4 8-room Houses for sale in Val Mara

Val Mara is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. It was created on 10 April 2022 through the merger of Maroggia, Melano and Rovio.

Canton: Ticino
Area: 12.5 km²

Population

3'005residents

Vacancy

2.15%

Foreign residents

30.4%

Dwellings

2'047

Tax multiplier

80%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of Val Mara, coloured by how it's used. Drawn from the BFS Arealstatistik 2025 release — the most recent nationwide snapshot.

Source BFS Arealstatistik

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Land use

13% built-up, 5% agricultural, 76% forest. Measured across 1'119 hectares (2018).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement14.2%

Agriculture5.6%

Forest80.2%

Water0.0%

Election Results

FDP led the 2023 National Council election with 19.1%, ahead of Lega at 15.5%.

Source BFS

FDP

19.1%+1.3 pp

Lega

15.5%−4.4 pp

SVP

15.4%+3.1 pp

SP

12.9%−2.3 pp

Grüne

12.5%−2.6 pp

Mitte

12.1%

GLP

2.9%+2.0 pp

2023 vs 2019

Primary / second-home mix

79.5% of dwellings are primary residences; 20.5% are second homes (2026). The Zweitwohnungsgesetz applies here — new second-home construction is restricted.

Source BFS

Primary residences79.5%

Second homes20.5%

Second-home quota > 20% — Zweitwohnungsgesetz applies

Climate data

Annual mean 13.0°C with 1'567 mm of rain. Warmest in July (22.6°C), coldest in January (3.8°C). Station: Lugano, 273 m.

Source MeteoSchweiz

13.0°C

Annual mean

Mean 13.0°C

Rain 1567 mm

Sun ≈177 days

Lugano · 273 m.a.s.l. · 1991–2020 normals

Warming trend

Mean annual temperature at Lugano has risen by +1.9°C between the first 30 observed years (1864–1893) and the most recent (1996–2025).

Source MeteoSchweiz NBCN

+1.9°C

mean 1996–2025 vs. 1864–1893

Lugano · 273 m.a.s.l. · 1864–2025

4 properties in Val Mara

Villa Bifamiliare con grandi spazi interni ed esterni

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CHF1'990'000.–

9 rooms405 m²

9 roomsCHF1'990'000.–405 m²

6818 Melano

"Villa Bifamiliare con grandi spazi interni ed esterni"

Lugano?Rovio: Villa mit Pool & herrlichem, offenem Blick auf den Luganersee zu verkaufen, ideal auch als Zweitwohnsitz

2 days ago

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CHF1'600'000.–

8.5 rooms232 m²

8.5 roomsCHF1'600'000.–232 m²

6821 Rovio

"Lugano?Rovio: Villa mit Pool & herrlichem, offenem Blick auf den Luganersee zu verkaufen, ideal auch als Zweitwohnsitz"

Villa zum Verkauf in Lugano-Rovio, im Herzen des Val Mara, wo sich die Landschaft in einer harmonischen Verbindung zwischen grünen Hügeln und dem Luganersee öffnet. Ein ruhiger und eindrucksvoller Ort, eingebettet zwischen Natur und Horizont, ideal als Zweitwohnsitz oder Hauptwohnsitz. Die Liegenschaft bietet ein seltenes Potenzial, in eine exklusive Residenz mitten in der Natur umgestaltet zu werden. HIGHLIGHTS - Zweitwohnsitz möglich - 2 Garagenplätze & 2 Aussenparkplätze - 13 km vom Zentrum von Lugano entfernt - Panoramawanderwege für angenehme Spaziergänge

Property with 2 Semi-Detached Houses, Swimming Pool and Land in Melano

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CHF1'550'000.–

8.5 rooms300 m²

8.5 roomsCHF1'550'000.–300 m²

6818 Melano

"Property with 2 Semi-Detached Houses, Swimming Pool and Land in Melano"

