Bordeaux 33300, Bacalan - Bordeaux Maritime
Bordeaux, France
Guide Price
$420,371
365,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
1
YEAR BUILT
1960
Description
Située dans le quartier de Bacalan, proche de Bordeaux Lac, cette maison rénovée offre un cadre de vie idéal pour une famille,;<br>Vous rejoignez l'arrêt de tram Berges de Garonne à pied en seulement 15 minutes, et les écoles se trouvent à 10 minutes.<br>Au rez-de-chaussée, l'entrée accueille fonctionnelle dessert des WC séparés et un grand garage. Vous découvrez ensuite un vaste double séjour lumineux, ouvert sur une grande cuisine semi-séparée, moderne et entièrement équipée. L'ensemble donne directement accès à un très grand jardin exposé plein sud, parfait pour profiter du soleil toute la journée.<br>À l'étage, un palier dessert quatre chambres, dont une avec grand dressing. Vous y trouverez également une salle de douches.<br>Le jardin constitue un véritable atout de la maison. Il est aménagé en plusieurs espaces distincts : une terrasse conviviale avec cuisine d'été, un coin piscine, ainsi qu'un vaste espace de pelouse idéal pour les jeux d'enfants, les moments de détente ou la création d'un potager.<br>Une maison familiale rare sur le secteur, à visiter sans tarder. (4.29 % 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?
We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.
Contact Agent
AJP Immobilier Bordeaux Nansouty
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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