Palermo, Italy
Palermo, Italy
Guide Price
$297,000
€275,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
5
BATHROOMS
2
Description
Privato vende ampio e luminoso appartamento di 176 mq al 2° piano con ascensore in viale Regione siciliana (altezza via Scobar/platen), di fronte ex Motel Agip. L'Immobile è così composto: Zona Giorno: Ingresso su un doppio salone di rappresentanza, ideale per momenti conviviali, servito da uno splendido balcone sul prospetto principale. Accanto troviamo un secondo soggiorno unito a una grande cucina con penisola in muratura, perfetta per la vita familiare e collegata a un secondo balcone lungo e profondo con affaccio riservato sul parco giochi condominiale. Zona Notte: Un corridoio ben disimpegnato conduce alle tre camere da letto. La Master Suite è dotata di stanza armadio/cabina armadio riservata e bagno padronale con piatto doccia. Servizi: Secondo bagno con vasca a servizio delle altre camere e della zona giorno. Comfort e Finiture: Impianti: Idrico ed elettrico a norma; riscaldamento autonomo con caldaia esterna a metano e condizionatori caldo/freddo già installati. Condominio: Lo stabile è servito da doppio ascensore e portierato giornaliero. Le spese condominiali sono contenute (circa 100 euro mensili) e includono l'accesso a un parco giochi privato, ideale per la sicurezza dei bambini. Posizione: Zona eccellente e servitissima: banche, farmacie, scuole e attività commerciali a pochi passi. Collegamenti rapidi grazie ai mezzi pubblici e alla vicina fermata del tram per la stazione Notarbartolo.
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→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
Francesco
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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