Beautiful and large villa with two residential units, about 300 sqm, located in the pleasant municipality of Melano, about 10 minutes from Mendrisio and 15 minutes from the city of Lugano, in the proximity of all main services such as schools, markets, post office, public transport and shops.The house, built in 2003, stands on a plot of about 1100 sqm, divided into two parcels, and is located in a flat, strategic area with ideal spaces for two families, as it is divided into two adjacent units that can also be used as a single house if needed, since they are connected by a large atrium/corridor currently used as a wardrobe and storage room.The first of the two units is a 4.5-room house and consists of an entrance/hall with first bathroom with shower, a beautiful living/dining room with open kitchen (with pantry) from which you can access the garden and the swimming pool.On the upper floor, we find the large sleeping area, which consists of a large hallway with office area, three bedrooms, one of which is very large and has a double bed, and a windowless bathroom with bathtub and shower.The entire sleeping area has high, mansard-roofed ceilings with plasterboard and recessed spotlights.The second unit is arranged as a 3.5-room house but can be easily converted into a 4.5-room house since it has the same structure as the first unit, as well as the same area and volume.The property is also enhanced by the presence of a swimming pool, a beautiful garden, and a wide access road, as well as an outdoor parking area where many cars can be parked.A private laundry room is available for each house.In the outdoor area, there is also an area currently used as a storage room and DIY room.The house has aluminum/wood windows with double glazing and is heated with an oil heating system distributed through floor heating, but it is possible to install a heat pump of the latest generation.A really interesting property and ideal for those looking for a semi-detached house with large living space and outdoor area in a strategic and very comfortable zone for moving and services.The property is completed by the outdoor area with covered and uncovered parking spaces for about 9 cars.DO NOT MISS THIS OBJECT AND CONTACT US TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION!

Exclusive three-family house with 8.5 rooms and grotto in Melano

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CHF1'990'000.–

8.5 rooms408 m²

8.5 roomsCHF1'990'000.–408 m²

6818 Melano

"Exclusive three-family house with 8.5 rooms and grotto in Melano"

We offer for sale a spacious villa with 8.5 rooms and a grotto, with a total living area of approximately 408 sqm, built in 2005 on a 695 sqm plot of land. The property is located in Melano, in a strategic position that combines residential tranquility and convenience to the main services and connections.The property develops on two floors above ground plus a semi-basement and is composed of:GROUND FLOOR:A cozy apartment of 4.5 rooms, approximately 135 sqm, characterized by a bright living area with a fully equipped kitchen that opens onto a large living room with direct access to the private perimeter garden, which surrounds the property and offers a pleasant outdoor escape on multiple sides, ideal for relaxation and conviviality.The garden also features a paved, covered area with electric sunshades and a portico of approximately 28 sqm, perfect for living outdoors in every season.The living area is served by a windowed bathroom with a shower.The sleeping area hosts three double bedrooms, two of which have direct access to the private perimeter garden, in addition to a second windowed bathroom equipped with a shower.FIRST FLOOR:The floor hosts two separate residential units:- A studio of approximately 24 sqm with a balcony and a windowed bathroom with a shower, ideal as an investment or as an independent space;- An apartment of 3.5 rooms, approximately 85 sqm, made warm and welcoming by exposed beams, currently rented. The unit features a living area with a fully equipped kitchen that opens onto a large living room with direct access to a covered and habitable terrace of approximately 13 sqm, complete with a sunshade.The sleeping area includes two double bedrooms and a windowed bathroom with both a bathtub and a shower, making this solution particularly interesting also as an investment with high potential.SEMIBASEMENT:An elegant, heated grotto of approximately 46 sqm, ideal for convivial moments, complete with a kitchen, fireplace, wood-fired oven for pizza, wine cellar, and a cozy living area.The floor is completed by a service bathroom, a laundry room of approximately 24 sqm with separate connections for each unit, and three practical cellars.The heating is centralized through a heat pump with serpentined distribution, with independent consumption metering for the 4.5-room and 3.5-room apartments. The system is supported by solar panels, which contribute to improving the energy efficiency of the property and reducing management costs. PVC windows with double glazing ensure good thermal and acoustic insulation.The property also features a fully fenced garden with an irrigation system and armored entrance doors.The property has four covered outdoor parking spaces.The three-family house configuration makes this property a unique opportunity, ideal both as a main residence with rental units and as an investment with high potential: a comprehensive solution that combines space, versatility, and quality of life, destined not to remain on the market for long.DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY AND CONTACT US TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION!

