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Nea Ionia Metro Residences
Avla Real Estate · Exclusive Selection · Property code A0230

Nea Ionia Metro Residences

Modern 1-bed apartments in Nea Ionia, 150 metres from the metro. In this energy class A project, all apartments are delivered furnished and with storage space.
A0230
Property code
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Available units
From €250,000
Price range
2027
Delivery
None
Rental guarantee
Golden Visa
Class
A
Energy class
Nea Ionia Metro Residences
Highlights

Why this property?

  • 150 metres from the metro line
  • Within 160 metres of a supermarket, pharmacy and bakery
  • Private storage unit for every apartment
  • Delivered furnished with white goods
  • High energy efficiency class A building
Images

Building and apartments

Images are from the developer’s promotional materials; some may be computer-generated representative visuals.

Project facts

Project facts

A commercial building in Nea Ionia is being converted into 17 furnished 1-bed apartments, each with its own storage; 150 m from the 1 line metro. Energy class A.

Golden Visa conversion route, from €€250,000. Delivery 2027.

Price
From €250,000
Area
29 – 42 m² net (35 – 56 m² incl. storage and outdoor space; top-floor terrace ~110 m²) m²
Delivery
2027
Rental guarantee
None
Building
Conversion (change of use)
Energy class
A
Parking
No parking
Service fee
0%
Golden Visa
Conversion project — eligibility and applicable threshold are confirmed per apartment, with written verification by an independent Greek lawyer
Features
Nea Ionia — established residential district of north Athens · Nea Ionia metro (Line 1) about 150 m · Supermarket, pharmacy and bakery within 160 m · Athens Olympic Sports Complex about 5 km · The Mall Athens about 6 km · Central Athens about 9 km

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Location

Nea Ionia · North

Location is shown with a circle at the district level; the exact address is shared upon signing the Digital Viewing Protocol.

Schools
Deutsche Schule Athen - Grundschule (international) 3.6 km · ACS Athens - American Community Schools (international) 5.9 km · state primary school 300 m
Shopping
Ionia Center Mall 350 m · supermarket 100 m
Transport
Metro Nea Ionia 100 m
Airport
Athens Airport ~25 min (by car)

Distances are as the crow flies from the district centre (OpenStreetMap); airport travel time is by car in non-peak traffic. Information is confirmed in writing prior to an offer.

Price list · Nea Ionia Metro Residences · A0230

Prices and available apartments

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Floor plans — 1 plan+
Plan 1
Plan 1
Plans are from the developer’s brochure; measurements are confirmed in writing at the offer stage.
Area report · Nea Ionia+
Nea Ionia · Towards Mount Parnitha
Mount Parnitha from Nea Ionia · Photo: Manyofmay · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Avla Real Estate Area Report · Nea Ionia · North Athens · 23 – 24 October 2026. This is a district-level assessment; it does not include a specific apartment review.

Location

Nea Ionia is a densely populated municipality (2021) located approximately 7.7 km north of Syntagma as the crow flies, with about 64,600 residents living in 4.42 km² (~14,600 people per km²). The district was established in 1923 as a settlement for refugees; the first arrivals included people from Pisidian Sparta, or modern-day Isparta, followed by families from various regions of Anatolia. This heritage is still visible in the street names and the local cuisine. The population has decreased by approximately 4% since 2011 (67,134): Nea Ionia is a saturated district; new supply comes from the redevelopment of old plots.

The core of housing demand is transport and public services. The district has three stations on Metro Line 1. The Agia Olga (Konstantopouleio) General Hospital is ~520 m from the district center. Nea Filadelfia Park is ~1.2 km away, and the Olympic Sports Complex (OAKA) is ~2.35 km away; the district also contains the remains of the Hadrian Aqueduct. The municipality’s 2025 budget includes the first phase of a bicycle path and green corridor extending from OAKA to Nea Ionia station; the total project applications in the 2026 budget plan are reported as approximately €25.1 million.

Schools

English-language schools and distances from the district center as the crow flies:

  • St Catherine’s British School — British curriculum, IGCSE + IB Diploma · 3 – 18 years old · Lykovrysi · ≈4,680 m
  • Doukas School — Greek curriculum + English IB Diploma, International A-Level · Kindergarten to high school · Marousi · ≈5,460 m
  • ACS Athens — American curriculum + IB Diploma and AP · English · Kindergarten to high school · Chalandri · ≈5,620 m
  • International School of Athens (ISA) — IB PYP, MYP and Diploma · entirely in English · Kindergarten to high school · Kifisia · ≈6,780 m
  • Pierce – American College of Greece — Greek curriculum + English IB Diploma · High school and IB: Agia Paraskevi · kindergarten–primary school: Spata · Agia Paraskevi · ≈7,650 m
  • Byron College — British curriculum · IGCSE and A-Level · Kindergarten to high school · Pallini – Gerakas · ≈10,440 m

Distance is a straight-line measurement from the district center (OpenStreetMap settlement point) to the school campus; road distance is longer. Nearby in Psychiko – Filothei, there are well-established private Greek-language schools such as Ionios, Athens College, Arsakeio, and Moraitis (2.5 – 3.7 km), as well as the German School in Marousi (≈3,230 m). Enrollment conditions and quotas are to be confirmed directly with the school.

