The latest survey of asking prices on Italian streets, for the second quarter of 2026, ranks first a street that did not exist twenty years ago: via Senofonte, in the heart of CityLife. The median asking price is over 21,000 euros per square metre, ahead of corso Venezia and via dei Giardini.
From trade fair to district
CityLife was born on the site of the old Fiera Campionaria, which moved to Rho. The project brought three office towers that changed the skyline: Arata Isozaki's, the tallest, Zaha Hadid's, with its twist, and Daniel Libeskind's, curved. At their feet lie a large public park, a shopping piazza and the Tre Torri stop on line 5.
The residences, designed by Hadid and Libeskind themselves, were among the first parts to be completed. Fluid façades, large terraces, concierge services, private gardens, underground parking: an idea of living very different from the palazzi of the centre.
- €21,429/m²
- median asking price in via Senofonte, Q2 2026
- €18,378/m²
- corso Venezia, second in the ranking
- €16,800/m²
- via dei Giardini, in Brera
Why it costs so much
CityLife offers what the historic centre can rarely provide: new buildings, high energy performance, security, parking, private and public greenery, a traffic-free district. It is the choice of many international families and of those seeking a home without the compromises of a historic palazzo.
Reading the numbers well
It must be said clearly: these are asking prices, not sale prices. They measure owners' expectations, and on streets with few homes for sale a handful of very high listings is enough to shift the average. Actual transaction values are normally lower.
The ranking says where people hope to sell. The market says where they manage to.
Who it suits
CityLife is perfect for those seeking contemporary comfort, outdoor space and services, and who appreciate an orderly, quiet district. It suits less those who love the Milan of workshops, courtyards and cobbled streets. It is not a question of better or worse: they are two different ideas of the city, and it helps to know which you prefer before you start looking.
Real estate advisor · Milan