Échirolles 38130, Centre-ville
Échirolles, France
Guide Price
$183,120
159,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
2
BATHROOMS
1
YEAR BUILT
2006
Description
Echirolles Nouveau Centre/Frange verte, allée Raymond Savignac dans la copropriété 'Parc Avenir', bel appartement de 3 pièces + cuisine de 67m2.<br> Il bénéficie d'un espace vie de 36m2 exposé Ouest, et ouvrant sur une terrasse couverte de 12,6 m2. Composé de 2 chambres, dont une avec rangement, la salle d'eau récente est faiencée toute hauteur avec une douche à l'italienne. Les toilettes suspendus sont séparés.<br> L'appartement est en bon état d'entretien, les huisseries sont en double vitrage PVC avec des volets électriques sur la partie vie, une climatisation réversible a été récemment installée. La cuisine semi ouverte sur le séjour offre également un accès à la terrasse.<br> En dépendance, une possibilité de garage en sous-sol (15 000 EUR en sus du prix).<br> La copropriété récente comprend 67 lots principaux répartis sur 2 bâtiments. Les charges annuelles prévisionnelles sont de 1772EUR (eau froide, chaude, chauffage compris). La copropriété est située dans un secteur calme et pavillonnaire, proche de toutes les commodités (écoles Paul Langevin, collège Louis Lumière, lycée Marie Curie, tramway, bus, tous loisirs et restaurants).<br> DPE B, GES A, estimation des coûts annuels du logement en énergies : entre 600EUR et 880EUR (estimation basée sur les prix moyens des énergies indexés sur les années, 2021, 2022, 2023).<br> Les honoraires sont à la charge du vendeur.<br>
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Échirolles
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.
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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
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Next steps for moving to France
Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.
Understand the buying rules
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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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