When the summer ended we realised that we hadn't been listing properties for a time. There are a multitude of reasons but there were so few properties available and that we considered good value that we hadn't actually found anything worth listing. Equally the agents we know were telling us that they were struggling to get properties in of any type. Everyone gets offered overpriced rubbish by sellers known as "optimists", we have talked about that group in many posts recently, but they aren't worth listing.
So we went out to find more properties and we have had a very successful month in September for listing new properties, at least new for us. Today therefore we are going to take a look at some of the latest properties for sale from an under 200k apartment on the edge of Valencia to some rather nice suburban retreats... oh and a huge Palace. Let's go in price order from lower to higher.
199K Apartment in Benimamet
The first place we have seen for a while under 200k that just works. Most places under 200k have some form of restriction, social housing, rented long term etc... This one is available now and visits can be made from the 25th of October onwards.
The latest Valencia Property offer comes onto the market after eight years of rental and a modernisation. This third floor walk up apartment in Benimamet on the edge of the city has 70m2 of living space plus a 16m2 terrace. It has two bedrooms, an open plan living area leading out onto a large terrace with excellent city views and is just a couple of hiundred metres from the metro station with easy access to the city via bus train and even walking.
This place needs to be lived in and enjoyed as it has been for eight years previously by the tenant. Visits are available after the 24th when the current medium term rental finishes. New air conditioning in the main bedroom, soundproofed walls, new kitchen worktop, security alarm and very little needed to do. Maybe the furniture is a bit tired but you can sort that bit by bit after moving in.
Book your visit quickly and come and see it. There aren't many properties under 200k in Valencia.
Rustic Property in Chiva 225K
Stones need polishing from time to time and this Rustic Villa in Chiva is a jewel of possibility and potential to create a wonderful gem.
This Single Storey Rustic Chalet in the countryside could be the perfect Getaway, Holiday home or the Investment that you’ve been looking for, with easy access to the A3 and a 20 minute drive to Manises Airport, and close proximity to El Bosque, one of the nicest Golf Courses in Valencia.
Five decent sized bedrooms, one bathroom, One W.C, a good sized Living Space with Log Burner, Independent Kitchen with BBQ Chimney for the obligatory Sunday Paella and covered Terraces to front and rear for sun or shade depending on the time of day, year or your requirements. Renovation within the property isn’t necessary but I would probably lose a Bedroom and add a Second Bathroom/Ensuite.
Outside, the elevated plot and low maintenance Upper Tier of the Garden with Swimming Pool has open views to the hills and mountains to the South and the West for evening sunshine, whilst the lower level is a spacious flat grassed area perfect for the green fingered to landscape and cultivate some Carats, here there is also a project of Summer Kitchen and seating area that needs a handyman and some TLC to finish it off.
A good house, in a quiet zone with a very attractive price, it’s time to make it gleam.
290K Beach Barrio Apartment
On Calle Barraca, named after the traditional Valencian houses that originally lined the streets of this Maritime District and now considered by most as the prettiest in the neighbourhood, we can find this excellent apartment behind a classic facade built in 1930, nicely renovated and furnished with a reliable tenant already installed to guarantee instant returns.
This 1st Floor Walk up has Two Bedrooms, One Bathroom, One W.C, a pleasant Open Plan Living Space and Kitchen facing East for sea breezes and morning sunshine but protected from the afternoon heat, perfectly positioned in Cabanyal for the Beaches, Bars, Restaurants, traditional Food Market for daily supplies and there is also plenty of transport options to get you to and from the City and Airport.
So, some long term passive income (Until August 2029) then you can slide into this great little lock up and leave in a thriving Barrio.
Get in touch for more details. Future you will be glad you did.
Accessible Living and Light 345K
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Currently commercial with a tourist licence in place which is transferrable and, according to the architect, easily convertible into residential, and residential with accessability for disabled people, this apartment in the Nou Moles area of Valencia is an excellent place to live to act as a base for all of your Valencia lifestyle.
Recently modernised to a very high standard, none of your cheap floors and bathrooms here, this two bedroom, two bathroom apartment with a huge open plan living area and terraces to the front and rear, is a ground floor marvel. Why a marvel? Because it is so light. Usually ground floors tend to be dark and dingy, here we are flooded with light front and back.
Now you might be looking at the photos and saying to yourself, I only see one bathroom. That's right. However, the full preinstallation of a second bathroom in the main bedroom is already done and the sellers will put in that second bathroom for anyone who wants it. After all you might prefer that space to be the snug reading area it currently is! Options you see! Options are always the best.
