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Formia, Italy

Formia, Italy

Guide Price

$864,000

800,000 EUR

$800K-$999K
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PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

1

BATHROOMS

1

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Description

E' un sito strategico tra Roma e Napoli sul golfo di Gaeta in cui si respira un' atmosfera di meditazione e tranquillità piuttosto rara nonostante la proprietà sia in centro città. L ' edificio in vendita è appunto la sua villa in Formia costruita nel 1782 dall'architetto Schiantarelli, allievo del Fuga. E' stato scenario di guerre, dall'invasione francese di Gaeta del 1810 a Ospedale militare e a quartier generale dei tedeschi nel 1945. Si tratta di una dimora storica di particolare valore architettonico e culturale, spesso legata a eventi e personaggi importanti del passato del casato dei Gattola, ereditata dagli Alvito Piccolomini, sepolti nella Chiesa annessa. Trattasi della residenza immobiliare del duca e rappresenta un patrimonio culturale storico significativo nel quale è vissuto, tra gli altri, per 20 anni, il direttore del Corriere della Sera Ugo Stille. L'impianto è circondato da un ameno giardino parco con alberi di alto fusto, stagliato rispetto alla superficie del mare di circa 40 metri da cui dista soltanto 500 metri in linea d'aria. L'immobile si trova in via G. Paone 28 e ha accesso da un cancello che sta esattamente di fronte alla fontana romana repubblicana di San Remigio. La Chiesa annessa è dedicata a San Remigio ed è stata costruita nel 1490 dall'Ordine degli Olivetani. L'immobile, che si articola su due livelli e mansarda pur essendo di prestigio culturale, non è interessato da vincoli e beni culturali, eccetto la Chiesa. Il palazzo, bisognevole di qual

Location

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Living in Formia

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.

Contact Agent

Daniela Magliozzi

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

EUR