More listings in the Val Mara area

Historisches Mehrfamilienhaus, modern saniert an der Piazza Grande in Arogno

2.4 km

CHF 2'950'000

10 rooms · 700 m²

Piazza Grande 2, 6822 Arogno

3.1 km

CHF 1'390'000

9 rooms · 180 m²

Via Collina 41 A, 6816 Bissone

Proprietà unica immersa nel verde ad Arogno Casa bifamiliare con vigneto e vista sul Monte Generoso

3.3 km

CHF 1'290'000

8 rooms · 183 m²

Frequently asked questions

How many houses are available to buy in Val Mara?

4 houses are currently listed to buy in Val Mara on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

Which canton is Val Mara in?

Val Mara is located in the canton of Ticino.

What is the population of Val Mara?

Val Mara has approximately 3'005 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Val Mara?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Val Mara is 80% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

Frequently asked questions

How many houses are available to buy in Val Mara?

4 houses are currently listed to buy in Val Mara on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

Which canton is Val Mara in?

Val Mara is located in the canton of Ticino.

What is the population of Val Mara?

Val Mara has approximately 3'005 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Val Mara?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Val Mara is 80% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

4 properties in Val Mara

1 / 13

CHF1'990'000.–

9 rooms405 m²

9 roomsCHF1'990'000.–405 m²

6818 Melano

"Villa Bifamiliare con grandi spazi interni ed esterni"

2 days ago

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CHF1'600'000.–

8.5 rooms232 m²

8.5 roomsCHF1'600'000.–232 m²

6821 Rovio

"Lugano?Rovio: Villa mit Pool & herrlichem, offenem Blick auf den Luganersee zu verkaufen, ideal auch als Zweitwohnsitz"

Villa zum Verkauf in Lugano-Rovio, im Herzen des Val Mara, wo sich die Landschaft in einer harmonischen Verbindung zwischen grünen Hügeln und dem Luganersee öffnet. Ein ruhiger und eindrucksvoller Ort, eingebettet zwischen Natur und Horizont, ideal als Zweitwohnsitz oder Hauptwohnsitz. Die Liegenschaft bietet ein seltenes Potenzial, in eine exklusive Residenz mitten in der Natur umgestaltet zu werden. HIGHLIGHTS - Zweitwohnsitz möglich - 2 Garagenplätze & 2 Aussenparkplätze - 13 km vom Zentrum von Lugano entfernt - Panoramawanderwege für angenehme Spaziergänge

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CHF1'550'000.–

8.5 rooms300 m²

8.5 roomsCHF1'550'000.–300 m²

6818 Melano

"Property with 2 Semi-Detached Houses, Swimming Pool and Land in Melano"

