A house instead of a flat, no owners’ association, a terrace and a storage room, for under €300,000 half an hour from Barcelona. That is the promise of this listing published by Finques Vallhonrat on Habitaclia in October 2026: a 75 m² terraced house in the Zona Nord of Rubí for €265,000. We compare it with the flats in the same neighbourhood, because that is where the decision lies.
Short answer: at €3,533 per built m² it is expensive if you measure it like a flat, because the same area has 3-bedroom, 73 m² flats for €158,000. But it is not a flat: it is a single-storey house with no stairs and no community fees, a 10 m² terrace, an 18 m² storage room and the option to buy 80 m² of extra land. It pays off for people who want independence and outdoor space, not for those chasing the cheapest square metre.
What this Zona Nord house offers for €265,000
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | €265,000 |
| Type | Terraced house, detached-family home, all on one floor |
| Size | 75 m² built, 69 m² usable |
| Price per metre | €3,533/m² built (€3,841/m² usable) |
| Bedrooms | 3 doubles |
| Bathrooms | 1 with shower tray |
| Outdoor space | 10 m² terrace (reached by stairs), east-facing |
| Storage room | Yes, 18 m² |
| Year built | 1974 |
| Condition | Very good |
| Climate control | Natural-gas heating, air conditioning in the dining room |
| Parking | No |
| Energy certificate | E (228 kWh/m² per year) |
| Extra | Option to buy an additional 80 m² plot |
| Location | Zona Nord, Rubí |
Source: Finques Vallhonrat listing on Habitaclia (reference 13811), checked on 10 October 2026. Details may change; always check the current listing.
Expensive or cheap? Zona Nord on the same day
The Habitaclia listing for Rubí’s Zona Nord that day had a bit of everything. 3-bedroom, 73 m² flats for €158,000, 67 m² flats for €138,000, several on the Sabadell road and Carrer Sagunt between €92,000 and €133,000 (many of them, judging by price and format, look like bank sales or flats needing renovation). At the top end, a 72 m² penthouse for €289,900 and another 75 m² terraced house for €321,000.
Conclusion: this house costs almost twice as much as a flat of equal size, but €56,000 less than the other terraced house in the neighbourhood. If your priority is living in a house rather than a flat, it is the cheapest terraced house on the list; if your priority is price, the 73 m² flat for €158,000 wins outright.
How much would you pay per month? Mortgage example
An indicative example: with 80 % financed (€212,000) over 30 years at a fixed 3 %, the payment is around €895 a month. You would need a €53,000 deposit 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: allow about €29,000 more. In total, close to €82,000 of savings to get in.
What makes this house valuable
- All on one floor: no internal stairs and no lift to depend on, one of the layouts most sought after by families and older people.
- No owners’ association: no monthly fees or levies for lifts or facades, a real saving of hundreds of euros a year compared with a flat.
- An 18 m² storage room: in practice a fourth room for storage, a workshop or an enlarged utility room.
- A 10 m² east-facing terrace and the option to buy 80 m² of extra land: ask the price, because a private yard or garden changes the value of the house.
What to check before making an offer
- Energy use: 228 kWh/m² per year is high. A 1974 house with exterior walls on every side loses heat everywhere; ask for a full winter of gas bills and budget for insulation and windows.
- The listing flags the home as being in the countryside: check with Rubí town hall the planning status of the plot and the extra land, because it affects permits, extensions and the mortgage.
- Terrace reached by stairs: measure it and check its condition and waterproofing.
- No garage: ask where you park and whether the street is easy to access.
- Structure and roof of a 1974 house: damp, roof condition, downpipes and water and gas connections.
- The gap between 75 m² built and 69 m² usable is reasonable, but measure the three double bedrooms.
Zona Nord and Rubí: what living here is like
Rubí’s Zona Nord groups residential neighbourhoods between the centre and the Terrassa road, with low houses, 1970s blocks and newer developments, schools, supermarkets and urban buses. Rubí has a Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat station (S1 line) with frequent trains to Sant Cugat and Barcelona (Plaça Catalunya in about 35 minutes) and quick access to the AP-7 and C-16. For anyone who wants a house with a terrace without moving away from the train, it is one of the few first-ring areas where that is still possible under €300,000.
Checklist before making an offer
- Land registry extract (nota simple): owner, charges, mortgages and registered plot size.
- Planning certificate from the town hall for the house and the extra land.
- Valid habitability certificate and energy certificate.
- A full year of gas and electricity bills.
- Comparables in hand: the 73 m² flat at €158,000 and the 75 m² terraced house at €321,000 help you negotiate.
- Visit with a professional if you have doubts about structure, roof or damp.
Frequently asked questions
Is €265,000 a good price for a 75 m² terraced house in Rubí?
It is a high price per square metre (€3,533/m²), almost double an equivalent flat in the same neighbourhood, but €56,000 cheaper than the other 75 m² terraced house listed in Zona Nord the same day. It pays off only if you want a house rather than a flat.
How much is the mortgage on a €265,000 house?
With 80 % financed (€212,000) over 30 years at a fixed 3 %, the payment is around €895 a month. You need about €53,000 as a deposit plus around €29,000 in taxes and fees.
What are the advantages of a house over a flat in Rubí?
No community fees or levies, no neighbours above or below, your own terrace and storage room and, in this case, the option to buy 80 m² of extra land. In return, roof and facade maintenance are yours and energy use is higher.
Why does the E energy rating with 228 kWh/m² matter?
It indicates high heating and cooling consumption, typical of a 1974 house with every wall facing outside. Ask for real bills and budget for insulation and window upgrades before deciding.
What does it mean that the house is in the countryside?
It is a listing label worth clarifying: check with Rubí town hall whether the plot is urban land, because permits for works, the possibility of extending and the mortgage conditions depend on it.
