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Buy Property in Greece: Islands, Athens and the Golden Visa

7,224 homes, apartments and plots from local agents and developers, across 19 cities and towns.

Listings
7,224
Cities
19
Land
2,749
Under 100k
1,255

Properties for sale in Greece

Listings link to the original agent or portal, where you can contact the seller directly.

32 properties shown

Park Rise (Ellinikon)Apartment

Price on request

Athens

1 bd
Pavilion Terraces (Ellinikon)Apartment

€400,000

Athens

1 bd
Promenade Heights (Ellinikon)Apartment

€470,000

Athens

1 bd
Riviera Tower (Ellinikon)Apartment

Price on request

Athens

1 bd 1 ba 70 m²
San Diego ResidencesApartment

€350,000

Athens

41 m²
Santorini VillasHouse

Price on request

Santorini

1 bd 1 ba
The Cove Villas (Ellinikon)House

€850,000

Athens

The Ellinikon – The Cove ResidencesApartment

€800,000

Athens

1 bd 1 ba 70 m²
For Sale - Villa 109 m² in CreteVilla

€645,000

Crete

2 bd 2 ba 109 m²
For Sale - Flat 28 m² in ThessalonikiApartment

€110,000

Thessaloniki

1 bd 1 ba 28 m²
For Sale - Flat 43 m² in CreteApartment

€189,000

Crete

1 bd 1 ba 43 m²
For Sale - Flat 41 m² in CreteApartment

€195,000

Crete

1 bd 1 ba 41 m²
For Sale - Villa 280 m² on the island of ThassosVilla

€320,000

Thassos

6 bd 3 ba 280 m²
For Sale - Maisonette 72 m² in CreteApartment

€179,000

Crete

2 bd 2 ba 72 m²
For Sale - Villa 136 m² in CreteVilla

€910,000

Crete

3 bd 3 ba 136 m²
For Sale - Flat 68 m² in CreteApartment

€375,000

Crete

2 bd 1 ba 68 m²
For Sale - Flat 51 m² in AthensApartment

€85,000

Athens

1 bd 1 ba 51 m²
For Sale - Detached house 82 m² in CreteHouse

€287,500

Crete

2 bd 1 ba 82 m²
For Sale - Flat 61 m² in CreteApartment

€372,000

Crete

2 bd 2 ba 61 m²
For Sale - Villa 156 m² in CreteVilla

€950,000

Crete

3 bd 3 ba 156 m²
For Sale - Maisonette 180 m² in CreteApartment

€549,000

Crete

4 bd 3 ba 180 m²
For Sale - Villa 163 m² in CreteVilla

€585,000

Crete

4 bd 2 ba 163 m²
For Sale - Detached house 139 m² in ChalkidikiHouse

€185,000

Chalkidiki

1 bd 2 ba 139 m²
For Sale - Detached house 90 m² in ChalkidikiHouse

€170,000

Chalkidiki

2 bd 1 ba 90 m²
For Sale - Villa 150 m² in CreteVilla

€960,000

Crete

3 bd 2 ba 150 m²
For Sale - Villa 138 m² in CreteVilla

€499,000

Crete

4 bd 2 ba 138 m²
For Sale - Villa 112 m² in CreteVilla

€414,000

Crete

3 bd 2 ba 112 m²
For Sale - Flat 95 m² in ThessalonikiApartment

€365,000

Thessaloniki

2 bd 1 ba 95 m²
For Sale - Flat 147 m² in ThessalonikiApartment

€280,000

Thessaloniki

5 bd 5 ba 147 m²
For Sale - Flat 35 m² in ThessalonikiApartment

€172,000

Thessaloniki

1 bd 1 ba 35 m²
For Sale - Duplex 101 m² in ThessalonikiApartment

€420,000

Thessaloniki

2 bd 2 ba 101 m²
For Sale - Duplex 80 m² in ThessalonikiApartment

€93,000

Thessaloniki

2 bd 1 ba 80 m²

Where to buy in Greece

Cities and towns with the most properties for sale right now.

Buyer's guide: Greece

Property for sale in Greece covers 6,472 listings on RealEstateAbroad, from Athens apartments to island plots and Halkidiki holiday homes, at a median asking price of €275,000. Interest from overseas buyers has grown with the Golden Visa and strong tourism, but prices vary a lot by island and region. Here is what you need to know before you buy.

Greece property market snapshot

These numbers come from current listings on RealEstateAbroad and are asking prices. The middle half of priced listings sits between €132,000 and €600,000.

Greece is unusual in having more listings for land than for any other type (2,637 of 6,447), so the headline median includes many plots. For homes alone, look at the apartment and house pages below. Price per m² is available for just over half of the listings, so treat it as indicative.

IndicatorCurrent listings
Median asking price€275,000
Typical range (25th to 75th percentile)€132,000 to €600,000
Median price per m²€2,543
Median size141 m²
Listings analysed6,472
Property-type mixlands 41%, apartments 28%, houses 15%, commercials 9%

Where to buy in Greece

Our location data groups some listings by region or island, not only by city.

