Mount Etna rises immediately inland, with the Etna regional park on the upper slopes above the coastal strip. The Ionian coast is within the local area, with the waterfront settlements of Riposto and Fondachello nearby. The nearest ski lifts are on Etna around Piano Provenzana and Rifugio Sapienza, reached by mountain road in roughly 45 to 60 minutes depending on conditions. The nearest town of size is Catania, with a full range of city services and the airport. The area is known for citrus groves and vineyards on Etna’s volcanic soils.