Rubí is one of the towns in the Vallès Occidental where most Barcelona residents look for a flat: 25 kilometres away, with Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat trains and prices far below the capital. In October 2026 the agency Icasa Grup listed a 3-bedroom ground-floor flat on Calle Miquel Servet, in the Ca n’Alzamora neighbourhood, on Habitaclia for €185,000. We look at it carefully: it is not the cheapest flat in the area, and that is exactly what makes it interesting.
Short answer: €185,000 for 60 m² usable (80 m² built) works out at €3,083 per usable m², above what other 3-bedroom flats in the same neighbourhood ask. In return it offers what many lack: a lift, an accessible ground floor, south-east orientation, natural-gas heating and decent condition. It is a flat to live in, not an investment bargain.
What this Ca n’Alzamora flat offers for €185,000
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | €185,000 |
| Size | 60 m² usable, 80 m² built |
| Price per metre | €3,083/m² usable (€2,313/m² built) |
| Bedrooms | 3 (one double, two singles) |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Floor | Ground floor, building with lift |
| Year built | 1972 |
| Condition | Good |
| Orientation | South-east |
| Heating | Natural gas |
| Extras | Equipped kitchen, large utility room |
| Energy certificate | E (169 kWh/m² per year) |
| Location | Calle Miquel Servet, Las Sabinas, Ca n’Alzamora, Rubí |
Source: Icasa Grup listing on Habitaclia (reference VP0330), checked on 10 October 2026. Details may change; always check the current listing.
Expensive or cheap? Comparison with the same neighbourhood
The best thermometer is direct competition. On the same day, the Habitaclia listing for Ca n’Alzamora showed 3-bedroom flats on Calle Monturiol between €136,000 and €160,000, with 89 and 90 m² built. In other words, for €25,000 to €50,000 less you get more space in the same neighbourhood. This flat only makes sense if you value its specific advantages: a lift, a ground floor with no stairs, south-east orientation and a condition that lets you move in without works.
Put another way: it is not a cheap flat in absolute terms, but it is reasonably priced for living in the Vallès with a train to Barcelona, provided you negotiate. With the comparables above in hand, an offer somewhat below the asking price is justified.
How much would you pay per month? Mortgage example
An indicative example with usual market conditions: if the bank finances 80 % (€148,000) over 30 years at a fixed 3 %, the payment would be about €625 a month. You would need the remaining 20 %, €37,000, plus purchase costs. In Catalonia the transfer tax is charged on the price (check the current rate, around 10 % for most buyers), plus notary, land registry and agency fees: set aside about €21,000 more. In total, around €58,000 of savings to get in.
Ground floor with a lift: advantages and risks
The good
- No stairs: ideal for older people, families with pushchairs or anyone who does not want to depend on a lift.
- The building has a lift, which protects the property’s value and makes resale easier even if you never use it.
- South-east orientation: morning sun and light most of the day, unusual for a ground floor.
- A large utility room with space for the boiler and storage, a real advantage in 60 m² usable.
What to check
- Damp: ask to see lower walls, skirting boards and the utility room on an unhurried visit.
- Security: ground-floor windows usually have bars (the listing photos show them); check shutters and locks.
- Noise and privacy from the street and the entrance hall.
- Electrics and plumbing of a 1972 building; the E rating means high consumption, so check windows and insulation.
- The gap between 60 m² usable and 80 m² built: visit with a tape measure and check the real surface.
Ca n’Alzamora and Rubí: what living here is like
Ca n’Alzamora is a quiet residential neighbourhood in the south of Rubí, with schools, shops and parks nearby and a few minutes from the centre. Rubí has a Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat station (S1 line) with frequent trains to Sant Cugat, Sabadell and Barcelona (Plaça Catalunya in about 35 minutes), and direct access to the AP-7 and C-16 motorways. For people working in Barcelona or the Vallès, it is one of the best-balanced options for price, transport and quality of life.
Checklist before making an offer
- Land registry extract (nota simple): owner, charges and mortgages.
- Owners’ association certificate: fees up to date, approved levies, condition of the lift and facade.
- Technical building inspection: mandatory given the block’s age.
- Valid habitability certificate and energy certificate.
- Comparables in hand: the Calle Monturiol flats at €136,000 and €160,000 help you negotiate.
- Visit at different times of day to check light, noise and damp.
Frequently asked questions
Is €185,000 a good price for a 3-bedroom flat in Rubí?
It is a mid-to-high price for Ca n’Alzamora: the same listing showed 3-bedroom flats of 89-90 m² between €136,000 and €160,000. What justifies the difference is the lift, the accessible ground floor, the south-east orientation and the fact that it needs no works. There is room to negotiate.
How much is the mortgage on a €185,000 flat?
With 80 % financed (€148,000) over 30 years at a fixed 3 %, the payment is around €625 a month. You need about €37,000 as a deposit plus around €21,000 in taxes and fees.
What are the costs of buying a flat in Catalonia?
Mainly the transfer tax on the price (around 10 % for most buyers, check the current rate), plus notary, land registry and agency fees. For €185,000 allow about €21,000 in total.
Is a ground floor worth it?
Yes if you want accessibility and no stairs, as long as you check damp, window security and noise. This one has south-east orientation and a lift in the building in its favour, which protects resale value.
How do you get to Barcelona from Rubí?
By Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat (S1 line) from Rubí station to Plaça Catalunya in about 35 minutes, or by car on the AP-7 and C-16.
