Trento | $1.28 million (1.09 million euros)

A duplex penthouse with private terraces and city views

This three-bedroom, three-bathroom duplex apartment is in Martignano, a neighborhood 1.6 miles from Trento’s city center. A city of 120,000 residents in northeast Italy’s Trentino-Alto Adige region, Trento is the capital of the eponymous province and is an educational, scientific and financial center. A recent survey conducted by the financial newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore ranked it as the No. 1 Italian province for quality of life.

Trento is in the foothills of the Dolomite Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where skiing, protected climbing trails and cycling routes attract sports enthusiasts the world over. Thirty miles away, Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake, is a popular spot for windsurfing and sailing. The area is also renowned for its World War I-era mountaintop “open air museums.”

Verona’s airport is the closest, 60 miles away, but other options include Venice, about 100 miles southeast, with train and FlixBus connections, and Milan, farther away with more transfers. Trento is served by Trentitalia’s regional and high-speed trains and there is a direct train from Innsbruck through the Brenner Pass.

Size: 1,938 square feet

Price per square foot: $660

Indoors This three-bedroom, three-bathroom duplex is one of four in the building, constructed in 2016 and built into the plot’s slope. The white-themed kitchen is of contemporary design with integrated Miele appliances and a seated island that separates it from the open-plan dining and living areas. A room used as a home office has built-in shelving, and integrated wardrobes throughout offer additional storage. The two floors are connected by a floating staircase. The apartment features Artemide lighting and home automation smart technology.

Outdoor space: Multiple egresses lead to a variety of outdoor spaces: a 700-square-foot terrace with a whirlpool, retractable awning and views of the mountains; a 103-square-foot balcony; and 2,422 square feet of private gardens.

Costs: There are no property taxes if a home is owned as a primary residence; as a secondary residence, the local taxes are $2,450 per year (€2,090). Common fees, which include heating and cooling, are approximately $410 per month (€350).

Contact: Luca Giovannelli | +39-0743-220122 | CasaItalia

Val di Fassa | $1.29 million (1.1 million euros)

A restored mountain chalet with views of the Dolomites

This former hay barn has been transformed into a one-bedroom mountainside lodge with striking views of the Dolomites. The most prominent peak in view is the Cima Undici at 8,258 feet. It is about a mile from Vigo di Fassa, a village with about 1,250 residents in the heart of the Catinaccio ski area. Its valley is one of four in the famous Sellaronda ski circuit.In addition to winter sports enthusiasts, the area is popular with hikers and elite mountain climbers and cyclists. Local attractions include the Ladin Museum and Monzoni Mineralogical Museum, which houses one of the largest collections of Dolomite minerals.

Vigo di Fassa is 53 miles northeast of Trento. Italian and German are equally spoken and Ladin is the hyperlocal native language in Vigo. It is about 25 miles southeast of Bolzano, a city of 106,000 with a small airport serving as the base for SkyAlps, a regional airline. The Bolzano train station is part of the national rail system operated by Trenitalia. It’s most famous line traverses the historic Brenner Pass connecting Italy and Austria.

Size: 538 square feet

Price per square foot: $2,401

Indoors: The 2024 renovation maintained the rustic character of a barn and introduced simple but chic finishes such as Flos lighting fixtures, rough-hewed floors, exposed beams, light wood-toned walls. The mountain-facing side of the house is a ground-to roof glass wall that allows generous light into the main room, which has an open floor plan with a wood-burning fireplace, a simple kitchen with SMEG appliances and a dining area. A sleeping loft in the upstairs eaves offers mountain views and a soaking tub.

Outdoor space: A flagstone patio and nearly 1.5 acres of open field.

Costs: Annual property taxes are $300 (€252), plus a waste tax of $100 (€85).

Contact: Federico Fiorini | +39 045-824-2300 | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty

Bolzano | $1.48 million (1.26 million euros)

A new condominium in a mixed-use urban complex in Bolzano

This three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment is on the fourth floor of a new mixed-used development called WaltherPark, designed by David Chipperfield Architects. The complex, centrally located near the historic Walther Square, the local cathedral, the train station and the newly rejuvenated Parco Stazione. Launched in October 2025, it combines retail, living space, workplaces, hospitality and gastronomy in nine buildings across its footprint. This seven-story residential building has 18 units.

Size: 1,507 square feet

Price per square foot: $955

Indoors: This apartment features an open floor plan in the common areas, and primary bedroom suite and north and east exposures. The contemporary custom-milled kitchen and dining areas are separated by a marble island that matches the backsplash. The floor to ceiling windows offer views over the city scape and to the foothills of the Dolomite Mountains.

Outdoor space: There is a 657-square-foot outdoor terrace, as well as rooftop access.

Costs: Annual property taxes and condo fees come to $3,250 (€3,000). Extra requested concierge and amenities are charged separately.

Contact: Davide Borgo | +45-824-2300 | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty