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Palermo, Italy

Palermo, Italy

Guide Price

$1,134,000

1,050,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

Condo

BEDROOMS

6

BATHROOMS

3

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Description

Eleganza Primi '900: Il Fascino dei Grandi Volumi in Via Catania DESCRIZIONE Nel cuore del quadrilatero d'oro di Palermo, tra Piazza Croci, il Politeama e Via Libertà, proponiamo la vendita di un appartamento che incarna perfettamente il prestigio dei primi del '900. Situato al primo piano di un edificio signorile dal contesto impeccabile, l'immobile gode di altezze straordinarie: i tetti a 4 metri conferiscono a ogni ambiente un respiro e una luminosità difficili da trovare nelle costruzioni moderne. GLI SPAZI E L'ARCHITETTURA INTERNA La dimora si distingue per una distribuzione armoniosa che gioca con le altezze. La particolarità architettonica è rappresentata dai soppalchi (alcuni con altezza di 1,90 mt), che creano spazi aggiuntivi e versatili senza togliere ampiezza ai vani principali. Zona Rappresentanza: Due imponenti saloni con affaccio diretto su Via Catania, caratterizzato da una scala a vista che conduce a un soppalco living, perfetto come studio o zona relax. Zona Notte: Tre ampie camere da letto, di cui una con esposizione principale, dove i tetti a volta e le cornici in stucco sottolineano il carattere storico dell'immobile. Zona Living: Una spaziosa cucina-soggiorno con affaccio su un atrio interno, collegata a un'ulteriore camera e al bagno di servizio. Servizi: Un bagno padronale completo di vasca e doccia, oltre a un secondo WCD. DETTAGLI E RIFINITURE L'appartamento è in ottimo stato manutentivo e vanta materiali scelti con cura: Parquet presente in tutti gl

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Living in Palermo

Sicily's vibrant, chaotic capital where living costs are among the lowest in Western Europe and the street food culture rivals any city on Earth. The city has a raw, unpolished energy with stunning Arab-Norman architecture, bustling markets, and a growing digital nomad scene drawn by Italy's favorable tax regime. Italian is essential, infrastructure can be frustrating, but the warmth of the people and the quality of daily life -- especially the food -- make up for it.

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

PROGETTO CASA AG.3

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

EUR