Gela
Tribunale: Gela RGE: 70/2023 PVP: 4631779 Villetta unifamiliare sita in agro di Gela nella C/da Passo di Piazza costituita da cinque vani più accessori, in catasto al Foglio 241 part.lla 139 sub. 2, Categoria A/3, Classe 2, Consistenza 5,5 vani - Superficie catastale di 104 mq. – Rendita 281,21 Euro. Euro 400,00 €/m2…
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Livable, but something basic is worn out
In the listingHabitable- Sold at judicial auction
See what needs doing and what each job costs
This is a judicial auction listing (RGE 70/2023) so purchase follows auction procedures. At €23,400 for 104 m² and with an estimated €200/m² renovation (≈€20,800) the effective price is ~€425/m², above the regional baseline of €379/m².
More on the house and the area
Bright, renovated-looking interiors (hardwood floors, skylights, exposed brick feature) make this feel like a livable, attractive home inside. However the exterior shots show an uninspiring urban block and there’s no photographic proof of garden, view or outdoor land — confirm the real photos and presence of bathrooms/utilities before proceeding.
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€7,000 – €12,000
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 are indicated as generic/stock in the listing and may not be of the actual villa.
- Exterior image shows high‑rise apartment blocks; no clear evidence of a private garden, land or scenic views.
- Public facts list 0 bathrooms — confirm presence/number of toilets and full services before bidding.
- Verify utilities, exact planimetry and real condition with an on‑site inspection.
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 52/100Coastal plain on southern Sicily (the Piana di Gela) with the town sitting on the Mediterranean coast. The Gela river crosses the plain and reaches the sea at Gela. The Riserva Naturale Orientata “Biviere di Gela” (a protected wetland/lake important for migratory birds) lies close to the town at the river mouth. The coastal strip includes beaches and port facilities. Large industrial installations, including a petrochemical/refining complex and related power/industrial plants, occupy part of the shoreline and the harbour area. The ancient Greek colony of Gela is the site of archaeological remains and a local archaeological museum. No significant mountain range or ski area is within about 15 km.