Catania, Italy
Catania, Italy
Guide Price
$1,134,000
€1,050,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
9
BATHROOMS
3
Description
Rif: 30721498-62 Classe energetica: G In un contesto residenziale e tranquillo a San Giovanni Galermo, sorge questa prestigiosa villa singola di recente costruzione ( anno 2005 ) una residenza che fonde magistralmente il fascino dell'architettura tradizionale con i più moderni standard di comfort e sicurezza. L'immobile si distingue per l'uso di materiali nobili: tutte le porte e le finestre esterne, 15 in totale, così come le imponenti travi del tetto al primo piano e della veranda, sono realizzate in legno di castagno dell' Etna stagionato oltre tre anni da un artigiano di Troina. Ogni apertura è dotata di doppio vetrocamera, garantendo un isolamento termo- acustico d'eccellenza, ed è protetta da robusti cancelli e grate in ferro. L'ingresso principale di via Grotta San Giovanni è protetto da una porta blindata di alta sicurezza, elegantemente rivestita in pregiato legno di castagno francese, mentre gli infissi interni sono stati prodotti da un artigiano locale con dettagli strutturali personalizzati. L'abitazione vanta una distribuzione degli spazi intelligente e altamente funzionale, con la zona notte distribuita su entrambi i livelli . Il piano inferiore accoglie un maestoso salone di rappresentanza con pavimentazione in marmo e una cucina abitabile arricchita da un camino in muratura con canna fumaria, rivestito in pietra lavica e di Comiso. Sempre su questo livello troviamo una camera studio e due ampie camere da letto, di cui una vera e propria suite padronale dotata
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Catania
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
How Italy scores for American expats
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
Hire your own attorney — not the seller's. We'll match you with a vetted local lawyer.
Need a local attorney in Italy?
We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.
Contact Agent
RE/MAX Platinum
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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