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Messina, Italy

Messina, Italy

Guide Price

$207,360

192,000 EUR

$200K-$399K
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PROPERTY TYPE

Condo

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

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Description

Situato in Via Istria, in una posizione strategica tra il Viale della Libertà, il Viale Giostra e Via Garibaldi, proponiamo prestigioso appartamento all'interno di un curato stabile degli anni '60, dotato di servizio di portierato. La zona offre il perfetto equilibrio tra tranquillità e massima efficienza infatti a pochi passi si trovano i principali servizi e i collegamenti urbani (autobus, imbarchi Caronte), mentre lo svincolo autostradale è raggiungibile in pochi minuti di auto. L'immobile, posto al quinto piano, si distingue per la distribuzione funzionale e gli ampi spazi. Un accogliente ingresso conduce a un corridoio che disimpegna ottimamente l'intera casa. Il cuore dell'abitazione è il soggiorno ampio e arioso, adiacente a una cucina semi abitabile. Quest'ultima può essere resa indipendente grazie a una porta a scomparsa, garantendo massima versatilità e privacy nell'area living. Le tre camere da letto di ampia metratura sono facili da arredare. Due delle camere godono di affaccio diretto sul balcone, mentre la camera padronale vanta un'esposizione aperta e luminosa su Via Istria. I Doppi servizi sono entrambi finestrati. Un secondo balcone (accessibile da cucina e corridoio) è dotato di un pratico ripostiglio esterno. L'appartamento è stato ristrutturato nel 2013 e si presenta in ottime condizioni, gli infissi sono in alluminio con vetrocamera e garantiscono un perfetto isolamento termico e acustico, la pavimentazione è in marmo, l'impianto di riscaldamento è autono

Location

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Living in Messina

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

Promedia Casa Messina Nord

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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