Messina, Italy
Messina, Italy
Guide Price
$118,800
€110,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
5
BATHROOMS
2
Description
A Castanea, frazione collinare della città di Messina, sui colli San Rizzo, a circa 300 metri di altitudine e a 5 km dalla città, da cui si diramano strade che collegano i borghi limitrofi e i paesi della costa tirrenica. La Contrada Grazia, a 1 km dal ristorante "I Due Cervi" e a 2 km dal centro del paese, è percorribile in auto. La villa, singola e libera su 4 lati, gode di ampia metratura ed è di costruzione anni '80. Si sviluppa su 3 livelli: piano S1, piano terra e primo piano. Al piano S1 si accede dall'ampia corte verde di circa 110 mq, ideale per chi desidera coltivare un piccolo orto. Da qui vi è l'accesso ai locali deposito di circa 46 mq. Il piano terra, con accesso dalla prima loggia coperta, che offre angoli di relax all'aperto in ogni stagione e dotata di forno a legna, si accede all'ampio soggiorno dotato di camino. Il corridoio conduce al ripostiglio e al primo bagno, finestrato e con box doccia. Al piano è presente anche un'ampia veranda e una seconda loggia coperta, ove è possibile parcheggiare più mezzi. La scala situata nel disimpegno al piano terra, conduce al piano primo composto dalla comoda cucina abitabile e dalle due camere da letto, di forma quadrata per cui di facile arredo. Tutti gli ambienti hanno uscita sull'ampia veranda, che affaccia sulle colline circostanti e circonda il piano su 3 lati. Qui è presente il secondo bagno, anch'esso finestrato. L'immobile ha rifiniture che risalgono all'epoca di costruzione. La pavimentazione è a tappeto in cot
Location
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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
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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.
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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