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Fort-de-France 97200, Fort-de-France

Fort-de-France, France

Guide Price

$731,330

635,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

6

BATHROOMS

1

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Description

LAFORET LE LAMENTIN vous présente une résidence de style créole nichée au coeur de la capitale.<br>Cette maison est une véritable oeuvre architecturale, alliant à la perfection le charme du bois et la solidité du béton. L'ensemble de la résidence principale se compose de cinq chambres spacieuses et de trois salles d'eau, certaines ayant récemment bénéficié de rénovations pour offrir un confort moderne.<br>L'étage R-1 est aménagé dans un style loft unique, comprenant une cuisine/bar neuve, un jacuzzi relaxant et un espace dédié au fitness. Cet espace polyvalent offre de nombreuses possibilités d'utilisation selon vos besoins.<br>L'authenticité du style d'époque de cette maison, associée à la magnifique vue sur la végétation environnante, crée une expérience spatio-temporelle unique, vous éloignant de l'agitation de la ville tout en restant à proximité du centre-ville.<br>La dépendance, avec sa chambre en duplex, constitue un atout supplémentaire, offrant un potentiel de revenu locatif intéressant. Vous pouvez la mettre à profit pour accueillir des invités ou la louer pour un revenu complémentaire.<br>De plus, cette résidence est idéalement située à proximité des réseaux de transport en commun, avec un arrêt de bus juste en face, vous offrant une grande facilité d'accès aux commodités de la ville.

Location

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Living in Fort-de-France

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
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France at a glance

How France scores for American expats

💰Cost of Living
Moderate
🛡️Safety
Very safe
🗣️English Spoken
Rarely
🏥Healthcare
Excellent
🌬️Air Quality
Moderate
📶Internet
Fast
🚶Walkability
Very walkable
🚇Transit
Excellent

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.

1

Understand the buying rules

Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.

2

Sort out your visa

Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.

3

Plan your finances

Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.

4

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.

5

Set up healthcare

Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.

6

Run the full checklist

Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.

Source

Bien'ici (bienici.com)

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Currency

EUR