Buying an apartment in Levski G
Левски Г · 141 apartments on the market · median €2,114 per m² · 89th most expensive of 109 Sofia neighbourhoods
For an English-speaking buyer, Levski G is best understood through three numbers: 141 apartments for sale, €2,114/m² as the median ask, and 5.2 km to the centre. The rest of this page unpacks what those numbers buy.
The shorthand locals use: new-build, panel-built, up-and-coming. This page prices every apartment size separately, maps the schools, kindergartens and supermarkets that are actually inside the neighbourhood, scores Levski G across eight buyer criteria and answers the questions people ask before they view. Every figure comes from a single sample of the Sofia market taken on 16 September 2026 and from OpenStreetMap’s amenity data.
Apartment prices in Levski G
A median apartment in Levski G is advertised at €186,000 and measures around 74 m². Half the market falls in the €144,000–€219,900 band, which is the range most buyers end up shopping in.
On a per-square-metre basis Levski G runs at €2,114, quartiles €1,875–€2,370. The 10–90 percentile spread of €1,035/m² (49% of the median) tells you how heterogeneous the stock is: a typical mix of renovated and untouched apartments.
Size changes the arithmetic. A dvustaen (2-room, one bedroom) asks a median €147,500 for 66 m² — €2,233/m². A tristaen (3-room, two bedrooms) asks €208,888 for 102 m², or €2,097/m². The bigger flat is the better rate by €136/m², which is the usual pattern and worth exploiting if your budget stretches.
Counting by budget band rather than by average: 35% of listings ask less than €150,000, 62% less than €200,000, 97% less than €300,000.
| Apartment size | Median price | Middle 50% range | Typical area | € / m² | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1-room (ednostaen) | €94,000 | €81,382 – €141,890 | 45 m² | €1,918 | 7 |
| 2-room (dvustaen) — 1 bedroom | €147,500 | €128,390 – €157,500 | 66 m² | €2,233 | 65 |
| 3-room (tristaen) — 2 bedrooms | €208,888 | €195,815 – €228,956 | 102 m² | €2,097 | 55 |
| 4-room (chetiristaen) — 3 bedrooms | €282,282 | €247,400 – €289,750 | 138 m² | €2,014 | 14 |
| All sizes | €186,000 | €144,000 – €219,900 | 74 m² | €2,114 | 141 |
Bulgarian listings count total rooms: dvustaen (2-room) = one bedroom, tristaen (3-room) = two bedrooms. Figures are asking prices in euro; agreed prices typically settle 3–8% lower.
| Segment | Median price | Typical area | € / m² | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New (2021+ / under construction) | €187,738 | 82 m² | €2,054 | 115 |
| Older stock | €170,495 | 70 m² | €2,553 | 26 |
New construction asks 20% less per square metre than older stock in Levski G.
Levski G against the rest of Sofia
Relative to the city as a whole — median €2,538/m² — this neighbourhood is 17% below. That places it among the cheapest fifth of Sofia neighbourhoods.
Among the neighbours, Levski is the cheapest option at €1,865/m² and Poduyane the dearest at €2,508/m². If Levski G is slightly out of reach, that first name is where most buyers look next.
| Neighbourhood | € / m² | vs Levski G | Median price | New-build | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levski G | €2,114 | — | €186,000 | 82% | 141 |
| Levski | €1,865 | -12% | €169,793 | 84% | 122 |
| Levski V | €1,950 | -8% | €197,150 | 88% | 80 |
| Poduyane | €2,508 | +19% | €269,900 | 67% | 97 |
| Suhata Reka | €2,500 | +18% | €199,000 | 44% | 227 |
The housing stock in Levski G
82% of the flats for sale in Levski G are new — completed from 2021 onwards or still under construction — and 71% are being sold off-plan, before Act 16 (the occupancy permit). The median completion year across the sample is 2027.
Buildings here average 9 storeys (tallest 10), and 3% of what is for sale is on the ground floor — normally the cheapest flats in any block and the hardest to resell. Every flat in the sample is being sold through an agency.
Levski G day to day
Families get 1 school (199 Osnovno uchilishte Sv. Ap. Yoan Bogoslov) and 2 kindergartens within the neighbourhood itself, including DG 92 „Mechta“ and 91 ODZ Slanchev kat. Places at state schools follow address catchment for the first grade, so an address in Levski G does carry weight.
For daily shopping the neighbourhood has 3 supermarkets — Fantastiko, Ivel and CBA, 7 convenience stores and 1 bakery.
10 mapped parks, 11 playgrounds, 1 sports or fitness venue and 1 sports pitch.
2 health facilities are mapped here: 2 pharmacies, no clinics, no hospitals, no dentists.
Schools
- 199 Osnovno uchilishte Sv. Ap. Yoan Bogoslov
Kindergartens
- DG 92 „Mechta“
- 91 ODZ Slanchev kat
Supermarkets
- Fantastiko
- Ivel
- CBA
Sport & fitness
- Varadero
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Markers show the schools, kindergartens, supermarkets, parks, pharmacies and transport stops recorded inside Levski G.
