Best neighborhoods to look for a home in Messina, Sicily. From the center to the suburbs, everything you need to know to choose well.
Messinait is the third largest city in theSicilyand has more than 200,000 inhabitants. Considering the complexity of its neighborhoods and central and peripheral areas, looking for a house for rent or for sale that is perfect for you may not be easy. This is why, as a Messina, in this article I want to offer you some advice and evaluate for you the main areas where to look for a house in Messina.
Tips for looking for a house in Messina
The real estate market in Messina follows national trends. Finding a house in line with your tastes and your needs, without some initial precautions, could only make you waste time and effort, with the very high risk of not being able to identify the perfect accommodation for you anyway.
So I thought I'd leave you some simple steps that will make the whole process of looking for a house in Messina easier.
Understand what you need
Before starting to look for a house in Messina, try to understand what your priorities are. For example, to get around on foot without a car, it is certainly advisable to find a property in the historic centre. If, on the other hand, you want a garden because you have pets, focus on outlying areas, where there are solutions with open spaces.
Use trusted sites
By now real estate ads can be found everywhere on the web but not all of them are reliable. Choose a secure portal likeWikihouseit can make a difference. In this way you will avoid running into scams, untruthful or inaccurate announcements.
Set your budget
Depending on the area or neighborhood, the rental or sale price varies greatly. As in most Italian cities, the closer you get to the city centre, the higher the prices are as these are highly sought-after areas where the houses are old in a prime location. However, if your budget isn't that high, you can always opt for one of the neighborhoods nearby. In a few minutes by car or public transport you will arrive comfortably in the city centre.
To evaluate the prices, you can take a look atreal estate quotations di Wikicasa. Questa sezione, semplice da utilizzare, vi mostra quanto costa mediamente l’immobile al metro quadro – per vendita e affitto – per ogni quartiere della città.
Where to look for a house in Messina
Let's go now to see the main neighborhoods of Messina in which to look for a house according to your needs.
Centre, La Farina
The area of the historic center of Messina goes from via La Farina to Piazza Duomo and is one of the most expensive areas. In fact, it is in great demand due to the proximity of services, shops and restaurants. The neighborhood is well connected by bus and is just a few minutes walk from the station and the port. Buying a house in the historic center of Messina is a safe investment because the property could always be rented or converted into a tourist facility. I advise you to opt for this neighborhood if you don't mind living in an apartment – even without a lift – and you have a good budget available.
Catania, American Quarter, Valley of the Angels
The area of Catania, the American Quarter, Valle Degli Angeli, is located near the courthouse and the University of Messina, is very central and is well connected to the rest of the city. In this area full of offices, you will find both two-room and three-room apartments at lower prices than in other areas. It is an area equipped with all services, from supermarkets to shops, not far from the central Viale San Martino and not even from the cafes where, especially in winter, you can find live music and parties of all kinds.
The neighborhood is perfect if you don't have your own vehicle as the area is flat and everything can be easily reached on foot or, if you prefer, by bike.
Castanea, Massa, Willow
It is a very quiet area between the Tyrrhenian and Ionian coasts with basic services. Choosing a property in these areas means choosing a daily life away from the buzz and frenzy of the city centre. Ideal if you have your own vehicle, which is absolutely essential for getting around these areas, and you don't have the need, for work or otherwise, to go to the center every day. If so, these solutions are not recommended.
Contemplation, Paradise, San Licandro
The coastal district, which includes Paradiso and San Licandro, is perfect if you don't want to give up the comforts of the city, while staying in a quiet area nestled between the sea on one side and the hills on the other. This perfect combination is compensated by higher prices: in fact, it is the area with the greatest healthiness and profitability of Messina. A point against this area is the scarcity of connections with the center, if you choose to live here it is essential to have a car. For this reason, I recommend it if you have small children and don't want to spare any expenses to live in peace.
Lighthouse, Ganzirri, Sant'Agata
The people of Messina usually populate these areas during the months from May to September, most of them own a second home there which remains vacant during the winter. The area is ideal if, in the summer, you are looking for an area full of beaches, village festivals, cafes and restaurants overlooking the sea. In the months from October to March it is recommended if instead you are looking for tranquility and the "winter sea" is a plus for you. It is absolutely recommended to have your own vehicle.
Tremestieri, Countesses, Gazzi
The areas of Tremestieri, Contesse and Gazzi are located in the southern part of the municipality of Messina and are considered to be on the border between the city center and the suburbs. Specifically, the Gazzi area is a university area par excellence, while that of Contesse and Tremestieri is a pole of shopping centres, hypermarkets and industrial areas.
If you are a university student and are looking for a property near the University Hospital of Messina, the Gazzi area is the one for you. You will find apartments, rooms and properties for every need. The area is perfectly served by public transport and by the tram, which ends here.
Contesse and Tremestieri are instead located further south and, to be reached, they certainly need their own means. In these areas you will be able to find apartments and single houses at lower prices than in the centre, and you will be surrounded by all types of services.
Giampilieri, Santo Stefano and Santa Margherita
The areas of Giampilieri, Santo Stefano and Santa Margherita are located even further south of Tremestieri, along the state road that leads to Catania, about 30/40 minutes by road from the historic center of Messina. They represent an ideal solution if you are looking for an independent property at extremely affordable prices. In these localities, in fact, you can find numerous villas with gardens.
Le tre aree sono servite da supermercati, dotate di una litoranea pedonale e sempre curata nonché di tutti i servizi, a patto che abbiate un mezzo proprio per spostarvi.
Why choose Messina to look for a house
Messina è una città che presenta un’ampia gamma di opportunità dal punto di vista immobiliare. La posizione strategica la rende una zona appetibile per chi cerca servizi, vicinanza al mare e un clima favorevole in ogni mese dell’anno. Che siate studenti, professionisti o coppie con figli, questa città “a misura d’uomo” può rappresentare un punto di riferimento importante nella vostra vita e nel vostro lavoro.
