Sale

One-room apartment with balcony in Lyulin 5, Sofia

SofiaLyulin 5
Published: 4 May 2026 Updated: 8 September 2026
Sale120,000 €2,666 €/m²
Expected rent533 € /mo

~20,500 € ABOVE MARKET

overpriced

against the median for 1-room apartments in Lyulin 5 (25 properties)

Area
45 m²
Floor
7 / 9
Construction
Panel
Year
1970

Yield analysis

Fair investment rating

5.3% / yr
Monthly payment532 €20% down payment · 20 yrs · 3%
Expected rent533 €at market conditions for the neighbourhood

The rent covers 100% of the payment — the tenant pays off the loan over 20 years. From rent alone, with no loan, it pays for itself in 19 years. Calculated from the median rent for the neighbourhood, at full occupancy and before running costs — a benchmark, not a guarantee.

Price history

5 changes since listing▼ 11.1% · 15,000 €
  1. 135,000 €4 May 2026Initial price
  2. 130,000 €▼ 5,000 € (3.7%) 18 June 2026Price reduced
  3. 130,000 €▲ 0 € (0%) 30 June 2026Price increased
  4. 125,000 €▼ 5,000 € (3.8%) 10 July 2026Price reduced
  5. 125,000 €▲ 0 € (0%) 10 July 2026Price increased
  6. 120,000 €▼ 5,000 € (4%) 8 September 2026Price reducedCurrent

Property analysis

This apartment is priced about 20,500 € above the typical price (the median) for 1-room apartments in Lyulin 5 (25 properties) — 2,666 €/m² against 2,208 €/m².

One-room apartment in the district of Lyulin 5, Sofia, located on the 7th floor of 9 in a prefab panel building.

The property has a 45 sq m floor area and includes a balcony, with a walk-through layout that ensures the rooms are independent.

The building dates from 1976, with an elevator and district heating, and the apartment needs renovation, with PVC window frames.

The area is well developed with convenient access to urban infrastructure and public services.

Suitable for those seeking a functional property with renovation potential in an urban environment.

With 20% down over 20 years the monthly mortgage payment is about 532 €, against an expected local rent of 533 €. The rent covers the whole payment (100%).

This property is advertised in 2 offers, all from the same agency. All offers are at the same price. It has been listed for 151 days. The asking price has fallen by 15,000 € (11.1%) since it was first listed.

Source: Market statistics for 1-room apartments in Lyulin 5

Pros and cons

AI summary
Pros
  • elevator
  • balcony
  • walk-through
  • east aspect
Cons
  • needs renovation
  • prefab panel construction

Questions for the viewing

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Derived from this specific property's data — not a generic checklist. Take them with you.

  1. Is there still room to negotiate, and why has it not sold yet?

    Because: The price has been cut 3 times — about 11% below the original asking price.

  2. Who am I negotiating with, and who is authorised to agree a price?

    Because: The property appears in 2 listings at the same price.

  3. What is the scope of the work, and are there hidden problems with the wiring or plumbing?

    Because: The listing states that the property needs renovation.

  4. Has the block been insulated under the renovation programme, and is there paperwork for it?

    Because: Prefabricated panel construction.

  5. Have the risers been replaced, and when was the roof last repaired?

    Because: The building dates from 1970 — about 56 years old.

Generated automatically from the data we hold. They do not replace an in-person viewing, a survey or legal due diligence.

Layout

  • bedroom
  • bathroom

Amenities

  • Elevator
  • Needs Renovation

Exposure

AI summary
EEast

Morning sun, cooler afternoons

Details

Category
Residential
Rooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Furnishing
Yes

Location

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