Currently you can buy this property and rent it out short or medium term or even live there off and on. However you can also change the denomination to residential and live there permanently. It could be a great Stepping Stone Rental too if you are so inclined.
Just a five minute walk from the riverbed, ten minutes to the Bioparc and Cabecera Park and with two metro stations within a five minute walk, you are even in central Valencia in around 25 mins walking.
Well worth a look if you want space, terraces and easy access.
Parkside Living 350K
If you were to move Today’s property 500m closer to the city centre you would be looking at 500k easily. 4 spacious bedrooms, recently renovated and overlooking the Turia riverbed park, I mean it sounds too good to be true right? Well the reason is exactly that, it’s a little but further afield in the Nou Moles neighbourhood which we’ve mentioned on here before as being a bit of an undiscovered gem rather than the more sought-after neighbourhoods down the road like Petxina, El Carmen or Gran Via.
The buildings around here don’t generally feature the nice façades you’ll find in those areas I’ve just mentioned as they were built back in the late 50’s / early 60’s when the idea of actually trying to have your building look pretty seemed like a waste of time. But to be honest who bloody cares, you’ll be on the inside and looking out at the same views as your uptown neighbours only you’ll be a couple of hundred thousand to the better! You still have direct access to the park on your doorstep, a stroll into the city is 20 minutes instead of 12, the public transport will still get you to all points of the city, and there has been lots of investment put into this area recently to add more green spaces and give it a bit of a makeover.
Come see for yourself, drop us a line and we’ll get a visit arranged for you. You can walk that extra 500m right?
Renovated Patraix Apartment 365K
You wouldn’t know it to look at it now, but once upon a time the neighbourhood of Patraix was almost completely isolated from Valencia. The Favara canal, farmland and the Valencia-Utiel train line completely surrounding it leaving the only access in and out through Cuenca street. But in the 60’s that all changed as the city started expanding and property demand led to the farmland being urbanised. Nowadays you are a 15 minute stroll from the city centre and the Patriax neighbourhood is a hustling bustling hotchpotch of locals, immigrants (ex-pats if you’re fancy), young families, older lifelong residents and everything in between.
One of the major hubs in the area is the Plaza de Patraix which you have right on your doorstep with todays property. A 5th floor renovation so new it isn’t even finished yet hence the renders rather than actual photos. Rest assured though that the finished product will be pretty much exactly as the renders show. The work is expected to be finished in about a month so once you sign on the dotted line you’ll be able to move right in and enjoy the life of an urbanite while below you rest the bones of long-gone farmers.
The Whole Shebang 385K
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It’s rare we can offer an apartment that has literally everything you will require but today is that rare day. We have a duplex Attic on the top floor of a four storey building in the lesser known but truly excellent town of Silla located just south of Valencia right next to the Albufera nature reserve. With a population of 20,000 you can well imagine that this is not a sleepy village but rather a thriving, busy municipality just a 15 minute drive from Valencia City. Public transport offerings include a train every 20 minutes to the Valencia North train station that gets you there in less than half an hour.
As for the apartment itself, well like I said, this has everything:
✅Terrace (30 m²)
✅Parking Space
✅Storage unit
✅Solar Panels
✅Walk in Closet
✅Recently renovated / Turn Key
Space, light, energy efficiency, contemporary design and excellent quality of materials make this one a must-see. I’m probably forgetting a thing or two there but all the more reason to book a visit and discover for yourself.
Life in L'Eliana 599K
If you are looking to relocate to Valencia with family but need plenty of space with garden and pool we guarantee La Eliana will be a good place to start your search and maybe possibly (and quite likely) your best option.
This bright detached villa just a short walk to the pretty town of L’Eliana, with proximity to a number of schools, shops, restaurants, cafes and all the services necessary for a busy family’s schedule.An unbeatable area to establish a permanent residence and enjoy tranquility without sacrificing convenience.
On the main floor, a spacious enclosed terrace leads to the large living-dining room with a fireplace and integrated kitchen, creating a modern, warm, and functional environment with direct access to the garden and pool. On this same floor, there is also a bedroom and a full bathroom. The first floor features three large double bedrooms and two full bathrooms, one of which is en-suite in the master bedroom, offering comfort and privacy. The attic provides an extra spacious and versatile area, ideal as an office, leisure space, or additional bedroom, whilst downstairs in the basement a garage with capacity for two or three vehicles and a practical storage area.
