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Bordeaux 33100, La Bastide

Bordeaux, France

Guide Price

$132,446

115,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

Condo

BEDROOMS

1

BATHROOMS

1

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Description

Dans le quartier très recherché de Bastide, à deux pas de l'École Sainte-Marie Bastide et à proximité immédiate du tram Jardin Botanique, découvrez ce studio idéalement situé, parfait pour un premier achat, un pied-à-terre ou un investissement patrimonial.<br>Ce bien se compose d'une agréable pièce de vie lumineuse ouvrant sur une terrasse exposée ouest, idéale pour profiter des fins de journée ensoleillées, d'un espace cuisine indépendant, ainsi que d'une salle de bains avec WC.<br>Son véritable atout : un fort potentiel de valorisation grâce à un budget de rénovation maîtrisé d'environ 20 000 €, permettant de repenser entièrement le bien en un cocon contemporain et performant. Isolation optimisée, électricité remise aux normes, chauffage à inertie, cuisine moderne et salle d'eau rénovée : autant d'améliorations qui offriront confort, esthétisme et bonne performance énergétique.<br>Une opportunité rare dans un secteur prisé, alliant emplacement stratégique, potentiel de transformation et valorisation durable. <br>À visiter sans tarder.<br>Copropriété de 12 lots - dont 12 lots habitation. ().

Location

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Living 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
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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.

Contact Agent

Laforêt BORDEAUX CAUDERAN

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