Brest 29200, Bellevue
Brest, France
Guide Price
$195,674
169,900 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
1
YEAR BUILT
1970
Description
BREST - Rive Gauche - Proximité des Facs / PENFELD<br>Idéal premier achat ou investissement locatif !<br>Laforêt BREST a le plaisir de vous présenter en exclusivité ce bel appartement T5 de 97 m² sans travaux à la décoration soignée.<br>Idéalement situé à proximité immédiate des commodités et des rives de la Penfeld, au sein d'une copropriété sécurisée, en dalle béton et bien entretenue.<br>Il se compose d'une entrée desservant, une cuisine indépendante entièrement aménagée et équipée, une pièce de vie lumineuse de 28 m² avec un accès direct au balcon, une salle d'eau contemporaine et un WC séparé.<br>Côté nuit vous retrouverez 3 belles chambres avec du rangements dont une de 22 m² avec un dressing.<br>L'appartement possède de nombreux rangements et une cave privative en sous-sol.<br>Stationnement aisé au pied de l'immeuble. <br>Tramway, Commerces, transports et écoles à proximité.<br>A visiter très vite ! <br>Référence : 5665FB<br>Agent commercial immatriculé au RSAC sous le numéro 884 693 102<br>Un projet d'achat ? Nous sommes à votre écoute. TEL <span class="importDescriptionDecorator" data-type="phone">02 30 63 02 30</span><br>Copropriété de 32 lots - dont 16 lots habitation. (Pas de procédure en cours).<br>Charges annuelles : 1400.00 euros.
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Brest
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
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.
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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