Penthouse€580,000
Mosta
3 bd 2 ba 253 m²
Malta Penthouses for Sale: Roof Terraces, Sea Views and Airspace Rights
7,897 penthouses currently listed for sale in Malta.
Penthouses for sale in Malta
24 properties shown
Penthouse€390,000
Zabbar
3 bd 2 ba 146 m²
Penthouse€445,000
Zabbar
3 bd 2 ba 172 m²
€420,000
Tarxien
3 bd 2 ba 149 m²
€630,000
Zabbar
3 bd 2 ba 190 m²
€1,095,000
Manikata
3 bd 3 ba 470 m²
Penthouse€420,000
Birkirkara
2 bd 3 ba 115 m²
Penthouse€770,000
Xemxija
3 bd 2 ba 118 m²
Penthouse€450,000
Iklin
2 bd 2 ba 102 m²
Penthouse€1,450,000
Mellieha
3 bd 2 ba 379 m²
Penthouse€670,000
St Julians
2 bd 3 ba 152 m²
Penthouse€550,000
Qormi
3 bd 2 ba 223 m²
Penthouse€385,000
Gozo - Xewkija
3 bd 2 ba 148 m²
Penthouse€595,000
Msida
2 bd 2 ba 112 m²
€375,000
St Venera
2 bd 2 ba 136 m²
Penthouse€375,000
St Venera
2 bd 2 ba 125 m²
Penthouse€970,000
Mosta
3 bd 2 ba 313 m²
€500,000
Gozo - Nadur
3 bd 3 ba 284 m²
Penthouse€371,000
Gozo - Nadur
3 bd 2 ba 167 m²
Penthouse€578,000
Balzan
3 bd 2 ba 317 m²
€334,000
Gozo - Xewkija
3 bd 2 ba 144 m²
€572,000
Dingli
3 bd 2 ba 186 m²
€330,000
St Pauls Bay
2 bd 2 ba 84 m²
€365,000
Zabbar
3 bd 2 ba 144 m²
Penthouses in Malta
Penthouses for sale in Malta total 7,732 in our database, equal to about one in six of all 46,672 Maltese listings. The reason is local: Malta's building style adds a top-floor penthouse to many blocks, so the label covers everything from modest set-back flats to luxury duplexes. Always read the title and the permit.
Pricing
The island-wide median asking price in current listings on RealEstateAbroad is €425,000, with €3,527 per m². Penthouses typically sit above that median, particularly in Sliema and St Julian's, where sea views carry real premiums.
What makes a good one
- A private roof terrace with a legal permit, not an unpermitted structure.
- Direct lift access to the front door.
- Open views not likely to be blocked by a taller neighbour; ask the Planning Authority about height limits nearby.
- Good thermal insulation, as top floors take sun all day.
- Water tank space and solar panel rights.
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Where else
Beyond the resort strip, Mellieha has hilltop penthouses with bay views, Marsascala offers coastal living, and Mosta and Birkirkara provide more affordable options. For something smaller, view a studio, or compare standard apartments.
Costs and process
The path is the same as other Maltese property: konvenju, deposit, final deed, 5% transfer duty and notary fees, plus the AIP process for those who need it. Lender appetite for investors varies, so read the Malta financing page. Prices and fees quoted are approximate, so verify locally.
Heat, wind and weather
Malta's summers are hot and its winters breezy and damp, so penthouses live differently from lower floors. Roof terraces can be unusable at midday in July, and shade structures need permits. Salt-laden wind corrodes metal fittings, so budget for upkeep of railings, glazing and outdoor furniture. Waterproofing of the roof slab is the owner's problem, and leaks into the flat below can produce disputes. Ask to see recent maintenance records and, if possible, visit after rain.
Last updated 8 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Who owns the airspace above a Maltese penthouse?
It depends on the title. Some penthouses sit on a building whose airspace was sold separately, so confirm in the deed.
Can I extend the terrace?
Only with permits and neighbour consent where relevant. Unauthorised works can block a later sale.
Are penthouses good for short lets?
They are popular, but licensing rules and building by-laws apply.
Do they cost more to insure?
Possibly, because of glazing and exposure. Get quotes first.
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