Lecce, Italy
Lecce, Italy
Guide Price
$529,200
€490,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
10
BATHROOMS
3
Description
Rif:(123174059) - Il Gruppo Ricercato Immobiliare è lieto di proporre in esclusiva la vendita di una villa indipendente costruita alla fine degli anni '80, circondata da un giardino privato di circa 1600 mq e caratterizzata da una struttura solida, funzionale e facilmente modulabile in tre soluzioni abitative autonome. L'immobile si sviluppa su tre livelli per un totale di circa 400 mq coperti e si presta perfettamente sia ad accogliere una grande famiglia, sia ad essere suddiviso in più unità per uso plurifamiliare o per attività ricettive. Al piano seminterrato (130 mq), sbancato e finestrato, troviamo un primo appartamento con ingresso indipendente, composto da un'ampia zona giorno con soggiorno e cucina in open space, disimpegno, una grande camera matrimoniale, bagno finestrato, comodo ripostiglio e garage. L'ottima esposizione e la presenza di finestre a tutta altezza rendono gli ambienti luminosi e arieggiati, perfetti per essere abitati in pieno comfort. Il piano terra e il primo piano, attualmente organizzati come un'unica abitazione principale, offrono una metratura complessiva di circa 250 mq. Al piano terra si accede da un elegante soggiorno doppio, che si apre su un tinello di generosa metratura, una cucina abitabile ben separata, un ampio bagno finestrato e una comoda veranda che affaccia sul giardino. Al piano superiore si sviluppa la zona notte, composta da tre camere matrimoniali, una camera singola/studio, un bagno con antibagno e una seconda veranda chiusa,
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving 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
Gruppo Ricercato Immobiliare
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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