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Houilles 78800, La Main de Fer

Houilles, France

Guide Price

$1,007,738

875,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

3

YEAR BUILT

2005

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Description

Mon rêve à moi, 10 ans d'expérience, vous propose à la vente cette maison en parfait état de 170m2 habitable (260m2 avec le sous-sol), construite en 2005 sur une parcelle de 429m2 avec jardin, terrasse et parkings (2 intérieurs + 3 extérieurs). Elle est située dans une allée privée et sécurisée, à proximité des écoles et des commerces et à 14 min à pied du RER A, station Houilles Carrières et de la future ligne Eole, (porte Maillot à 15min).<br> Cette maison lumineuse de 6 pièces et construite sur 3 niveaux, se compose: Au rez-de-chaussée, d'un double séjour de 50m2 donnant accès à un jardin avec terrasse, d'une cuisine ouverte de 16m2, aménagée et équipée, d'une chambre de 11,5m2 ainsi que d'une salle d'eau avec WC. Au 1er étage, d'un palier avec un coin bureau, d'une suite parentale de 28m2 avec dressings, salle d'eau et WC, de 2 chambres de 15m2 et 14m2 avec rangements, d'une salle de bains ainsi que d'un WC indépendant. Possibilité d'aménager les combles (70m2 environ).<br> Au sous-sol, d'une grande pièce carrelée de 90m2 pour tous vos rangements et aménagements avec un coin chaufferie et buanderie. La maison bénéficie de très nombreux rangements, de fenêtres en double vitrage, d'un four à pizza ainsi que d'une cheminée. Le chauffage et la production d'eau chaude sont au gaz. La taxe foncière 2025 est de 3200 euros.<br> Diagnostics énergétiques récents : C- 145 C- 29<br>

Location

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Living in Houilles

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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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