The low maintenance garden sits on a practical 600 m² plot with inviting swimming pool and pleasant covered Summer Kitchen perfect for friends and family gatherings.
So take a look, come and spend some time in this great town and you’ll probably realise it’s the best place for you and yours too.
Let's Finish With a Palace 1.1m
What does just north of a million euros buy you these days? Let’s have a look
Dublin - A 4-bedroom semi-detached or detached home in well-established residential areas, just 15 minutes drive to the nearest public transport link and not a long way to Tipperary (closer than the city centre in fact)
London - a house in Cockfosters, or maybe a terrace in Pratt’s Bottom, a semi on Helmet Row, a pad on Cumming Street? Nothing funny about that, stop smirking
New York - a one bed in Manhattan or a 2 bed in Queens and Brooklyn, but these might come with a doorman for witty repartee and crucial clues to help solve murder mysteries if TV hasn’t been lying to me all these years
Or…. a castle palace just outside Valencia? This is in Naquera, where once upon a time those who could afford it built summer villas in hills. Cooler nights than the city and refreshing sea breezes. 30 kms from the city and 15 from the beach. This house is just a 5 minute walk from the town centre.
The property is 750m2, and sits on a plot of 3,800m2. There are 9 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, 2 kitchens, a terrace, a tower and more. In the garden there is a swimming pool, a summer kitchen, barbecue area and mountain views. The photos do it justice better than I can.
So the next time you’re stuck in a 3 hour commute, chuckling at the bus going to Titley Close, or exchanging one liners with Gus the doorman, think of what could have been, and might still be. Call us
Property News
Spain has a shortage of properties around the 650,000 mark. This shortage is expected to grow to 1 million by 2030. The thing is there are plenty of empty properties in Spain but they are in empty properties in "Empty Spain", the small towns and villages where people have moved from because all of the work is concentrated in the main conurbations and cities. When you consider this along with everything we talked about last week in the blog about No Land, Slow Licences, and Cheap Mortgages it looks like there will be no falling off of prices any time soon.
Big News From Spain
The biggest news around property in Spain currently is the Mari Carmen case. An 87 year old disgracefully evicted from the property in Madrid where she has lived for 70 years by the Vulture Fund that bought the property (You can see the Guardian report here). This has sparked protests all over Spain as people see this as the last straw. And it's all because there is a new property law in the offing and the government and its partners cannot agree on the measures to be proposed. Stupidly, the protestors from the "Renters Platform" are saying the government should pass a law or fall meaning an incoming Conservative and Fascist government which will not do anything for tenants or people trying to buy their first home. Anyway, there will be more about this next week once the law is passed or otherwise in the parliament. It might still fall in the Congress as the government doesn't have a majority there. It's a mess and it's all because of a Vulture Fund trying to put up a rent by 230%.
Bluesky Thread of the Week
In which we let you know why you should definitely not send money directly from an American bank to a Spanish bank.
Stepping Stones Rental of the Week
The exposed brick, wooden beams, big windows and woven leather dining chairs give it a lot of personality
Historic Valencia, Modern Comfort
Right beside the Torres de Serranos, this is one of those apartments that feels properly Valencian without feeling old-fashioned.
Tucked away on Calle Roteros, in a quiet residential building just steps from the historic centre, this newly modernised home has managed to keep plenty of character while giving you all the comfort you actually want from a city apartment.
The living space is bright, open and full of personality, with original-style exposed brick, wooden beams, large windows and warm natural finishes. There’s a comfortable lounge area, a proper dining table and a modern, fully equipped kitchen — so it works just as well for a quiet night at home as it does for having friends over.
There are two double bedrooms, including a lovely en-suite bedroom, plus a second full bathroom. Both bedrooms are designed to be comfortable, practical spaces rather than simply somewhere to put a suitcase. The property is lined with large windows and balconies on each room giving a great amount of natural light.
And then there’s the location.
Walk outside and you're just two blocks from the Torres de Serranos, with the old town, Turia Gardens, cafés, restaurants and everything that makes Valencia Valencia right on your doorstep. You're close enough to walk everywhere, but the apartment itself sits in a quiet residential building, giving you a little breathing room from the bustle of the city.
A great fit for someone who wants to experience Valencia from the heart of the city — without giving up the feeling of having a proper home to come back to.
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