Spacious Renovation Opportunity in Amara, San Sebastián
€825,000
San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain
2
bathrooms
Apartment
property type
4 weeks ago
listed
The Habio take
AI summaryThis bright, high-floor apartment on Avenida Sancho el Sabio offers 158 m² of space to fully renovate according to your personal style. Situated in the desirable Amara neighbourhood, it combines convenience with potential, located near shops, parks, and excellent transport links.
- city
- walkable
- renovation
Highlights
- Spacious 158 m² apartment
- High-floor with great natural light
- Located on Avenida Sancho el Sabio
- Near amenities and public transport
- Renovation potential with architectural support
- Includes 10 m² storage room
Worth knowing
- Requires complete renovation
- Limited details on parking availability
- No lift explicitly mentioned
Good fit for: Ideal for those looking to personalise a spacious apartment in a central location.
Lifestyle scores
- Beach
- 40
- Walkable
- 80
- Remote work
- 70
- Family
- 65
- Retirement
- 60
- Airport access
- 50
- Investment
- 75
- Luxury
- 55
- Value
- 70
About this place
This large, 158 m² apartment in the upper section of Avenida Sancho el Sabio is ideally located close to the city centre, near Araba Park and Easo Square. With 136 m² of usable space and five rooms, including two bathrooms, it's a bright opportunity for buyers looking to renovate a property to their taste.
The apartment is situated in a robust 1947 concrete-structure building, which has passed its recent technical inspection without any pending issues. Buyers can explore various renovation options, currently available through in-house architectural services.
In addition to its spacious layout, the property includes a 10 m² storage room. The location boasts strong transport links, with easy access to numerous bus routes and the Topo railway station connecting residents to the rest of San Sebastián and beyond.
What this place offers
- storage
- heating
- individual heating
- elevator
Buying property in Spain
Spain welcomes foreign buyers with no nationality restrictions. The buyer needs an NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) before completion, and most buyers open a Spanish bank account to handle the deposit and ongoing charges. An independent lawyer (abogado) is strongly recommended — the notario only checks the deed, not the wider title.
Spain ended its Golden Visa property route in April 2025.
Non-resident mortgages are widely available, typically 60–70% LTV.
Non-resident sellers face a 3% withholding from the sale price (retención), claimable against capital gains tax.
Always check community-of-owners (comunidad) debts and outstanding IBI before completion — they transfer with the property.
General guidance only — confirm specifics with a qualified local lawyer or tax adviser. Reference
