San Donato and San Giuliano Milanese: the Via Emilia Route over 2023–2025
Official data, Italian Revenue Agency
The infrastructure axis formed by the Via Emilia state road, the railway line and the extension of the M3 metro line is the backbone of the property market in the South-East quadrant of the Metropolitan City of Milan. In this corridor, the neighbouring municipalities of San Giuliano Milanese (Cadastral Code H930) and San Donato Milanese (Cadastral Code I709) are the two reference hubs by volume of residential transactions.
The official data of the Real Estate Market Observatory (OMI) on the Normalised Number of Transactions (NTN) over 2023–2025 show a positive trend for both municipalities.
1. San Giuliano Milanese: Leading Hub of the Southern Route (H930)
In the municipality of San Giuliano Milanese (Cadastral Code H930), residential sales grew steadily over the three years:
| Year 2023 | 620.51 NTN |
| Year 2024 | 654.69 NTN (+5.51%) |
| Year 2025 | 680.17 NTN (+3.89% year on year and +9.61% on 2023) |
Source: official data, Italian Revenue Agency
San Giuliano Milanese stands as the municipality with the highest business volume on the southern route of the Milan Hinterland (680.17 NTN in 2025).
2. San Donato Milanese: The 2025 Rebound (I709)
The municipality of San Donato Milanese (Cadastral Code I709), characterised by a strong presence of business offices and the terminus of the M3 line, recorded a strong restart in 2025:
| Year 2023 | 405.00 NTN |
| Year 2024 | 313.79 NTN (-22.52%) |
| Year 2025 | 453.82 NTN (+44.63% year on year and +12.05% on 2023) |
Source: official data, Italian Revenue Agency
After the decline of 2024, the San Donato market achieved a recovery of as many as 140 transactions in twelve months, closing the three years with a clearly positive balance (+12.05%).
Comparative Table of the Via Emilia Axis (2023–2025)
| Municipality | Cadastral code | Sales 2023 | Sales 2024 | Sales 2025 | Change (2023–2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Giuliano Milanese | H930 | 620.51 | 654.69 | 680.17 | +9.61% |
| San Donato Milanese | I709 | 405.00 | 313.79 | 453.82 | +12.05% |
Source: official data, Italian Revenue Agency
Analysis of Floor Areas (Year 2025)
The breakdown by floor area band in 2025 shows distinctive features in the two municipalities:
- San Giuliano Milanese (H930): The 50–85 sqm band accounts for as much as 53.51% of sales (363.95 NTN), followed by the 85–115 sqm band with 24.78% (168.58 NTN).
- San Donato Milanese (I709): The 50–85 sqm band covers 38.23% (173.49 NTN), while the 85–115 sqm band accounts for 30.63% (139.00 NTN), showing a higher share of large two-bedroom flats for resident families.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many sales took place in San Giuliano and San Donato in 2025?
In 2025 680.17 sales were recorded in San Giuliano Milanese (H930) and 453.82 sales in San Donato Milanese (I709).
Article by the Property Editorial Team - Official OMI / NTN data (Italian Revenue Agency) 2023–2025.