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Ferrara, Italy

Ferrara, Italy

Guide Price

$196,560

182,000 EUR

$100K-$199K
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PROPERTY TYPE

Condo

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

2

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Description

CENTRO SOTORICO/VIA BOCCACANALE DI SANTO STEFANO: Nel pieno centro storico della città, all'interno di un affascinante palazzo risalente al 1400, proponiamo in vendita un appartamento dal carattere unico, dove il fascino della storia incontra il comfort della vita contemporanea. Situato al piano rialzato e sviluppato su due livelli, l'immobile accoglie con una piacevole zona giorno open space: un ambiente luminoso e conviviale con soggiorno e cucina a vista, pensato per vivere la casa con semplicità e funzionalità. Su questo livello è presente anche un bagno. Scendendo al piano inferiore si apre la zona notte, progettata per offrire privacy e tranquillità. Qui troviamo un disimpegno organizzato come spazio lavanderia e area guardaroba, una spaziosa camera matrimoniale con bagno ensuite, una seconda camera ideale come cameretta, studio o stanza ospiti, e spazi ben distribuiti che rendono la casa pratica e accogliente. L'appartamento si presenta in ottimo stato di manutenzione ed è dotato di climatizzazione, utenze autonome e infissi di recente sostituzione con doppia vetrocamera, inoltre erano stati anche ristrutturati i bagni. Una soluzione ideale per chi desidera abitare in un contesto storico ricco di fascino, nel cuore della città, senza rinunciare alle comodità moderne. Perfetta sia come abitazione principale sia come investimento di valore nel tempo. DA VEDERE!!

Location

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Living in Ferrara

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
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Italy at a glance

How Italy scores for American expats

💰Cost of Living
Moderate
🛡️Safety
Very safe
🗣️English Spoken
Rarely
🏥Healthcare
Excellent
🌬️Air Quality
Moderate
📶Internet
Moderate
🚶Walkability
Very walkable
🚇Transit
Excellent

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.

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Next steps for moving to Italy

Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.

1

Understand the buying rules

Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.

2

Sort out your visa

Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.

3

Plan your finances

Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.

4

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.

5

Set up healthcare

Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.

6

Run the full checklist

Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.

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Currency

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