Casa indipendente 4 locali, 86 m² in via De Mattis 7, Corato
Casa indipendente in asta a Corato (BA) – via De Mattis 7 L'immobile in asta è una casa di abitazione indipendente situata nel centro storico di Corato, in via De Mattis n. 7. Il fabbricato, la cui costruzione è antecedente al 1967, si inserisce in un contesto urbano consolidato, caratteristico del centro antico di…
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Livable, but something basic is worn out
In the listingNeeds renovation- Sold at judicial auction
Must be done first
- Heating
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This is a judicial auction (offerta minima €59,250) which brings legal and procedural risk; with 86 m² and estimated renovation €700/m² (total €60,200) the effective price is €119,440 (~€1,389/m²) vs regional median €521/m², so the high renovation burden plus auction complexity make this a risky purchase.
More on the house and the area
Independent historic town house in Corato with tufo/stone structure, high ceilings, small terrace and balcony — very characterful. The building is serviceable (water/electric present, bathrooms) but in worn condition and will need work; the price (≈€59k) is an attractive bargain for a livable project in the historic centre.
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€17,000 – €30,000
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.
Bringing a house that has stood empty back into service: new water, sewer and electricity, plus the practices. The same sum on an 80 m² house and on a 300 m² one, which is why a €40,000 house is not a €40,000 project.
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Water 1,800 · sewer 2,500 · electricity 700–1,600 · CILA 1,000 · cadastral filing 500 · structural design 700 · Legge 10 report 900 · safety coordination 1,800
No mains drain: add €2,000–4,500 for a septic tank. Listings never say, so ask.
- General state described as mediocre and the property needs renovation (cosmetic and some repairs).
- No central heating and limited modern comforts shown (aria condizionata: no).
- Subject to Centro Storico recovery rules — restorative works may be limited and require permits.
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 68/100The cluster lies on the Alta Murgia plateau, a limestone upland of open fields, pasture and shallow karst depressions. Alta Murgia National Park reaches the area around Corato, with steppe grassland, scattered farms and dry-stone walls. Castel del Monte stands within this radius near Andria and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Adriatic coast is nearby around Trani and Bisceglie, but Corato itself is inland on the Murge. The nearest town of size is Andria, with a large historic centre and services, and Barletta and Trani are also close for daily needs. The area is known for olive groves, durum wheat and the Coratina olive variety.