Villa unifamiliare in Argenta
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Move in as it is
In the listingHabitable- Sold at judicial auction
See what needs doing and what each job costs
This is a judicial auction listing (ASTA), which carries legal risk; price €63,360 plus estimated renovation €200/m² (139 m² → €27,800) gives an effective cost ≈ €91,160 (~€655/m²) versus regional median €359/m². Consult tribunal documents and a lawyer before bidding.
More on the house and the area
A solid, modern corner villa (1986) with garage, cellar, balconies and a small private courtyard — the interiors are mostly finished and clearly habitable, so this is a realistic, affordable family home. It isn’t photogenic or historic and has no special views; its main pull is the low auction price rather than charm of setting.
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€9,000 – €16,000
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.
- Auction sale — check tribunal documentation and any legal/possession issues before bidding.
- Plain suburban setting with no scenic views or historic character; not a tonal 'Italian dream' location.
- Habitable and largely finished but some fixtures (kitchen works) and cosmetic updates appear needed.
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 61/100The area is in the eastern Po plain, with flat reclaimed farmland, drainage canals and wetlands around the Valli di Argenta. The Reno river passes nearby. The Valli di Argenta are a regional reserve and part of the Po Delta park system, with reedbeds, fishing valleys and birdlife. Ferrara is the nearest larger city, with a substantial historic centre and UNESCO status for the Renaissance city and its Po Delta context. The area is known for reclaimed lowland agriculture and wetland landscapes.