Casa indipendente 3 locali, 58 m² in Via Paolo Sarpi 27, Fra
Casa indipendente in asta a Francofonte (SR) – Via Paolo Sarpi 27 (CAP 96015) L'immobile in asta è un'abitazione situata al piano terra nel Comune di Francofonte, in una posizione strategica tra via Paolo Sarpi n.27 e via Arnaldo Da Brescia. L'impianto originario del fabbricato risale ad epoca antecedente al 1942,…
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Livable, but something basic is worn out
In the listingRenovatedThe photographs say otherwise, and we go by the photographs.
- Sold at judicial auction
Must be done first
- Heating
See what needs doing and what each job costs
The property is being sold at judicial auction and the listing text says “da ristrutturare” while the condition field claims Renovated (contradiction). Estimated renovation €1,100/m² gives an effective price ≈€1,311/m² (price+works ≈€76,060 total) versus the regional median of €380/m², so this is not a straightforward buy.
More on the house and the area
Small ground-floor apartment in Francofonte's historic centre with some original character (arched openings) and intact floors, kitchen and bathroom. It needs renovation and modern systems but is a real, low-cost, liveable home once refreshed.
All the services redone, bathrooms, kitchen, windows. The structure is left alone.
Turnkey, facade and insulation included.
Our read of the photos, €1,100/m², falls in this band.
Materials only, work you may do yourself€23,000 – €34,000
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.
- Property is described as 'da ristrutturare' — renovation needed.
- No heating or air-conditioning present.
- No outdoor space (no balcony, terrace or garden) and no parking.
- Located in a historic centre — works/changes may be subject to heritage/urban constraints.
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 35/100The cluster sits in the inland agricultural plain of southeastern Sicily; within a 15 km radius the land is mainly flat to gently undulating farmland with arable fields, olive trees, vineyards and citrus and other orchards served by local irrigation. No named mountain range, large lake or protected national park lies inside 15 km. There are no ski lifts or alpine facilities in the immediate area. The town itself is a local service centre with shops, bars, primary and secondary schools and municipal services; nearby larger towns in the province include Lentini and Carlentini, which offer bigger markets, secondary-level services and some industry. The Ionian coast and the better-known Baroque towns of the Val di Noto lie beyond the 15 km zone; the nearest major airport is Catania Fontanarossa (roughly an hour’s drive).