Lombardy · Milan city

The 50–85 sqm one-bedroom flat covers 42.3% of sales in Milan: the queen floor area of the city

Official data, Italian Revenue Agency

In the property landscape of the municipality of Milan (Code F205), the floor area band between 50 and 85 square metres — covering generously sized one-bedroom flats and compact two-bedroom flats — is confirmed as the most traded housing type overall.

According to the official data on residential sales (Normalised Number of Transactions - NTN), in 2025 10,638.00 transactions of this specific category were recorded in the city, equal to 42.26% of total city sales (25,172.96 NTN in all). That is more than 4 apartments bought in 10.

The three-year evolution (2023–2025): resilience and restart

The trend in sales for the 50–85 sqm band in Milan reflects the general dynamics of the city market over the three years analysed:

Year 2023	10,829.22 NTN (43.58% of the city total)
Year 2024	10,350.56 NTN (43.12% of the city total)
Year 2025	10,638.00 NTN (42.26% of the city total)

Source: official data, Italian Revenue Agency

After the decline recorded in 2024 (-4.42% on 2023), linked to the phase of contraction in mortgage credit, 2025 saw a clear recovery in sales for this segment (+2.78% year on year, equal to +287.44 transactions in twelve months).

Breakdown of the Milan market by floor area band (Year 2025)

The comparison between the different floor area classes highlights the central role of the 50–85 sqm band in the overall balance of the municipality of Milan:

Floor area band	Sales 2025 (NTN)	Share % Milan
50 – 85 sqm (Large one-bedroom / Compact two-bedroom flats)	10,638.00	42.26%
Up to 50 sqm (Studios and small one-bedroom flats)	5,715.99	22.71%
85 – 115 sqm (Large two-bedroom and three-bedroom flats)	5,054.66	20.08%
115 – 145 sqm (Three-bedroom flats and large homes)	2,006.38	7.97%
Over 145 sqm (Large homes)	1,757.93	6.98%
TOTAL MILAN CITY	25,172.96	100.00%

Source: official data, Italian Revenue Agency

The segment between 50 and 85 sqm alone exceeds the sum of sales of all homes above 85 sqm (which together total 8,818.97 NTN, equal to 35.03% of the market).

Milan City vs Hinterland and Regional Average

While in Milan city the share of the 50–85 sqm band stands at 42.26%, the comparison with the other geographic contexts shows different nuances:

Milan Hinterland: The 50–85 sqm band accounts for 39.14% of transactions (17,778.01 NTN out of 45,422.82). In the Hinterland, in fact, the share of homes between 85 and 115 sqm rises to 30.02%, against 20.08% in Milan city.
Lombardy average: At regional level, the 50–85 sqm band accounts for 34.82% (56,476.93 NTN out of 162,189.39), confirming how the concentration on intermediate floor areas is significantly higher in the city.

Statistical observations on the Milan market

For those looking for a home: The 50–85 sqm segment is the largest and most dynamic pool of supply in Milan. The concentration of over 42% of transactions in this band offers continuous availability of homes on the resale and newly renovated market.
For those selling: The high volume of transactions (over 10,600 a year) testifies to the speed of absorption and the fluidity of sale for large one-bedroom and compact two-bedroom flats within the urban perimeter.
For those analysing the sector: The 50–85 sqm segment is the main indicator of the resilience of residential demand in Milan, acting as the meeting point between family demand and that of professional users.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many one-bedroom and compact two-bedroom flats are sold each year in Milan?

In 2025 sales in the 50 to 85 sqm band in Milan city reached 10,638.00 NTN, equal to 42.26% of all residential transactions in the city.

How did sales of 50–85 sqm homes change over the three years?

After a 2023 at 10,829.22 NTN and a 2024 at 10,350.56 NTN (-4.42%), the market recorded a recovery of +2.78% in 2025, confirming the central role of the queen floor area.

What is the difference between Milan city and the Hinterland for this size?

In Milan city the 50–85 sqm band covers 42.26% of the market, while in the Hinterland it falls to 39.14%, with an increase in purchases of larger sizes (85–115 sqm).