Douai 59500, Faubourg de Béthune
Douai, France
Guide Price
$132,895
115,390 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
2
Description
Orpi Douai vous propose cette maison de 90m2 avec jardin et emplacement de parking privé. Vous êtes à la recherche d'un bien familial, d'un semi plain pied ou d'un investissement avec quelques travaux ? Alors cette maison vous attend.
Elle se compose en rez-de-chaussée d'une entrée, un salon (ou chambre), une cuisine équipée, un séjour, une salle d'eau et WC. A l'étage un palier dessert une seconde salle de bains, trois chambres et le gros plus : un comble aménageable.
A l'extérieur : un jardin et une terrasse et pour le stockage une grande cave en sous sol.
Côté parking, aucune contrainte puisque la parcelle dispose d'un emplacement de parking.
Chauffage central au gaz et chaudière récente.
Cette maison est située a deux pas des écoles et des transports en communs, gratuits sur Douai.
Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www.georisques.gouv.fr L'état des risques vous sera remis lors de la première visite. Référence agence : 9684
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Douai
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
Orpi Douai Gare
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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