Catania, Italy
Catania, Italy
Guide Price
$464,400
€430,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
4
Description
Splendido appartamento in vendita all'interno del Palazzo Bruca, cuore di Catania. Nel cuore pulsante di Catania, a due passi da Piazza Duomo, proponiamo in vendita un elegante appartamento sito al 1° piano con una superficie di 175 mq all'interno del prestigioso Palazzo Bruca, iconico stabile storico che ha ospitato in passato il Museo del Giocattolo, oggi un esempio di fascino e storia cittadina. L'immobile, attualmente gestito come casa vacanza, si distingue per la distribuzione razionale degli spazi e per la doppia esposizione che garantisce luce naturale durante tutto il giorno. La proprietà si compone di: Due camere matrimoniali molto ampie, ciascuna con bagno privato; Una camera più piccola con soppalco e bagno privato, con affaccio sul caratteristico cortile interno dove troneggia una magnifica fontana in marmo bianca; Un bilocale indipendente completo di cucina e bagno privato, ideale per ospiti o uso autonomo. L'appartamento offre tre balconi con affaccio sulla via Vittorio Emanuele, da cui si possono ammirare Piazza San Francesco d'Assisi e Piazza Duomo, e garantisce una piacevole vista sulla città. Un vero valore aggiunto è rappresentato dalla possibilità di parcheggiare due auto all'interno del cortile condominiale, una comodità rara nel centro storico, che ha contribuito al successo della casa vacanze. Dettagli tecnici: Superficie commerciale: 175 mq. Un'occasione unica per chi desidera unire storia, fascino, centralità e funzionalità in uno degli edifici più ra
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
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
Gabetti Franchising Catania Centro 1
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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