Angers 49000, Lac de Maine
Angers, France
Guide Price
$580,457
504,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
2
YEAR BUILT
2003
Description
Située dans le secteur recherché du Lac de Maine, cette maison familiale offre un cadre de vie agréable, au calme, tout en étant à proximité immédiate des espaces naturels et des commerces.<br> <br>Elle offre, dès l'entrée, une pièce de vie lumineuse composée d'un salon-séjour ouvert sur une cuisine aménagée et équipée, . Le rez-de-chaussée se complète également d'une vie de plain pied avec une chambre, une salle de bain, un WC indépendant ainsi que d'une arrière-cuisine appréciable au quotidien.<br> À l'étage, une mezzanine pouvant servir de bureau ou d'espace détente dessert un dégagement menant à trois chambres, une salle de bain et un WC séparé. <br>Le terrain arboré constitue un véritable atout, avec un accès direct à la coulée verte par un portillon, permettant de rejoindre facilement le Lac de Maine à pied ou à vélo. <br>Un garage ainsi que des places de stationnement privatives à l'avant de la maison viennent compléter l'ensemble.<br>RARE SUR LE SECTEUR!!! (5.00 % d'honoraires TTC à la charge de l'acquéreur.)
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Angers
Voted the #1 place to live in France by L'Express, Angers is a Loire Valley city of 150,000 with remarkably affordable housing, over 100 annual cultural events, and a growing expat community (roughly 15% of the population). It's 1.5 hours to Paris by TGV, with a walkable historic center and strong quality of life — though you'll need French for bureaucracy and deeper social connections.
Morning baguettes from the corner boulangerie, two-hour lunches with wine that no one apologizes for, and the slow realization that the French were right about everything involving food.
Visa
Talent Passport (Passeport Talent) — multiple categories for skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and researchers. Qualified employee route requires min €39,582/yr salary. Valid up to 4 years, family included. Visitor Visa (Visa Long Séjour) suits retirees with passive income — no work allowed, must prove €1,600+/mo resources.
Learn more: The Complete Guide to Moving to France→Key Fact
France has famously complex bureaucracy (the préfecture experience is legendary) but offers world-class universal healthcare, 5 weeks mandatory vacation, and excellent public infrastructure once you are in the system.
Learn more: Health Insurance for Americans Living Abroad→France at a glance
How France scores for American expats
Cost of buying in France
Estimated fees and ongoing costs for this property
Closing Costs
7-10% of purchase price
- ·Notary fees: 7-8% (includes transfer taxes)
- ·Agent: 3-8% (usually included in listing price)
- ·No separate stamp duty
Annual Costs
Property Tax
€500-3,000+/yr taxe foncière (varies by commune)
Insurance
€200-500/yr
HOA / Condo Fees
€100-300/mo for apartments (charges de copropriété)
Good to Know
Agent Fees
Usually seller pays (included in listing price)
Foreign Buyer Note
No restrictions on foreign buyers. Non-residents pay 3% additional wealth tax on French property above €1.3M.
Legal help in France
Hire your own attorney — not the seller's. We'll match you with a vetted local lawyer.
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Next steps for moving to France
Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.
Understand the buying rules
Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.
Sort out your visa
Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.
Plan your finances
Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.
Know your tax obligations
US citizens are taxed on worldwide income. You'll need to file US taxes from abroad and may owe local taxes too.
Set up healthcare
Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.
Run the full checklist
Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.
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