Every December 22, millions of Spaniards watch television with a mixture of excitement and nervousness. The Christmas lottery not only spreads joy, but also invites those who participate to dream big. And one of the most beautiful dreams … common today is clearly being able to buy a house without a mortgage. But how far does Gordo really go when it comes to housing in Seville?
Before you start looking for an apartment, you need to do some figures. The first prize of the 2025 Christmas Lottery distributes 400,000 euros per tenth, but not all of this sum reaches the winner. The Treasury retains its share: The first 40,000 euros are exempt, and a 20% withholding is applied to the remaining 360,000 euros. The result is that the net price that arrives in your account is 328,000 euros.
With this figure in mind, let’s see what options the Sevillian real estate market offers according to the latest Idealista data from November 2025).
The average price of accommodation in Seville is around 2,693 euros per square meter. With Gordo’s own 328,000 euros, you could buy around 121 square meters in the city, without bank financing. Of course, the reality varies a lot depending on the neighborhood.
Price per square meter of housing according to each district of Seville
The most expensive neighborhoods
In areas like the centerwhere the square meter is around 4,061 euros, the price would cover around 80 m². Sufficient surface area for a comfortable apartment, although not very spacious, in one of the most sought-after areas and with the greatest heritage value in Seville.
Something similar happens in Los Remedios (€3,668/m²) or Triana (€3,604/m²). In these areas, El Gordo would allow you to purchase between 90 and 95 m², a good sized family home in prime riverside locations or very close to the center.
In Nervión (€3,321/m²) or La Palmera – Los Bermejales (€3,166/m²)which are also good areas, the net gain would result in apartments between 98 and 105 m².
Intermediate zones
If the objective is to gain meters without leaving the capital, neighborhoods like Santa Justa – Miraflores – Red Cross (3,016 €/m²) or San Sebastian Prado – Felipe II – Bueno Monreal (3,608 €/m²) offer a reasonable price depending on the location and size of the house. Here, El Gordo will allow you to buy houses between 90 and 110 m², depending on the exact square footage.
In the Macarenawith an average price of €2,190/m², the price would be sufficient for around 150 m², an already very generous surface area for a house in the city.
The most affordable neighborhoods
Where El Gordo really thrives is in the neighborhoods with the lowest prices. In Alcosa Park (€1,656/m²) or San Jerónimo (€1,440/m²)the price would allow the purchase between 190 and 225 m². and in Torreblancaone of the cheapest areas with 736 €/m², the 328,000 euros would cover more than 440 m², whether single-family houses or houses with patios.
According to this data, would El Gordo be enough to buy a house in Seville? The answer is yes. With the net price of the Christmas Lottery Jackpot You can buy a house in any area of Sevillealthough the size and type of property varies greatly depending on the area chosen. From medium-sized central apartments to spacious houses in outlying areas, the first price will surely allow you to make the purchase without a mortgage and with margin for associated expenses and taxes.
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