Transport

The backbone of Nea Ionia is Metro Line 1 (green): the line connects the district to Omonia, Monastiraki, and Piraeus without transfers; for Syntagma, one transfers to Line 2 at Omonia. The nearest suburban train stations are in neighboring Irakleio and Metamorfosi. The main axes of North Athens can be reached by car in a few minutes.

Distances
Metro station (Nea Ionia, M1)
~330 m · ~4 minutes on foot
Other M1 stations
Irakleio ~785 m · Pefkakia ~945 m
Omonia
Approximately 17 minutes non-stop with M1
Athens centre (Syntagma)
As the crow flies ~7.7 km · ~15 minutes by car without traffic
Agia Olga hospital
~520 m
Nea Filadelfia Park · OAKA
~1.2 km · ~2.35 km
Athens Airport
~27 minutes by car without traffic (31.3 km)

Distances are as the crow flies from the district center. Car travel times are measured without traffic; they increase significantly during peak hours. Metro time is approximate based on schedule signs.

Tenant profile

Demand comes not from tourism, but from the resident population working in the center or the district; the rental calendar is not dependent on the summer season. In the last 12 months, advertised rents increased by 9.2%, exceeding the price increase of (8.5%): the rental market is active in Nea Ionia. The price is 27% below the North Athens average.

  • Healthcare professionals — Agia Olga hospital within walking distance; medium to long-term, regular payment.
  • Young professionals working in the centre — ~17 minutes to Omonia via M1; studios and 1-bed are the primary product types.
  • Resident families — district schools and local market; 2-bed and above, low turnover.
Market indicators
Average listing price
€2,696/m² (+8.49% annual; +56.5% in 5) · September 2026 · Indomio
Average rental listing
€10.10/m²/month (+9.19% annual) · September 2026 · Indomio
Gross listing yield
≈4.5% (listing rent × 12 / listing price) · derived
North Athens listing average
€3,713/m² (+5.54% annual) · September 2026 · Indomio
Athens apartment prices
+5.0% annual · 2 quarter 2026 · Bank of Greece

Figures represent listing (asking) prices; actual transaction prices and rents are generally slightly lower. The gross yield is before taxes, maintenance fees, and vacancy. We do not provide unverified rent or yield figures for a specific apartment; the rental contract and the text of the rental guarantee are obtained in writing during the offer stage.

Risks

  • Golden Visa restriction: Short-term (daily) rentals are prohibited for properties acquired via Golden Visa; thresholds and eligibility are confirmed in writing on an apartment-by-apartment basis by an independent Greek lawyer — no statement on this page constitutes such confirmation.
  • Not a prestige address: the district does not offer brochure beauty; foreign buyer demand for second-hand property is shallow compared to the center and the coastline.
  • Declining population: a decrease of approximately 2011 between 2021 – 4%; demand comes from transport and price advantages, not population growth.
  • Existing building stock: The district’s housing stock is predominantly old; redevelopment sites on neighbouring plots can last for years and must be checked on an apartment-by-apartment basis.
  • Infrastructure outlook: The extension of Metro line 4 to the district is mentioned only in long-term plans; there is no funding or timeline, so it should not be factored into valuation.
  • Tax calendar: It has been reported that the property transfer tax for non-EU/EEA individuals will increase from 3% to 15% as of 1 July 2027; this has not yet been enacted, and the scope and exemptions will be confirmed prior to purchase.

Avla’s district view: Positive — income-focused. Nea Ionia is a district with deep rental demand due to its 17-minute direct metro connection to the centre, a general hospital within walking distance, and prices 27% below the North Athens average. Do not expect a prestige premium or rapid capital appreciation; this is for stable rental income.

Sources: Indomio (September 2026) · ELSTAT 2021 census (citypopulation.de) · ERT and Nea Ionia Centre for History and Culture (establishment) · Nea Ionia Municipality 2025 budget document · local press (2026 budget plan) · Bank of Greece · OpenStreetMap and OSRM measurements · official school websites.

Open the full area report we prepared for Nea Ionia →

Framework first

Why does the investment threshold differ for everyone?

Because there is no single figure. Legislation defines three tiers, and the location and legal status of a property determine which tier it falls into.

€800,000
Upper tier
Applies to areas under high demand. Requires a single property and at least 120 m².
€400,000
Other areas
The same conditions of a single property and at least 120 m² apply.
€250,000
Not location-dependent
Only in two cases: (a) change of use for a non-residential building, (b) restored listed building.

Practical implications for your file: The threshold for standard new builds in Attica is €800,000. Which threshold the properties in this file fall under is determined by the location and legal status of the property; this is confirmed in writing via an independent Greek lawyer’s review on a property-by-property basis. We have not stated in any section that “this apartment qualifies for GV”; we obtain confirmation via documentation.

