Lecce, Italy
Lecce, Italy
Guide Price
$602,640
€558,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
1
Description
Nel cuore autentico del centro storico, in Vico San Giusto 5, sorge una struttura ricettiva di rara bellezza, un immobile capace di unire fascino architettonico, comfort moderno e straordinaria versatilità d'uso. Una proprietà che racconta il carattere più raffinato della città e che rappresenta un'opportunità unica sia per chi desidera investire sia per chi sogna un punto d'appoggio esclusivo in una delle zone più suggestive. L'edificio, già avviato come attività ricettiva, incanta per l'eleganza degli spazi e per l'atmosfera luminosa e accogliente che sorprende fin dal primo ingresso. Nonostante la posizione al piano terra, la luce naturale avvolge gli ambienti esaltando ogni dettaglio architettonico e valorizzando la straordinaria presenza delle tipiche volte a stella salentine, autentiche opere d'arte in pietra che donano prestigio e identità agli interni. La proprietà è impreziosita da un doppio ingresso indipendente che condivide unicamente il cortile interno, una caratteristica preziosa che consente di suddividere l'immobile in due unità abitative distinte. Una soluzione ideale per chi desidera riservare una parte della casa ad uso personale durante i soggiorni in città e destinare l'altra all'ospitalità, oppure per chi preferisce gestire due strutture separate massimizzando la redditività. Ogni ambiente riflette una ristrutturazione completa e accurata eseguita sette anni fa, realizzata con interventi strutturali approfonditi che hanno interessato anche il sotto pavim
Living in Lecce
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
Tempocasa Lecce - Porta Rudiae
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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