Novara (Piedmont)

Buy Your Dream Home in Novara, Piedmont

Novara, elegant gateway between Milan and Turin, blends history, comfort, and strategic location. From charming flats in the historic center surrounded by arcaded streets, to homes in peaceful residential zones or countryside escapes — Novara offers quality living with fantastic value.

Novara is the capital city of the province of Novara in the Piedmont region in northwest Italy, to the west of Milan. With 104 284 inhabitants (1-1-2017), it is the second most populous city in Piedmont after Turin. It is an important crossroads for commercial traffic along the routes from Milan to Turin and from Genoa to Switzerland. Novara lies between the rivers Agogna and Terdoppio in northeastern Piedmont, 50 kilometres (31 mi) from Milan and 95 kilometres (59 mi) from Turin.
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Novara Real Estate Market Insights

  • Price spectrum: Around €1,500–1,700 per m² in well-located areas; higher in Centro and Sacro Cuore; more affordable in outlying neighborhoods.
  • Buyer profiles: Families, professionals commuting to Milan or Turin, expatriates looking for a quieter Northern Italian city, retirees, and value-seeking investors.
  • Rental demand: Stable demand in the city center and near the university; student housing and short-term rentals perform well.
  • Connectivity: Perfectly located between Milan and Turin with excellent train and road links; convenient access to Milan airports; close to lakes and nature.
  • Due diligence: Check energy efficiency ratings, maintenance needs for historic properties, renovation costs, and traffic/noise in central areas.

Why Buy a Home in Novara?

  • Property types: Elegant apartments in historic buildings, modern flats in quiet neighborhoods, villas on the outskirts, and country homes in nearby villages.
  • Lifestyle: Enjoy arcaded shopping streets, local food and wine traditions, cultural life in the historic core, and access to lakes and countryside — all within a calm, well-connected city.
  • Highlights: Basilica of San Gaudenzio with its dome, the Cathedral and Baptistery, the Broletto, the Visconti Castle, and the rice fields that surround the city; perfect base for Lake Orta and the Alps.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can foreigners buy property in Novara? Yes. With a Codice Fiscale and a notary. I guide clients through all legal, tax, and procedural steps.

What additional costs apply? Expect 6-7% above the purchase price for taxes, notary, and fees. Renovation or restoration may add costs for historic buildings.

Is rental income possible? Yes — apartments near the university and in central areas have steady demand; short-term rentals attract professionals and visitors.

Where can I find the best value? Outlying districts, smaller historic homes needing updates, or apartments set slightly back from the main piazzas often offer strong €/m² opportunities.

Interested in Novara Homes?

Whether you want a stylish city apartment, a family home in a quiet neighborhood, or a countryside retreat, I assist international buyers from start to finish — viewings, legal checks, tax guidance, and closing. Let’s find your perfect home in Novara.


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