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Appartamento Giuseppe – Santa Flavia

€ 85.000

Santa Flavia - 90017 - Corso Filangeri, 130

#86683134

5 Rooms
1 Bathroom
92 m²
1st

Bright One-bedroom Apartment to Renovate Near Palermo, with Santa Flavia Station on Your Doorstep

Casa Giuseppe is a first-floor apartment to renovate near Palermo. Located in Santa Flavia, on the main street of Corso Filangeri, it's housed in a small two-storey building. The property requires renovation, but offers a clear and appealing opportunity: the chance to shape a home according to your own needs, whether as a permanent residence, a second home, or a rental investment.

Santa Flavia is increasingly popular with international buyers thanks to its balance between everyday local life and excellent connections. It is a real, lived-in town rather than a purely seasonal resort, with shops, services and transport links that function year-round. Palermo is easily reachable by train, while the sea remains within walking distance.

Casa Giuseppe fits naturally into this context. The apartment benefits from a practical layout, good natural light and a central yet quiet position. It is located on the first floor of a small building with only two levels and no condominium expenses, an aspect that keeps running costs low and simplifies ownership. Although the entrance is on the main street, the apartment itself faces an internal side street, ensuring a calm and private atmosphere.

The Property

The flat is situated on the first floor of a small two-storey building, which also contains one other residential unit that is currently unoccupied. Access is via a shared staircase serving a very limited number of apartments.

The internal layout is clear and functional, making the property well suited to a well-planned renovation. A small entrance area leads into the living spaces, with a clear separation between the daytime and nighttime areas.

The bedroom is of a comfortable size and overlooks a quiet side street. The bathroom is generously proportioned and benefits from natural light, although fixtures and fittings will need updating. There is also a small internal room that can be adapted to different uses, as well as a storage area.

The kitchen opens onto a dining area that is particularly bright thanks to multiple windows and patio doors with southern and western exposure. This space is likely to become the heart of the apartment once renovated. From here, patio doors lead onto a small balcony. While not large, it enjoys good sunlight during the afternoon and early evening and provides a pleasant outdoor extension of the living space.

The apartment requires renovation throughout. Electrical and plumbing systems will need updating, walls will require replastering and repainting, and humidity caused by the period of vacancy will need to be addressed. These are typical works for a apartment to renovate near Palermo, and offer the opportunity to rethink finishes and layout according to personal taste and intended use.

Surroundings

Casa Giuseppe enjoys a highly convenient position within Santa Flavia. The train station is approximately 100–200 metres from the apartment and can be reached in just a few minutes on foot. From here, Palermo city centre is accessible in around 25 minutes by train, making it entirely feasible to live in Santa Flavia while working or spending time in the city.

All daily services are within walking distance. Grocery shops, cafés, pharmacies, bakeries and other essential amenities are located along Corso Filangeri and the surrounding streets, allowing for a practical and relaxed lifestyle without reliance on a car. This is often a key factor for international buyers seeking a more walkable way of life.

The sea can be reached in around 15–20 minutes on foot. Santa Flavia and the nearby coastal areas are known for their small harbours, seaside walks and access to the water, offering a pleasant balance between town life and the coast.

Bagheria is just a short drive or cycle away and provides larger supermarkets, a wider range of shops and a strong restaurant scene that remains active throughout the year. The Capo Zafferano peninsula, with its coves and coastal paths, lies close by and is easily explored by car, bike or boat.

Further along the coast, Cefalù is reachable in just over half an hour by train or car and offers one of Sicily’s most iconic beach towns. Palermo itself provides a rich cultural scene, international connections and a vibrant urban life, while remaining comfortably separate from the quieter pace of Santa Flavia.

To get a comprehensive feel for what the area has to offer, take a look at our in-depth guide to Santa Flavia and the surrounding coast.

Potential

Casa Giuseppe represents a solid renovation opportunity, in a location with consistent demand. Its proximity to the train station, the town centre and the sea, combined with the absence of condominium expenses, makes it suitable for a variety of uses.

As a primary residence, it offers a comfortable base for those wishing to live in Sicily year-round while staying well connected to Palermo. As a second home, it provides an accessible and authentic coastal setting without the pressures of a heavily touristic area.

From an investment perspective, Santa Flavia performs well in both short- and medium-term rentals, particularly among international tenants who value good transport links and proximity to the sea. Once renovated, the apartment could be positioned effectively within this market, appealing to visitors who want easy access to Palermo without city prices.

Managing a renovation project from abroad can feel challenging, but it does not have to be. Property in Sicily supports its clients throughout the entire process, from purchase to renovation planning and, if required, project management services.

Our sister company Solemar Sicilia has decades of experience managing holiday rentals in Sicily. They can offer invaluable help navigating the licensing and practical side of short-term lets. All of our services are designed to assist especially overseas buyers, offering reliable local support and long-term peace of mind.

Casa Giuseppe is therefore a property that requires an initial investment of time and resources, but offers a realistic, flexible and well-located base with the potential to adapt to different needs over time. Reach out to us with any queries you may have about this attractive apartment to renovate near Palermo.