Beautiful and large villa with two residential units, about 300 sqm, located in the pleasant municipality of Melano, about 10 minutes from Mendrisio and 15 minutes from the city of Lugano, in the proximity of all main services such as schools, markets, post office, public transport and shops.The house, built in 2003, stands on a plot of about 1100 sqm, divided into two parcels, and is located in a flat, strategic area with ideal spaces for two families, as it is divided into two adjacent units that can also be used as a single house if needed, since they are connected by a large atrium/corridor currently used as a wardrobe and storage room.The first of the two units is a 4.5-room house and consists of an entrance/hall with first bathroom with shower, a beautiful living/dining room with open kitchen (with pantry) from which you can access the garden and the swimming pool.On the upper floor, we find the large sleeping area, which consists of a large hallway with office area, three bedrooms, one of which is very large and has a double bed, and a windowless bathroom with bathtub and shower.The entire sleeping area has high, mansard-roofed ceilings with plasterboard and recessed spotlights.The second unit is arranged as a 3.5-room house but can be easily converted into a 4.5-room house since it has the same structure as the first unit, as well as the same area and volume.The property is also enhanced by the presence of a swimming pool, a beautiful garden, and a wide access road, as well as an outdoor parking area where many cars can be parked.A private laundry room is available for each house.In the outdoor area, there is also an area currently used as a storage room and DIY room.The house has aluminum/wood windows with double glazing and is heated with an oil heating system distributed through floor heating, but it is possible to install a heat pump of the latest generation.A really interesting property and ideal for those looking for a semi-detached house with large living space and outdoor area in a strategic and very comfortable zone for moving and services.The property is completed by the outdoor area with covered and uncovered parking spaces for about 9 cars.DO NOT MISS THIS OBJECT AND CONTACT US TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION!

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CHF1'990'000.–

8.5 rooms408 m²

8.5 roomsCHF1'990'000.–408 m²

6818 Melano

"Exclusive three-family house with 8.5 rooms and grotto in Melano"

We offer for sale a spacious villa with 8.5 rooms and a grotto, with a total living area of approximately 408 sqm, built in 2005 on a 695 sqm plot of land. The property is located in Melano, in a strategic position that combines residential tranquility and convenience to the main services and connections.The property develops on two floors above ground plus a semi-basement and is composed of:GROUND FLOOR:A cozy apartment of 4.5 rooms, approximately 135 sqm, characterized by a bright living area with a fully equipped kitchen that opens onto a large living room with direct access to the private perimeter garden, which surrounds the property and offers a pleasant outdoor escape on multiple sides, ideal for relaxation and conviviality.The garden also features a paved, covered area with electric sunshades and a portico of approximately 28 sqm, perfect for living outdoors in every season.The living area is served by a windowed bathroom with a shower.The sleeping area hosts three double bedrooms, two of which have direct access to the private perimeter garden, in addition to a second windowed bathroom equipped with a shower.FIRST FLOOR:The floor hosts two separate residential units:- A studio of approximately 24 sqm with a balcony and a windowed bathroom with a shower, ideal as an investment or as an independent space;- An apartment of 3.5 rooms, approximately 85 sqm, made warm and welcoming by exposed beams, currently rented. The unit features a living area with a fully equipped kitchen that opens onto a large living room with direct access to a covered and habitable terrace of approximately 13 sqm, complete with a sunshade.The sleeping area includes two double bedrooms and a windowed bathroom with both a bathtub and a shower, making this solution particularly interesting also as an investment with high potential.SEMIBASEMENT:An elegant, heated grotto of approximately 46 sqm, ideal for convivial moments, complete with a kitchen, fireplace, wood-fired oven for pizza, wine cellar, and a cozy living area.The floor is completed by a service bathroom, a laundry room of approximately 24 sqm with separate connections for each unit, and three practical cellars.The heating is centralized through a heat pump with serpentined distribution, with independent consumption metering for the 4.5-room and 3.5-room apartments. The system is supported by solar panels, which contribute to improving the energy efficiency of the property and reducing management costs. PVC windows with double glazing ensure good thermal and acoustic insulation.The property also features a fully fenced garden with an irrigation system and armored entrance doors.The property has four covered outdoor parking spaces.The three-family house configuration makes this property a unique opportunity, ideal both as a main residence with rental units and as an investment with high potential: a comprehensive solution that combines space, versatility, and quality of life, destined not to remain on the market for long.DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY AND CONTACT US TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION!