Property for sale in Corfu, Ionian Islands

Property for sale in Corfu (Kerkyra), Ionian Islands

Property in Corfu combines a UNESCO-listed Venetian capital with a villa market that international owners have known for decades. The island has drawn British, Italian and, increasingly, American buyers for over a century: the Durrells lived here, the north-east coast has been an international address since the 1960s, and Corfu Town's listed Venetian houses are a finite, protected asset class.

Corfu is also a real, year-round island: a university, a hospital, a commercial port and about 99,000 residents (2021 census) keep the economy running after the charter flights stop.

Last reviewed October 2026. Prices, rents and rules on this page are checked against the latest public data and current Greek law.

Quick facts

• Location: Northern Ionian Sea, facing the mainland coast of Epirus; a green, forested island.
• The island: About 99,000 residents (2021 census); Corfu Town, the capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage site (listed 2007).
• Access: Corfu International Airport (CFU) with direct seasonal flights from across Europe; year-round ferries from Igoumenitsa.
• Best for: Established villa investment, listed old-town restorations, estates with sea views toward Albania and Epirus.
• Property types: North-east coast villas, Venetian old-town houses, olive-grove estates, village houses.
• Golden Visa: As an island of over 3,100 residents, Corfu falls in the €800,000 zone under Law 5100/2024; a €250,000 route applies only to restoring a formally listed building or converting a non-residential building to residential use.

Where to buy in Corfu

Corfu runs from a formal Venetian capital to quiet villa coastline, all within forty minutes of the airport.

• Corfu Old Town: UNESCO-listed Venetian houses under preservation rules. A finite asset class; restoring one qualifies for the €250,000 Golden Visa route only if it is a formally listed building, which a lawyer must confirm.
• The north-east coast (Kassiopi, Nissaki, Kalami): The island's blue-chip villa market, discreet waterfront estates on cypress slopes, held by an international set for decades.
• Palaiokastritsa & the west coast: Dramatic bays and sunset views; villas and plots at a step below north-east pricing.
• Corfu Town fringes (Kanoni, Perama): Year-round living near the capital, apartments and townhouses with rental depth from the local economy.
• The south (Lefkimmi, Messonghi): The value end of the island, village houses and land where budgets stretch furthest.

What drives prices in Corfu

• Protected scarcity: The Old Town cannot be extended and the north-east coast is largely built out, so prime supply is effectively fixed.
• Asking prices and rents: €2,417 per m². Up 7.9% in a year, with asking rents of €10.00 per m² a month, about 5.0% gross (Spitogatos, Q2 2026; our calculation). Our Q3 2026 Greek Property Monitor tracks indicative long-let yields of up to 6.8% for the Ionian.
• Double access: An international airport plus a short ferry from the mainland motorway network keeps the island reachable all twelve months.
• Heritage premium: Listed Venetian architecture and named estates trade on provenance rather than square metres; request a live valuation for any specific asset.

We quote per-square-metre bands only where our network has current transaction comparables; for Corfu we price against live closings, asset by asset.

Homes for sale in Corfu

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Key figures and sources

• Air traffic: About 4 million passengers used Corfu International Airport (CFU) in 2025, among the busiest of Greece's 14 Fraport-operated regional airports. Source: Fraport Greece / HCAA traffic data, 2025, provisional.
• Heritage status: The Old Town of Corfu was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2007. Source: UNESCO World Heritage List.
• Population: About 99,100 residents across Corfu's three municipalities; 101,600 in the Corfu regional unit, which includes Paxos and the Diapontia islets. Source: ELSTAT census, 2021.
• Regional yields: Gross long-lease yields up to 6.8% tracked for Zakynthos and the Ionian, indicative. Source: BUY GREECE® Greek Property Monitor, Q3 2026.
• Golden Visa tier: €800,000 as an island of over 3,100 residents, with a €250,000 route for listed-building restorations. Source: Law 5100/2024.
• Asking prices: Corfu averaged €2,417 per m² on asking prices, up 7.9% in a year, with asking rents of €10.00 per m² a month. Source: Spitogatos Property Index, Q2 2026.

Who buys in Corfu

Corfu attracts British and Italian buyers with decades of history on the island, Greek diaspora, and a growing share of American buyers entering through our Chicago office. Life runs from the arcades and cricket pitch of the capital to waterfront tavernas reachable only by boat, with international schools and a real hospital underpinning year-round living.

