Bordeaux 33000, Saint-Genès
Bordeaux, France
Guide Price
$1,531,761
1,330,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
5
BATHROOMS
3
YEAR BUILT
1800
Description
Exceptionnel, à 10 minutes à pieds de la place Pey Berland, dans une rue en cours de réaménagement paysager, grande maison en pierres du XIXème siècle, de 270 m² habitables, constituée d'un rez-de-chaussée, d'un premier étage, d'un grenier aménageable, d'un jardin de 190 m², d'un garage de 65 m² et d'une cave de 30 m².<br>- Au rez-de-chaussée : une grande entrée donnant sur une belle cage d'escalier, 3-4 pièces de réception dont certaines peuvent être utilisées en chambre ou bureau, cuisine aménagée, salle d'eau, toilettes<br>- Au 1er étage : dégagements, quatre chambres, bureau, salle de bains, salle d'eau, toilettes<br>- Au 2ème étage : 120 m² de grenier aménageables en habitation<br>La maison est en bon état (isolation, électricité, double vitrage, volets roulants électriques), calme et bénéficie d'une triple exposition Sud, Est, Nord, la jardin étant orienté au Sud.<br>Le chauffage et la production d'eau chaude fonctionnent grâce à 2 chaudières gaz récentes.<br>Elle a conservé la plupart de ses prestations anciennes (volumes, moulures, boiseries, certains planchers, cheminées) et se situe à moins de 10 minutes à pieds du tram B (arrêt Victoire) et des écoles du quartier Saint Genès. (3.10 % d'honoraires TTC à la charge de l'acquéreur.)
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Bordeaux
A UNESCO World Heritage city with gorgeous 18th-century architecture, world-class wine culture, and a 2-hour TGV ride to Paris. Cost of living is higher than most of France but still 25-30% cheaper than Paris, and the international community is growing fast. You'll need functional French to truly integrate — fully English-speaking jobs are rare outside tech.
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.
Need a local attorney in France?
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Contact Agent
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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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