Bois-d'Arcy 78390, Les Jardins d'Arcy - La Normandie - La Colombe
Bois-d'Arcy, France
Guide Price
$489,473
425,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
1
YEAR BUILT
2020
Description
Résidence de standing de 2020 pour ce 4 pièces de 84m² en dernier étage avec triple exposition. <br>Profitez de ses extérieurs bénéficiant de vues dégagées (2 terrasses de respectivement 32.90m² et 12.50m² et un balcon). Il se compose d'un séjour et d'une cuisine ouverte, aménagée et équipée de 34m², 3 chambres dont une avec dressing, salle d'eau et WC séparé. <br>Deux places de parking côte à côte en sous-sol et une cave complètent l'ensemble des prestations. <br>Ce superbe appartement se situe dans le quartier recherché de la Croix Bonnet à Bois d'Arcy. Vous profiterez de sa crèche, ses écoles et commerces accessibles à pieds, ainsi que des promenades en bord de canal et en forêt. Bus pour la gare de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines , gare de Fontenay-le-Fleury / Bois d'Arcy , gare Rive-Gauche sur place .<br>Copropriété de 103 lots - dont 31 lots habitation. (Pas de procédure en cours).<br>Charges annuelles : 2647.44 euros.
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Bois-d'Arcy
A small commuter town west of Versailles in the Yvelines department, offering affordable housing with reasonable access to Paris via rail. It's a quiet, family-oriented suburb with basic amenities — functional rather than charming, but practical for Paris-area workers on a budget.
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.
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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
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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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