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Argenteuil 95100, Les Coteaux

Argenteuil, France

Guide Price

$495,231

430,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

1

YEAR BUILT

1993

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Description

Argenteuil, Les Coteaux.<br>Au cœur d'un quartier résidentiel et recherché, belle maison familiale et soignée proche des écoles, des commerces et de toutes commodités.<br>Située dans une rue calme et pavillonnaire, elle offre une entrée avec dégagement desservant un grand séjour de 35m² avec cheminée, une cuisine dînatoire, une chambre-bureau, des wc indépendants et des rangements.<br>Au premier étage: palier donnant sur quatre belles chambres sous combles dont une avec douche, salle de bains et wc indépendants.<br>Grenier de rangement.<br>Sous-sol total de 82m² comprenant un garage pour deux véhicules, une cave, une buanderie et une cave à vin.<br>Jardin arboré exposé sud avec terrasse dînatoire, espace déjeuner ombragé avec barbecue.<br>Electricité aux normes, doubles-vitrages, volets électriques, radiateurs récents (dont la plupart de marque Rotholec, garantis à vie) et climatisation réversible dans la chambre parentale<br>Carte scolaire recherchée: école maternelle Françoise Dolto, école élémentaire des Coteaux, collège et lycée Saint-Joseph à deux pas.<br>Commerces de proximité, marché couvert et stations de bus pour accès aux gares SNCF du centre-ville et du Val.<br>Belles prestations et maison très agréable, à visiter! Montant estimé des dépenses annuelles d'énergie pour un usage standard entre 2390.0 € et 3290.0 € indexées aux années 2021, 2022, 2023 (abonnements compris).

Location

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Living in Argenteuil

A large suburb northwest of Paris with significantly lower housing costs than the city, connected by train in about 15 minutes to Gare Saint-Lazare. It has a diverse, working-class character — not polished, but functional and affordable for Paris-area living. The Seine riverfront and proximity to La Defense business district are practical draws.

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.

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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.

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France at a glance

How France scores for American expats

💰Cost of Living
Moderate
🛡️Safety
Very safe
🗣️English Spoken
Rarely
🏥Healthcare
Excellent
🌬️Air Quality
Moderate
📶Internet
Fast
🚶Walkability
Very walkable
🚇Transit
Excellent

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.

Need a local attorney in France?

We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.

Next steps for moving to France

Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.

1

Understand the buying rules

Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.

2

Sort out your visa

Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.

3

Plan your finances

Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.

4

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.

5

Set up healthcare

Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.

6

Run the full checklist

Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.

Source

Bien'ici (bienici.com)

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Currency

EUR