Sale

One-room apartment with balcony in Zaharna Fabrika, Sofia

SofiyaZaharna Fabrika

Published: 5 August 2026 Updated: 5 August 2026

Sale120,000 €3,000 €/m²

Expected rent851 € /mo

~33,000 € ABOVE MARKET

overpriced

against the median for apartments in Zaharna Fabrika (14 properties)

Area

40 m²

Floor

4 / 4

Construction

Brick

Year

1960

Yield analysis

Strong investment rating

8.5% / yr

Monthly payment532 €20% down payment · 20 yrs · 3%

Expected rent851 €at market conditions for the neighbourhood

The rent covers 160% of the payment — the tenant pays off the loan over 20 years. From rent alone, with no loan, it pays for itself in 12 years. Calculated from the median rent for the neighbourhood, at full occupancy and before running costs — a benchmark, not a guarantee.

Property analysis

This apartment is priced about 33,000 € above the typical price (the median) for apartments in Zaharna Fabrika (14 properties) — 3,000 €/m² against 2,171 €/m².

One-room apartment with an area of 40 sq m, located in the district of Zaharna Fabrika in Sofia. The property is on the top floor (4 of 4) in a brick building from 1960.

The layout includes a room, kitchen, bathroom with toilet and balcony off the kitchen, as well as an adjacent basement storage. The apartment has a medium aspect - northeast/southwest, providing good daylight.

The building is brick and maintained, and the property is warm and requires minimal maintenance effort. Amenities include parking, internet, and access control.

The location is close to Zapaden Park, offering a green environment and tranquility, as well as easy access to various parts of the city.

The property is suitable for those seeking a compact home with conveniences and proximity to nature in an urban setting.

With 20% down over 20 years the monthly mortgage payment is about 532 €, against an expected local rent of 851 €. The rent covers the whole payment (160%).

Source: Market statistics for apartments in Zaharna Fabrika

Pros and cons

AI summary

Pros

close to park
functional layout
parking
access control

Cons

top floor
needs minimal investment

Questions for the viewing

Only on imotesa

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

Have the risers been replaced, and when was the roof last repaired?
Because: The building dates from 1960 — about 66 years old.
What condition is the roof in, and does it overheat in summer?
Because: The property is on the top floor.
Is there a lift in the building, and what condition is it in?
Because: The property is on floor 4 and the listing does not mention a lift.