Bordeaux 33000, Saint-Pierre
Bordeaux, France
Guide Price
$199,935
173,600 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
1
BATHROOMS
1
YEAR BUILT
1900
Description
Bordeaux hypercentre, Rue de Mérignac<br>Au 5ème et dernier étage d'une copropriété de caractère, appartement 2 pièces situé rue de Mérignac, à deux pas de la rue Saint-Rémy, de la Place du Parlement et du Miroir d'eau.<br>Il se compose d'une entrée, d'une chambre avec salle de bains attenante, de WC séparés, et d'un séjour lumineux avec cuisine ouverte. La pièce de vie offre une belle hauteur sous plafond avec poutres apparentes et une vue dégagée sur les toits de Bordeaux. Dernier étage apportant calme et luminosité.<br>Le bien est actuellement loué jusqu'en septembre 2026, avec un bail nu à un locataire en études supérieures, avec un loyer de 625 € hors charges (+ 102 € de charges), assurant une occupation stable. Sur la base du prix acte en main (frais de notaire inclus), la rentabilité brute actuelle est d'environ 4 %.<br>Dans le cas où le bien serait récupéré à la suite d'un congé délivré, il conviendrait parfaitement à un pied-à-terre en centre-ville, une résidence principale avec possibilité de
location courte durée ponctuelle, ou pour loger ses enfants. Il s'inscrit également dans une logique d'investissement patrimonial, avec la possibilité de réaliser des travaux d'amélioration énergétique ciblés permettant d'optimiser la performance du logement (passage de F à C), de sécuriser la
location dans le temps, d'améliorer l'attractivité locative et de valoriser le bien à la revente, tout en utilisant les travaux comme levier fiscal.<br>Adresse recherchée, usage flexible, fort potentiel après optimisation. (8.50 % 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
ERA BORDEAUX FONDAUDEGE
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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