Digital Viewing ProtocolThe exact address and apartment-specific location are shared upon signing the protocol+
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Dear investor; this page is the digital viewing of the property on this page, made for you by Avla Real Estate Gayrimenkul A.Ş. Presenting a property to you on this page carries the same weight as showing it on site.

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Contracting Party
Completed in your name at signing
Phone
Added at signing
Email
Added at signing
Client Reference
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Client Registration No
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Advisor
M. Sami Akbeniz · Avla · +90 532 282 26 57
Agency (Türkiye)
Avla Real Estate Gayrimenkul A.Ş. · Caferağa Mah. Şifa Sk. No:19, Kadıköy / Istanbul · Kadıköy Tax Office 1061174832
Agency (UAE)
Avla International Properties FZ-LLC · Free Zone Limited Liability Company (FZ-LLC), Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) · Service licence no 47037577 · Media licence no 17010313 · RAKEZ registration no 1911964 · Address: CWEP8995, Compass Building, Al Shohada Road, Al Hamra Industrial Zone-FZ, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates · Manager: Mehmet Sami Akbeniz · Licence valid 24.09.2026 – 23.09.2027
Offices
Istanbul · Athens · Dubai · London
Date of Introduction
The date this page was sent to you

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Security and Golden Visa 2026Your funds are held in a dual-signature account — how your money is protected step-by-step, 2026 rules+
Financial protection shield

Your money does not go to the seller, but to a dual-signature account.

The purchase price is not deposited into an account that the seller can use freely. It enters a separate bank account from which not a single cent can be withdrawn without two signatures: one from the seller and the other from the lawyer Avla has appointed for you. The money is transferred to the seller in installments only as the following steps are documented.

Exclusively for Avla clientsThis dual-signature escrow account is not a standard practice offered by the developer to everyone. It is opened only for clients purchasing through Avla, and Avla appoints the co-signing lawyer. Currently, only one of our developers offers this account; we will confirm in writing during our meeting whether it is applicable to your chosen project.
You
Deposit the purchase price into a single account
the full amount
Dual-signature escrow account
Opened in the seller’s name; no funds can be withdrawn without two signatures
✍ Seller’s representative✍ Lawyer appointed by AvlaBuyer’s representative
as documented, in installments
Seller
Only to their own account, only upon documented completion of stages
  1. 1ReservationPrice in the signed reservation agreement
  2. 2Final contractThe portion excluding construction costs — upon signature at the notary and written confirmation from your lawyer
  3. 3Foundation and frameFirst construction installment — with the signed letter of the supervising engineer
  4. 4Walls and plasteringUpon completion of your apartment — again with the engineer’s letter
  5. 5DeliveryOnce the apartment and common areas are finished and utility applications are submitted — remaining installment

Lawyer cannot be replaced

The co-signing lawyer cannot be removed without your consent; funds in the account are free from seizure and liens.

Funds are released only to the seller’s account

No payments can be made to any other person or account; the flow can only be altered by a court order.

What you need to know clearly

Funds deposited into the account are used solely for the price and construction of this apartment and cannot be withdrawn. The contract is subject to Greek law; source of funds (AML) documents are required.

Source: developer’s “Private Agreement on Release of Funds” template. Installment ratios and timelines are written into the contract for each purchase; this section is a summary and does not replace the contract text.

What you need to know

2026 table for Golden Visa

We will disclose the figures with documentation during our meeting; however, to set your expectations correctly from the start, the framework is as follows:

800,000 €
Standard investment threshold applicable throughout the Attica region.
250,000 €
Special route applicable only to properties converted into residential units through a change of use, with the conversion completed.
5 years
Residence permit duration; renewable as long as the property is held.
Prohibited
Short-term (Airbnb-style) rentals are not permitted for properties subject to the Golden Visa.
Important: If the price shown on the title deed falls below €250,000, the right of residence becomes invalid. This threshold must be maintained during discount negotiations. If the property is sold, the residence permit is cancelled. The threshold applicable to each project is documented separately.
Announcement · September 2026

Property transfer tax 15%

From 1 July 2027

For residential property purchases by non-EU/EEA natural persons, the property transfer tax is being increased from 3.09% to 15.45%. Corporate purchases, EU/EEA citizens, long-term residence permit holders, and individuals of Greek descent are excluded. The Prime Minister announced this on 6 September, and the Ministry of Finance provided details on 8 September — there is no draft law submitted to Parliament yet.

Industry report — transfer tax and €250,000
Under consultation · June 2026

Portfolio Golden Visa

With long-term rental condition

The 2026–2035 National Housing Strategy proposes a separate Golden Visa category where multiple apartments are purchased as a single portfolio and all are rented out long-term. The threshold, rental duration, and conditions have not yet been drafted; market sentiment suggests it will be an option for the €400,000 / €800,000 tiers where the single-property rule applies — this is a proposal, not law.

Portfolio Golden Visa model
Open topic

€250,000 route

Conversion category

The €€250,000 tier is currently in effect and applies only to properties converted into residential units through a change of use. The sector is requesting an exemption from the new title deed tax for this category — the rationale being that these investments do not withdraw housing from the market, but rather create new stock. No decision has been made yet.

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