Paola, Malta

Paola Property for Sale: Affordable Homes Near the Grand Harbour

902 homes and apartments for sale in Paola, Malta.

Properties for sale in Paola

24 properties shown

New 3 bedroom apartment in Paola for saleApartment

€215,000

Paola

3 bd 2 ba 152 m²
2 bedroom 1st and 2nd floor apartments for sale in PaolaApartment

€162,000

Paola

2 bd 1 ba 90 m²
Malta real estate agents: New 3 Bedroom Penthouse for sale in PaolaPenthouse

€285,000

Paola

3 bd 2 ba 235 m²
Real estate Malta: New 2 Bedroom Apartments for sale in PaolaApartment

€145,000

Paola

2 bd 2 ba 106 m²
Malta estate agents: New Duplex 2 Bedroom Penthouse in Paola for salePenthouse

€223,000

Paola

2 bd 2 ba 155 m²
Apartment with airspaceApartment

€270,000

Paola

2 bd 1 ba 85 m²
Paola, Finished Solitary MaisonetteApartment

€320,000

Paola

4 bd 2 ba 135 m²
Paola, Unconverted Town HouseHouse

€404,000

Paola

4 bd 4 ba 170 m²
Paola, Unconverted TownhouseHouse

€425,000

Paola

3 bd 3 ba 333 m²
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Apartment

€298,000

Paola

2 bd 2 ba 110 m²
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Apartment

€158,000

Paola

1 bd 1 ba 56 m²
Gr Floor Maisonette | PaolaApartment

€295,000

Paola

2 bd 1 ba 170 m²
Gr Floor Maisonette | PaolaApartment

€520,000

Paola

2 bd 1 ba 90 m²
Gr Floor Maisonette | PaolaApartment

€200,000

Paola

1 bd 1 ba 70 m²
Unconverted Town HouseHouse

€382,000

Paola

2 bd 2 ba 82 m²
Plot Within Building Scheme

€540,000

Paola

1 bd 1 ba 40 m²
Duplex Maisonette | PaolaApartment

€270,000

Paola

2 bd 2 ba 122 m²
Malta Property: New 3 Bedroom Maisonette for sale in PaolaApartment

€180,000

Paola

3 bd 2 ba 119 m²
Paola, Finished ApartmentApartment

€535,000

Paola

3 bd 2 ba 184 m²
Paola, Finished Solitary Duplex MaisonetteApartment

€425,000

Paola

2 bd 2 ba 120 m²
Paola, Semi-Converted Town HouseHouse

€799,000

Paola

5 bd 1 ba 215 m²
Paola, Shell form ApartmentApartment

€210,000

Paola

3 bd 1 ba 108 m²
Paola, Shell form ApartmentApartment

€208,000

Paola

3 bd 2 ba 105 m²
Paola, Shell form ApartmentApartment

€192,000

Paola

2 bd 2 ba 66 m²

Buyer's guide: Paola

Paola is one of the more affordable places to buy property for sale in Malta that is still close to Valletta and the Grand Harbour. Of the 874 current listings on RealEstateAbroad, the median asking price is €285,000, well below the Maltese coastal hotspots.

Price snapshot

Asking prices from current listings on RealEstateAbroad:

MeasurePaola
Listings874
Median asking price€285,000
Middle half (p25-p75)€192,000 - €392,000
Median price per m²€3,252
Median size88 m²

A smaller-home market

The median home is just 88 m², and bedroom counts reflect that: 295 listings have one bedroom, 264 have two and 158 have three. Four-bed homes number only 37.

Apartments make up 489 of the listings, houses 192 (often terraced town houses), penthouses 128 and commercial units 54, which is unusually many and reflects shopfronts and workshops in older streets. That mix makes Paola popular with first-time buyers and with investors seeking lower entry tickets than Sliema or Birkirkara.

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The area

Paola sits on the south side of Grand Harbour, with Tarxien, Cospicua and Marsa around it. It is best known for the Hypogeum, a prehistoric underground site, and for its busy town square. Streets are dense and older, with traditional houses mixed with newer blocks.

Buses reach Valletta quickly, and the Marsa road network connects to the rest of the island. The trade-off is traffic, parking pressure and fewer sea views. Buyers who renovate old townhouses can add value, but budget for structural checks.

Before you buy

  • Have a surveyor inspect older properties for damp and limestone wear.
  • Check parking, since street space is scarce.
  • Ask your lawyer to confirm the property's permit status and any outstanding charges.
  • Non-EU buyers should ask about the permit rules for property purchases.

Our Malta overview and financing page explain the wider market, while Qormi is another budget-friendly alternative.

At a median of €285,000, Paola is where Malta's one- and two-bedroom buyers find the most choice.

— RealEstateAbroad market note

Last updated 8 October 2026

Buying property in Paola: FAQ

Why is Paola cheaper than other parts of Malta?

It is an older, denser town away from the main tourist coast, with smaller homes. The median home is 88 m² at €285,000.

Is Paola good for first-time buyers?

Smaller flats and terraced houses make it one of the more accessible places on the island. A one-bedroom flat is the single biggest bedroom category.

Are there commercial properties in Paola?

Yes, 54 of 874 listings are commercial, which is a higher share than in most Maltese localities.

How far is Paola from Valletta?

It is across the harbour, around 10-15 minutes by car or bus depending on traffic.

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