Transport and the commute
Rail access: 1 station of the Sofia Metro sit within Levski G — General Vladimir Vazov is the one most addresses use. Three stations lie within 2.0 km, which is unusual outside the centre.
By car, Sveta Nedelya Square in the city centre is 5.2 km away — realistically 14–26 minutes depending on the hour. On the metro the same trip is more predictable than driving, and parking in the centre is both scarce and paid. 12 bus stops are mapped here.
| Station | Distance | Walk |
|---|---|---|
| General Vladimir Vazov (Ген. Владимир Вазов) | 0.3 km | 4 min |
| Besarabia (Бесарабия) | 1.1 km | 13 min |
| Georgi Asparuhov Stadium (Стадион Георги Аспарухов) | 2.0 km | 25 min |
Matching Levski G to your priorities
On the evidence above, the natural buyer here is one of commuters who want to leave the car at home, buyers stretching a limited budget into a full-sized flat and anyone who wants a new building with a lift, parking and lower bills. The mismatch cases are families who want a school on the doorstep. The value case is straightforward: 17% below the city median buys either more space or a shorter mortgage.
How we rate Levski G
Our own assessment of Levski G on eight criteria, each scored from the data on this page — not from user reviews. Scores are relative to the rest of Sofia.
Due diligence for Levski G
New-build extras
Ask for three numbers before comparing a new-build with a resale: the net (usable) area, the finishing budget, and the price of a parking space. Together they often move the effective cost by 20%.
Title and encumbrances
Before the preliminary contract: property register extract, cadastral sketch, encumbrance search, spousal consent, and a statement of building-fund arrears. In that order.
The 5% nobody mentions
Sofia’s municipal transfer tax is 2.5% of the higher of the price and the tax valuation, and the notary and registry fees add roughly 1–1.5%. On a €186,000 flat here, budget about €8,370 in transaction costs.
You are buying a co-ownership
Find out who manages the building, what the monthly charge is, and what has been deferred. In Sofia the answer is often "the lift" or "the risers".
Heating and running costs
Get the last winter’s heating bills in writing. An uninsulated flat with electric heating can cost three times what a district-heated insulated one does.
If it is not built yet
Off-plan is 71% of what is advertised here. The protections that matter are milestone-linked payments, a named completion date with penalties, and a clause covering what happens if the specification changes.
Questions buyers ask about Levski G
How old are the buildings in Levski G?
Few listings here state a construction type. Half the stock predates 2027; the typical building is 9 floors high. Panel blocks trade 10–20% below comparable brick in Sofia; an insulated panel building closes much of that gap because heating costs 30–40% less.
Does Levski G work as an investment purchase?
Take the median €186,000 flat: at the citywide 4–6% gross range that is €620–€930 a month. The General Vladimir Vazov station at 0.3 km is the main reason tenants shortlist this area. Net of costs and the 9% effective tax, a 5% gross typically becomes 3.4–3.8% in the hand.
Do I need residency to buy in Levski G?
Yes. Any foreign individual or company may own an apartment in Bulgaria outright — the old restriction covers agricultural land only, never flats. You need a passport, a Bulgarian tax number (issued in a day) and either your presence at the notary or a notarised, apostilled power of attorney. Ownership does not by itself grant residency. The foreign buyer's guide covers what it does and does not give you.
What should I budget beyond the asking price in Levski G?
Transaction costs run 4–5.5% — about €8,928 on the €186,000 median here. Transfer tax at 2.5% is the largest item (€4,650); the notary scale, registry fee and buyer-side commission make up the rest. An independent lawyer costs €400–900 and is the best-value line in the whole transaction.
What are the alternatives to Levski G?
Its direct neighbours are the fairest benchmark: Levski at €1,865/m², Levski V at €1,950/m², Poduyane at €2,508/m² and Suhata Reka at €2,500/m². The cheapest way to stay in the area is Levski (€1,865/m²). Our best-value ranking is another way to approach the same question.
Where do residents park in Levski G?
With 82% of listings new, garage spaces exist; they are sold as separate property and cost €8,000–20,000. You are outside the blue and green zones, so there is no charge — and no reserved space either. Always confirm in writing whether a quoted price includes a space, and whether that space is deeded property or merely allocated by the building.
Is Levski G a calm place to live?
0 bars, 2 restaurants and 3 cafés are mapped inside Levski G. Almost nothing is open late; it is a place to live rather than to go out. View once on a weekday evening before deciding — Sofia neighbourhoods change character after six.
What could go wrong buying in Levski G?
Order a fresh property record extract and skitsa from the Registry Agency, and check for mortgages, injunctions and restitution claims. Unpaid building fund contributions and an unregistered alteration are the two most common surprises. Pre-completion buying needs milestone-linked payments and a look at the developer's track record.
Based on 141 live Levski G listings within a citywide sample of 18,058 (imot.bg, 16 September 2026) and OpenStreetMap amenity counts inside the neighbourhood boundary. How we did it.
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