Stone House For Sale in Sicily Under $57K – 1 Hour to Coastal Beaches
$56,136
Three-bedroom, two-bath stone house for sale in Sicily. The home has tiled floors, two balconies, a basement and attic. Located one hour to Sciacca and other coastal towns with beautiful beaches.

Realtor Comments
n Chiusa Sclavani, in via Fabbro n. 3/5, a single house of about 165 square meters, on three levels, with double exposure and independent entrances is proposed for sale. The property is ideal for those looking for a spacious and well-distributed housing solution.
On the ground floor there is access to an entrance hall, followed by a living room, kitchen, bathroom and closet. On the basement floor there is a functional and comfortable laundry room.
Going up to the first floor there are three bedrooms, all with balcony, and a second bathroom.
On the top floor there is an attic, which can be used as a evacuation room.
The property includes an attached warehouse of about 15 square meters, perfect as a storage.
The property lends itself well as a main house, in a quiet and well connected area a few steps from the main course of the village.
- 3bd
- 2ba
- 1,776sqft

Contact Realtor: Medistudio Immobiliere
Chiusa Sclafani, Palermo (province). $56,136

Pros
🌟 Rich History & Culture
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Abundant UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as Arab-Norman architecture, elegant palaces, baroque churches, and theaters like Teatro Massimo—earning Palermo its reputation as a cultural cornerstone
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A buzzing arts scene with cultural festivals (Manifesta, film and queer film fests, Vie dei Tesori), museums, operas, and galleries
🍽️ Gastronomic Paradise
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A famed street food culture: arancine, pane e panelle, fresh seafood, and markets like Ballarò and Vucciria deliver flavor on a budget
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Overall food costs significantly lower than in other Western European cities
🌤️ Mediterranean Climate & Beaches
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Over 300 days of sunshine per year, mild winters, hot summers tempered by sea breezes; easy access to nearby beaches like Mondello
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Warm seas, pleasant coastal weather, and affordable travel options make it great for year-round living .
💰 Lower Cost of Living
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Living costs are lower than northern Italian cities, with one-bedroom rent as low as €400–700/month
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Utilities, groceries, and public transit (bus/tram passes) are affordable .
🌍 International & Revitalizing
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A welcoming, multicultural vibe (Spanish, Arabic, French roots) and friendly locals with some English speakers in tourist areas .
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Palermo is undergoing a renaissance: historic center restorations, new restaurants, B&Bs, and creative entrepreneurial activity
⚠️ Cons
🚦 Traffic, Noise & Cleanliness Issues
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Maa ny find urban life chaotic: congested streets, frequent honking, scooters, public noise, litter, stray animals, and graffiti in many areas .
🏚️ Aging Infrastructure
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Part of the city suffers from under-maintained buildings, unreliable services (water, electricity, internet, transport), and remnants of WWII damage .
🛡️ Crime & Mafia Legacy
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Petty theft, pickpocketing, scams more common in tourist-heavy zones, plus lingering mafia influence in some neighborhoods
🌐 Limited Services & Job Opportunities
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Lower quality education and healthcare compared to northern Italy; few international schools and fewer English services
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High unemployment and limited job prospects, especially without Italian fluency
📉 Bureaucratic Slowdowns
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Noticeable inefficiencies in paperwork, permits, system delays—aligned with common Mediterranean bureaucracy frustrations .
🔥 Summer Heat & Noise
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Summers can be intensely hot (90 °F+), and non-air-conditioned homes can be uncomfortable; noise persists late into the night

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