Varese Consolidates Fourth Place in the Region: Over 14,000 Homes Sold in 2025
Official data, Italian Revenue Agency
The province of Varese reaffirms itself as one of the fundamental pillars of the Lombardy property landscape. According to the official data on residential sales (expressed in NTN - Normalised Number of Transactions), the Varese area closed 2025 with 14,371.05 sales, clearly consolidating fourth place among the provinces of the region, behind only the large metropolitan areas of Milan, Brescia and Bergamo.
After a 2024 marked by a slight stabilising decline (12,958.89 NTN, -1.95% compared with 2023), the property market of the province of Varese recorded a marked acceleration in 2025 (+10.90% compared with 2024), closing the 2023–2025 period with an overall increase of +8.73% (over 1,150 more sales than the 13,217.26 of 2023).
Key Data on the Varese Property Market (2023 - 2025)
| Total sales 2025 | 14,371.05 NTN |
| Change 2024 vs 2025 | +10.90% |
| Overall change 2023 vs 2025 | +8.73% |
| Share of the Lombardy total | 8.86% of regional sales |
| Hub with the largest volume | Busto Arsizio (1,366.27 NTN in 2025) |
| Most common floor area band | 50–85 sqm (31.89% of sales) |
Source: official data, Italian Revenue Agency
The Picture of Sales in the Main Municipalities
The Varese area has a highly articulated polycentric urban structure, characterised by large industrial centres, rail hubs that are strategic for links with Milan and Switzerland, and prestigious residential areas linked to the lake and foothill districts.
Comparative Table of the Leading Municipalities in the Province
The data summarise the volume of homes bought in each year surveyed and the percentage change over the three years:
| Municipality | Sales 2023 | Sales 2024 | Sales 2025 | Change % 2023–2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busto Arsizio | 1,390.97 | 1,492.68 | 1,366.27 | -1.78% | Stable |
| Varese (provincial capital) | 1,198.83 | 1,186.38 | 1,344.20 | +12.13% | Strong growth |
| Gallarate | 866.42 | 789.84 | 1,011.02 | +16.69% | Strong growth |
| Saronno | 589.80 | 597.32 | 635.19 | +7.70% | Growing |
| Caronno Pertusella | 274.05 | 394.80 | 331.99 | +21.14% | Strong growth |
| Somma Lombardo | 330.32 | 278.70 | 306.80 | -7.12% | Declining |
| Tradate | 250.59 | 261.18 | 302.57 | +20.74% | Strong growth |
| Cassano Magnago | 234.42 | 297.55 | 293.16 | +25.06% | Strong growth |
| Luino | 236.11 | 272.32 | 284.26 | +20.39% | Strong growth |
| Malnate | 236.06 | 247.86 | 276.32 | +17.05% | Growing |
| Cardano al Campo | 229.96 | 220.75 | 266.32 | +15.81% | Growing |
| Olgiate Olona | 187.92 | 135.67 | 244.08 | +29.89% | Strong growth |
| Samarate | 227.68 | 251.65 | 232.56 | +2.14% | Stable |
| Sesto Calende | 195.50 | 170.19 | 224.17 | +14.66% | Growing |
| Castellanza | 278.59 | 231.80 | 222.62 | -20.09% | Declining |
Source: official data, Italian Revenue Agency
Distribution of Sales by Floor Area
The structure of the home sizes traded in the province of Varese shows a strong prevalence of medium-large homes and a significant percentage of large detached homes compared with the regional capital.
Detail of the Data by Floor Area Band (Year 2025)
| Large one-bedroom and compact two-bedroom flats (50–85 sqm) The most traded band, most present in the larger urban centres such as Busto Arsizio, Gallarate and Varese. | 4,583.34 NTN (31.89%) |
| Two-bedroom and three-bedroom flats (85–115 sqm) Second category by volume, chosen mainly by resident households. | 3,997.46 NTN (27.82%) |
| Large floor areas and detached homes (>145 sqm) Almost one purchase in five in the province concerns large homes, small villas or residences spread across the municipalities of the hills, foothills and lakes. | 2,724.45 NTN (18.96%) |
| Large three-bedroom flats (115–145 sqm) | 2,047.89 NTN (14.25%) |
| Small sizes (<50 sqm) A limited share compared with Milan, concentrated mainly in centres with a high presence of students and commuters. | 1,017.91 NTN (7.08%) |
Source: official data, Italian Revenue Agency
Descriptive Observations on the Varese Market
The combined reading of volumes and percentage changes reveals some well-defined territorial dynamics:
- The hub and border effect: The municipalities along the rail lines to Milan (such as Saronno, Caronno Pertusella, Tradate and Olgiate Olona) show significant growth rates, driven by their central geographic position between Milan, Varese and the Swiss border.
- The resilience of the large urban centres: Busto Arsizio is confirmed as the leading municipality in the province for absolute volumes (1,366.27 NTN), while Varese city (+12.13%) and Gallarate (+16.69%) showed a particularly marked expansion in the last year.
- The lakes corridor: Centres such as Luino (284.26 NTN, +20.39%) and Sesto Calende (224.17 NTN, +14.66%) testify to the continuity of sales in the areas bordering Lake Maggiore and the border areas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many homes were sold in the province of Varese in 2025?
In 2025 14,371.05 residential sales (NTN) were recorded in the province of Varese, up +10.90% on 2024 and +8.73% on 2023.
Which municipality has the largest number of sales?
Busto Arsizio is the municipality with the largest number of transactions in the province, with 1,366.27 sales in 2025, followed by Varese city (1,344.20 NTN) and Gallarate (1,011.02 NTN).
What are the most sought-after floor areas in the province of Varese?
Homes between 50 and 85 sqm account for 31.89% of sales (4,583.34 NTN), followed by the band between 85 and 115 sqm with 27.82% (3,997.46 NTN). Properties over 145 sqm cover 18.96% of total transactions.