€317,000
Mtarfa
3 bd 2 ba 143 m²
Mtarfa, Malta: Hilltop Houses Next to Mdina
65 homes and apartments for sale in Mtarfa, Malta.
Properties for sale in Mtarfa
24 properties shown
Apartment€295,000
Mtarfa
3 bd 2 ba 97 m²
House€2,000,000
Mtarfa
3 bd 1 ba 4,000 m²
Apartment€445,000
Mtarfa
3 bd 2 ba 120 m²
Apartment€755,000
Mtarfa
2 bd 3 ba 179 m²
Apartment€755,000
Mtarfa
2 bd 3 ba 179 m²
Apartment€690,000
Mtarfa
3 bd 2 ba 175 m²
Apartment€394,000
Mtarfa
3 bd 1 ba 140 m²
Apartment€452,000
Mtarfa
3 bd 2 ba 120 m²
House€1,820,000
Mtarfa
3 bd 3 ba 300 m²
House€2,000,000
Mtarfa
3 bd 4 ba 250 m²
House€730,000
Mtarfa
3 bd 3 ba 170 m²
House€730,000
Mtarfa
3 bd 3 ba 172 m²
House€1,588,000
Mtarfa
5 bd 3 ba 245 m²
Apartment€755,000
Mtarfa
2 bd 3 ba 262 m²
Apartment€755,000
Mtarfa
3 bd 3 ba 270 m²
Apartment€755,000
Mtarfa
3 bd 3 ba 262 m²
Apartment€755,000
Mtarfa
3 bd 3 ba 181 m²
Apartment€755,000
Mtarfa
2 bd 3 ba 262 m²
Apartment€755,000
Mtarfa
3 bd 3 ba 181 m²
House€965,000
Mtarfa
2 bd 4 ba 120 m²
House€990,000
Mtarfa
2 bd 2 ba 67 m²
Apartment€755,000
Mtarfa
2 bd 3 ba 262 m²
Apartment€755,000
Mtarfa
2 bd 3 ba 262 m²
Buyer's guide: Mtarfa
Mtarfa is a small hilltop locality beside Rabat and Mdina in central Malta, and Mtarfa real estate mixes apartments with houses at mid-to-upper Maltese prices. We list 63 properties with a median asking price of €755,000. Below are the numbers, the setting and the foreign buyer rules.
Price table
Asking prices from current RealEstateAbroad listings.
| Measure | Mtarfa |
|---|---|
| Listings | 63 |
| Median asking price | €755,000 |
| p25 to p75 | €432,500 to €990,000 |
| Median price per m² | €4,171 |
| Median size | 179 m² |
Apartments and houses
Apartments are 27, houses 25, land 6, with 2 commercial, 2 villas and 1 penthouse. Three-bedroom homes lead (30), then two-bed (17), five-plus (3) and four-bed (2). The median 179 m² reflects large townhouses and houses of character rather than small flats. See Malta's apartment page, house page, townhouse page and villa page.
| Type | Listings |
|---|---|
| Apartment | 27 |
| House | 25 |
| Land | 6 |
| Commercial | 2 |
| Villa | 2 |
| Penthouse | 1 |
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A garrison village with views
Mtarfa developed around a British military hospital and barracks, which explains its grid of former officers' housing and the open views toward the north and east. It is a quiet residential village with its own local council, short distance to Mdina's walls and Rabat's cafés. The island's main road network reaches Mosta and Attard in minutes, and the capital Valletta is about 25 minutes by car without traffic.
Check wind exposure and noise on the ridge.
Foreign buyers in Malta
EU citizens can buy freely, but non-EU buyers need an Acquisition of Immovable Property (AIP) permit unless the property is in a Special Designated Area. The permit applies minimum values: the thresholds are currently €174,274 for apartments and €300,619 for houses, with lower figures for Gozo and the south. Duty on documents is 5% of the price, and first-time buyers pay no duty on the first €200,000. A notary prepares the deed after a promise of sale (konvenju).
Our Malta consultation guide, financing page and country hub cover the steps.
Check whether the AIP permit applies before signing the promise of sale.
Neighbouring localities
Last updated 8 October 2026
Buying property in Mtarfa: FAQ
What is the AIP permit?
A permit required for non-EU buyers of Maltese property outside special zones.
What is the duty?
5% on documents, with first-time buyer relief on the first €200,000.
Is Mtarfa near Mdina?
Yes, it adjoins Rabat and Mdina.
Are most homes large?
Median 179 m², with three-bed homes most common.
Can I buy land?
6 of 63 listings are land; permits matter.
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