Catania, Italy
Catania, Italy
Guide Price
$528,120
€489,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
1
Description
Nel cuore del centro storico di Catania, adiacente al castello Ursino, in via Grimaldi,8 proponiamo in vendita, un esclusivo e lussuoso appartamento nobiliare di 170 mq circa, al primo piano di un rifinito immobile degli inizi del 1900. L'appartamento è stato ricavato dai saloni delle feste del primo proprietario, mantenendo, fino alla data odierna, con attento restauro, la ricchezza neoclassica delle decorazioni delle colonne, delle pareti e dei soffitti affrescati. Nei tre grandi saloni che compongono l'appartamento è stato mantenuto, durante la ristrutturazione per adeguarlo a residenza, anche l'assetto originario degli ambienti, ancor oggi infatti tra il salone principale e la cucina è apprezzabile un loggiato che in passato era utilizzato per l'orchestra. Tra gli elementi di pregio si notano inoltre le porte in legno e vetro originali dell'epoca. Anche la pavimentazione del salone principale è rimasta quella originale in marmo dell'inizio del 1900, mentre negli altri ambienti è stata sostituita con una pavimentazione in parquet. Gli esterni si compongono di tre balconi che si affacciano su via Grimaldi mentre dalla terrazza opposta è visibile il Castello Ursino. L'appartamento è in ottime condizioni, pronto per essere vissuto ed adibito per qualunque uso.
Location
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Espresso at the bar every morning, pasta made the way your grandmother wished she could, and a culture that treats every meal, every sunset, and every conversation as something worth lingering over.
Visa
Digital Nomad Visa — requires remote work for foreign clients/employers, min €28,000/yr net income, and 6 months work experience. Valid 1 year, renewable. Elective Residence Visa — for retirees and those with passive income (€31,000/yr minimum, no work allowed). Both offer a path to long-term residency.
Learn more: The Complete Guide to Moving to Italy→Key Fact
Italy launched its digital nomad visa in 2024, making it much easier for remote workers than the old elective residence route. Italian bureaucracy is notoriously slow (3-6 months processing), so patience and a good immigration lawyer are essential.
Learn more: Can Americans Buy Property Abroad? Rules by Country→Italy at a glance
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Cost of buying in Italy
Estimated fees and ongoing costs for this property
Closing Costs
7-12% of purchase price
- ·Registration tax: 2% (primary) or 9% (second home)
- ·Notary: €2,000-5,000
- ·Cadastral tax: €50
- ·Agent: 3-4% + VAT
Annual Costs
Property Tax
0.4-0.76% of cadastral value (IMU — not on primary residence)
Insurance
€200-500/yr
HOA / Condo Fees
€50-200/mo for apartments (spese condominiali)
Good to Know
Agent Fees
Buyer pays own agent (3-4% + 22% VAT)
Foreign Buyer Note
Reciprocity requirement — Americans can buy freely (US-Italy treaty). Codice fiscale (tax ID) required. 9% registration tax on second homes is significant.
Legal help in Italy
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Next steps for moving to Italy
Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.
Understand the buying rules
Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.
Sort out your visa
Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.
Plan your finances
Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.
Know your tax obligations
US citizens are taxed on worldwide income. You'll need to file US taxes from abroad and may owe local taxes too.
Set up healthcare
Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.
Run the full checklist
Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.
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