  • Athens (€420,000 median) and wider Attica (€425,000) are the largest market: city flats, coastal suburbs and the Athens Riviera.
  • Thessaloniki (€205,000) is the second city and a lower-cost alternative with a university population.
  • Crete (€320,000) is the biggest island market, with villas, plots and flats near Chania, Rethymno and Heraklion.
  • Corfu (€192,000) attracts European buyers, with traditional stone houses and sea-view villas.
  • Halkidiki is represented by Chalkidiki, Kassandra and Sithonia, with beach apartments and holiday homes at moderate prices.
  • The Olympic Coast has the lowest median in our top list (€125,000), alongside Kavala, Thassos and the Peloponnese.
  • Euboea island and Loutraki are within weekend reach of Athens.
AreaListingsMedian priceTypical rangeMedian per m²
Athens933€420,000€260,375 to €897,000€3,945
Attica405€425,000€220,000 to €820,000€2,203
Thessaloniki374€205,000€115,250 to €423,750€2,380
Crete726€320,000€150,000 to €686,500€3,200
Corfu559€192,000€76,500 to €490,000€2,273
Kassandra473€250,000€135,000 to €500,000€3,058
Olympic Coast626€125,000€65,000 to €280,000€1,361
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Property types in Greece

  • Land: 2,637 listings. Check building rights, road access and whether the plot is inside a town plan.
  • Apartments: 1,790 listings, mainly in Athens, Thessaloniki and resort towns.
  • Houses: 989 listings, from village homes to maisonettes.
  • Commercial property: 585 listings, including shops, offices and hotels.
  • Villas: 446 listings, mostly on islands and in Halkidiki.

Budget buyers can start with cheap property in Greece or homes under €100,000.

How foreigners buy property in Greece

EU citizens can buy freely. Non-EU citizens can also buy, with one important caveat: in designated border areas, including parts of northern Greece and many islands, the buyer needs prior approval from the relevant authorities. A local lawyer will tell you whether your property falls in that zone.

  1. Get a Greek tax number (AFM) and open a Greek bank account.
  2. Appoint a lawyer to carry out due diligence on title, planning permits, debts and the cadastre (land registry) entry.
  3. Sign a preliminary agreement and pay a deposit, typically 10%.
  4. Complete at a notary, where the sale deed is signed and tax is paid.
  5. Register the deed at the land registry or cadastre office.

Title problems on older property and incomplete building permits are the main risk. Make sure the property is registered in the national cadastre and that all structures are legal.

Costs and taxes

Figures are approximate and should be checked with your lawyer.

CostTypical amount
Property transfer taxApprox. 3.09% of the taxable value, paid by the buyer
VAT on new-build24% (often suspended or replaced by the transfer tax on some purchases)
Notary feesApprox. 1% to 2% plus VAT
Land registry or cadastre feesApprox. 0.5% to 0.7%
LawyerApprox. 1% to 2% plus VAT
Estate agentApprox. 2% plus VAT
Annual property tax (ENFIA)Based on size, location and age; a supplementary tax applies to high-value holdings
Rental income taxProgressive rates, starting around 15%

Golden Visa and residency

Greece's Golden Visa grants residence to non-EU buyers who invest in real estate. Thresholds depend on location: higher in the most in-demand areas (such as Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos and Santorini) and lower elsewhere, with a reduced threshold for converting commercial buildings or restoring listed ones. The rules have tightened in the last two years, and there are restrictions on using golden-visa properties for short-term rental, so check the current threshold and conditions with a Greek lawyer before choosing a property. Our Greece buying guide explains how to find independent advice.

Financing

Greek banks are cautious with non-residents. Many foreign buyers pay cash or borrow against another property. Where a loan is offered, expect lower loan-to-value ratios, around 50% to 70%, a requirement for proof of income, and euro-denominated rates. Use our mortgage calculator to model costs and see the Greece financing guide.

Pros and cons

Advantages

  • Strong holiday and rental demand, with an international airport network.
  • Prices on many islands and mainland coasts are still lower than in Italy, Spain or France.
  • The Golden Visa, for those who meet the threshold.
  • A mild climate and relatively low cost of living.

Drawbacks

  • Border-zone approvals for non-EU buyers.
  • Bureaucracy, and legacy title and planning problems on older properties.
  • Limited mortgage availability for non-residents.
  • Seasonal rental income on many islands.

In Greece the diligence matters more than the discount: a cheap plot or village house is only a bargain once the title, the permit and the cadastre entry are all clean.

— RealEstateAbroad market note

Next steps

Choose a region, then use our Greece market analysis for context. If you need help, contact our team.

Last updated 8 October 2026

Buying property in Greece: FAQ

Can foreigners buy property in Greece?

Yes. EU citizens buy freely. Non-EU citizens can buy too, but need approval in designated border areas such as parts of northern Greece and many islands.

How much does property cost in Greece?

The median asking price on current listings is €275,000, with half of priced listings between €132,000 and €600,000. Athens, Attica and the Peloponnese sit above that median; the Olympic Coast and Corfu sit below it.

What taxes are payable when buying in Greece?

Buyers typically pay a transfer tax of about 3.09% on resales, plus notary, lawyer and registry fees. New-builds may carry 24% VAT. Confirm which applies to the property you are looking at.

Does Greece still have a Golden Visa?

Yes, but thresholds depend on location and have risen in popular areas. Check current figures and conditions, including limits on short-term rental, with a Greek lawyer.

Can non-residents get a mortgage in Greece?

Sometimes. Greek banks lend to non-residents on a limited basis, usually up to about 50% to 70% of the value. Many foreign buyers use cash or equity from another property.

What should I check before buying land in Greece?

Verify the title in the cadastre, building rights and zoning, road access, utilities and any forest or archaeological restrictions. Never pay a deposit before a lawyer reviews the documents.

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