Casa indipendente 3 locali, 78 m² in Piazza Biagio Andò 4, G
Casa indipendente in asta a Giarre (CT) – Piazza Biagio Andò 4 L'immobile si trova a Giarre (CT), in Piazza Biagio Andò n. 4, in un contesto urbano consolidato. L'edificio di cui fa parte l'abitazione è stato costruito alla fine degli anni '30, inserendosi in un tessuto edilizio storico della città. La zona offre…
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 (legal/process risk) and the text says ‘da ristrutturare’ despite a 'Renovated' tag (contradiction). At €18,950 (€243/m²) with an estimated renovation ~€700/m² (~€54,600) the effective cost ≈€73.6k (~€944/m²), well above the regional median €380/m².
More on the house and the area
Small 78 m² historic town house (built ~1930) in central Giarre with a private internal courtyard and only 2 km from the sea — great bargain at the auction price. The unit appears to need renovation and lacks heating (and possibly a bathroom), so it’s a doable restoration project rather than a move-in-ready dream home.
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€16,000 – €27,000
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.
- Listing text conflicts about condition (both “ristrutturato” and “da ristrutturare” are shown) — verify actual state before bidding
- No autonomous heating or air conditioning present
- No bathroom shown in the facts (baths = 0.0) — may need full services installation
- Property is sold at auction — legal/administrative checks and immediate possession rules apply
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.