Vicolo Alessandro Volta, 2, Castelnuovo Scrivia
Tribunale: Alessandria RGE: 23/2026 PVP: 4622226 Fabbricato per l’abitazione in angolo tra la Via Soldini e il Vicolo Volta, su 2 piani collegati da scala interna. Comprende al p.terra: cucina, soggiorno, disimpegno e bagno e1° piano: 2 camere e servizio igienico.Fabbricato accessorio in corpo staccato e con ingresso…
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Livable, but something basic is worn out
In the listingHabitable- Sold at judicial auction
Must be done first
- Heating
See what needs doing and what each job costs
This is a judicial auction sale, which adds legal complexity. Price €71,250 plus estimated €200/m² renovation (€30,000) yields an effective ≈€675/m² versus the regional median €350/m², and the listing omits energy class/year and uses non-real photos.
More on the house and the area
The property shows a pleasing mix of old-world character (wood floors, fireplace/antique bedroom) and recent, tasteful renovations (modern bathroom and refitted living area), making it a genuinely liveable townhouse. Condition appears patchy across rooms, so confirm which parts are finished — great value if the renovated areas are included, but expect some targeted work elsewhere.
Decoration, tired fittings, a bathroom or a kitchen. The house is liveable as it stands.
Our read of the photos is €200/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€10,000 – €17,000
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.
- Photos appear partly illustrative — listing warns images may not be of the actual unit.
- Mixed condition visible: some rooms are newly renovated (bathroom, ground-floor space) while others are dusty/original and need work.
- Street-facing ground-floor courtyard — limited privacy and no scenic views.
- Listing data/images conflict (bath count, condition) — verify actual finished rooms before bidding.
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 38/100This is the flat lower Scrivia plain near the confluence with the Po plain, with intensive farmland and irrigation channels around the town. The Scrivia river runs nearby, and Tortona is the nearest larger town with rail services, shops and the cathedral area. The wider area is known for agriculture and for being on the historic route between Piedmont, Lombardy and Liguria.