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Houdan 78550, Houdan

Houdan, France

Guide Price

$685,262

595,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

3

YEAR BUILT

1850

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Description

Au calme absolu et sans vis-à-vis, à moins d'1h de Paris par l'A12, cette ancienne ferme est édifiée sur un terrain clos et remarquablement planté de 2300m². L’ensemble offre 200m² habitables (310m² surface utile), un abri voiture, 2 boxes à chevaux, un très bel atelier de 30m² et de vastes combles aménageables. Le corps principal propose 4 chambres dont une suite parentale (avec salle de bains) au rez-de-chaussée, 2 salles d’eau, un spacieux et lumineux séjour de 46m² donnant sur une belle terrasse orientée plein sud, un salon d’hiver très cosy avec cheminée ancienne, un bureau et une agréable cuisine de 18m² avec accès à la terrasse. Nichée au creux d’un véritable cocon de verdure, cette propriété au caractère authentique est particulièrement agréable à vivre été comme hiver. Toiture refaite en grande partie, double-vitrage bois intégral, portail automatique, fibre, puits. La propriété de famille par excellence, charme inclus et qui promet des moments d’indépendance, de repos et de convivialité ! Terrain plat piscinable. Honoraires : 5,31 % TTC à la charge de l’acquéreur Prix hors honoraires d’agence : 565 000 €

Location

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Living in Houdan

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