Modica, Italy
Modica, Italy
Guide Price
$594,000
€550,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
1
Description
Villa/Maniero storica in pietra modicana con baglio e giardino. La proprietà consiste in circa 420 mq totali di fabbricati di cui: - mq 150 circa di abitazione già completa in ogni dettaglio che si sviluppa su un piano più un soppalco; - mq 220 circa di fabbricato rustico sviluppato su due livelli di 110 mq ciascuno comunicanti tramite una scala interna in muratura; - mq 50 circa di fabbricato composto da 2 stanze da 25 mq ciascuna in fase di completamento solamente in attesa di rifinizioni interne. Il tutto insiste su un terreno di circa 1 ettaro. L'abitazione di mq 150 circa è in eccellenti condizioni: completa di impianto di riscaldamento autonomo a gas liquido con bombolone, pompe di calore caldo freddo nei vari ambienti. La casa è dotata di infissi a taglio termico e riscaldamento dell'acqua con solare termico. La proprietà è dotata di una cisterna antica con capienza pari a 10 canne equivalente ad 80.000 litri di acqua, addolcitore d'acqua che rende l'acqua potabile, pozzo trivellato di proprietà. La proprietà è munita di giardino con alberi ornamentali, inoltre, la proprietà è recintata con muri perimetrali e cancelli. Riferimento: MA 157 C.E.: B
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Modica
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.
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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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