Sale

Three-room apartment in Ilinden with two terraces

SofiaIlinden

Published: 8 September 2026 Updated: 8 September 2026

Sale190,000 €2,159 €/m²

Expected rent770 € /mo

~34,500 € BELOW MARKET

good value

against the median for 3-room apartments in Ilinden (27 properties)

Area

88 m²

Floor

1 / 8

Construction

Panel

Year

1980

Yield analysis

Fair investment rating

4.9% / yr

Monthly payment843 €20% down payment · 20 yrs · 3%

Expected rent770 €at market conditions for the neighbourhood

The rent covers 91% of the payment — you top up about 73 €/mo for 20 years. From rent alone, with no loan, it pays for itself in 21 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 34,500 € below the typical price (the median) for 3-room apartments in Ilinden (27 properties) — 2,159 €/m² against 2,552 €/m².

Apartment with three rooms in a prefab panel building, located in the Ilinden district, Sofia.

The property has a functional layout with two bedrooms, a living room, a large kitchen, bathroom with toilet, and two balconies. It is situated on the first floor of eight, with no walk-through rooms.

The building is prefab panel from 1980, equipped with an elevator and district heating. The apartment has PVC windows and needs renovation.

The location is close to Vardar metro station and offers access to schools, kindergartens, hospitals, and supermarkets. The area is well served by public transport.

Suitable for people looking for a home with a convenient location and the possibility to renovate according to personal preferences.

With 20% down over 20 years the monthly mortgage payment is about 843 €, against an expected local rent of 770 €. The rent covers 91% of it.

Source: Market statistics for 3-room apartments in Ilinden

Pros and cons

AI summary

Pros

functional layout
two terraces
close to metro
elevator

Cons

needs renovation
prefab panel block
ground floor

Questions for the viewing

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Why is this priced below comparable properties? Is there anything that could affect the sale?
Because: The price per m² is about 15% below the average for comparable properties.
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.
Has the block been insulated under the renovation programme, and is there paperwork for it?
Because: Prefabricated panel construction.
Have the risers been replaced, and when was the roof last repaired?
Because: The building dates from 1980 — about 46 years old.
Is there damp, is there enough daylight, and what is the noise like?
Because: The property is on the first floor.