Buying and the Golden Visa

Corfu, as an island of over 3,100 residents, falls in the €800,000 Golden Visa zone under Law 5100/2024, and a €250,000 route applies only to restoring a formally listed building or converting a non-residential building to residential use. Not every Old Town house is formally listed, so listing status is confirmed with a lawyer (we confirm the applicable threshold for each specific property). Non-EU buyers purchase freely: a Greek tax number (AFM), a lawyer for due diligence and a notary for closing, all possible by power of attorney without flying. BUY GREECE® runs the process remotely from Chicago and Glyfada, Athens, with every candidate passing our six-check due diligence.

Costs and taxes for buyers (2026)

On top of the price, plan for about 5% to 7% in taxes and fees without an agent's commission, or 8% to 10% with one. On a €800,000 home, the Golden Visa minimum in Corfu, that is €24,720 in transfer tax plus roughly €18,400 to €29,600 in notary, lawyer and registry fees (our calculation).

• Transfer tax: 3.09% (3% plus the municipal levy), paid by the buyer on the higher of the price and the property's tax value. A new build can carry 24% VAT instead, unless the developer suspends it; the suspension runs to 31 December 2026.
• Notary, lawyer and registry: notary about 0.8% to 1.2%, lawyer about 1% to 2%, land registry or Cadastre about 0.5%. These are indicative; ask for quotes.
• Tax on rental income: for individuals from tax year 2026, 15% up to €12,000 a year, 25% from €12,001 to €24,000, 35% from €24,001 to €36,000 and 45% above, with no tax-free allowance (Law 5246/2025, Art. 8).
• Yearly property tax (ENFIA): charged every year on the property's value, size and location, and paid by non-resident owners too.
• Capital gains on resale: the 15% tax on gains by individuals is suspended until 31 December 2026 (Income Tax Code, Art. 72); no extension had been enacted as of October 2026.
• Proposed tax for non-EU buyers: a 15% transfer tax (15.45% with the levy) on homes bought by non-EU individuals was announced in September 2026 for 1 July 2027. It is not yet law, and Greek and EU citizens and long-term residents would be exempt.

Frequently asked questions

Is Corfu a good place to buy property? Yes, for buyers who want an established market. Corfu has hosted international owners for over a century, its prime supply is protected or built out, and about 99,000 residents (ELSTAT, 2021), a university, a hospital and an international airport keep it running all year.

How much is a house in Corfu? Start from Corfu's average asking price of €2,417 per m² (Spitogatos, Q2 2026), up 7.9% in a year. Within Corfu the spread is wide: the south around Lefkimmi and Messonghi is the value end, the west coast sits a step below the north-east, and listed Old Town houses and north-east villas trade on provenance. Ask for current comparables for any specific home.

Where do international buyers purchase in Corfu? The north-east coast between Nissaki and Kassiopi is the classic international villa address. Corfu Old Town holds the listed Venetian houses, Kanoni and Perama offer year-round living near the capital, and Palaiokastritsa and the south give the same island at lower entry prices.

Is Corfu eligible for the Greek Golden Visa? Yes, at €800,000. Corfu had about 99,000 residents at the 2021 census (ELSTAT), far above the 3,100 line in Law 5100/2024, so one property of at least 120 m² at that value is needed. A €250,000 route applies to restoring a listed building, which fits some Old Town houses; the restoration must be finished before the first renewal.

Can Americans buy property in Corfu? Yes. The main island of Corfu is not a border area under Law 1892/1990, so Americans and other non-EU buyers need no special permit. Some versions of the list include the small Diapontia islets of Othonoi, Mathraki and Ereikoussa, so check with a lawyer there. You need a Greek tax number (AFM), a lawyer and a notary.

Where is Corfu, and how do you get there? Corfu is in the northern Ionian Sea, off the coast of Epirus in north-west Greece. Corfu International Airport (CFU) has direct seasonal flights from across Europe and handled about 4 million passengers in 2025 (Fraport Greece), and year-round ferries run from Igoumenitsa on the mainland, so the island is reachable in every month.

What rental income can a Corfu property produce? Asking rents average €10.00 per m² a month, about 5.0% gross on the average asking price (Spitogatos, Q2 2026; our calculation), and our Q3 2026 Greek Property Monitor puts indicative long-let yields at up to 6.8% for the Ionian, before tax and management. Short lets need an AMA registration number and, since October 2025, must meet the Law 5170/2025 safety standards; no registration freeze applies on Corfu. Returns depend on the specific asset.

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