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La Garenne-Colombes 92250, Centre Sud

La Garenne-Colombes, France

Guide Price

$978,945

850,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

YEAR BUILT

1930

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Description

Nichée dans le secteur recherché de la Colonne, cette maison de 1930 parfaitement entretenue offre une vie de quartier paisible à quelques minutes seulement du centre et des transports. La pièce maîtresse de la maison se dévoile dès l'entrée avec un vaste espace de vie de 45 m2 comprenant un séjour chaleureux et une cuisine ouverte équipée. Cet ensemble baigné de lumière se prolonge naturellement par une large baie vitrée vers une terrasse de 23 m2 exposée plein sud, véritable pièce supplémentaire pour profiter du soleil .<br>L'agencement a été pensé pour respecter l'indépendance de chacun. Le premier étage accueille deux chambres confortables dotées de rangements ainsi qu'une salle d'eau avec toilettes. Le dernier niveau, niché sous les combles, est entièrement dédié à une suite parentale de 30 m2 au sol intégrant sa propre salle de bains et des sanitaires. Pour compléter ces volumes généreux, l'entresol aménagé avec fenêtres propose une quatrième chambre, un bureau idéal pour le télétravail ainsi qu'un espace buanderie et chaufferie.<br>Cette maison en copropriété de deux lots principaux séduit par son équilibre entre le charme de l'ancien et une rénovation contemporaine efficace. Sa localisation stratégique permet de rejoindre le bus en cinq minutes et la gare en douze minutes, offrant ainsi un cadre de vie pratique et familial sans aucun compromis sur le calme.<br>Copropriété de 2 lots - dont 2 lots habitation. (Pas de procédure en cours).

Location

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Living in La Garenne-Colombes

A compact, well-connected suburb just west of Paris near La Defense business district, popular with young professionals and families. It has a genuine neighborhood feel with local markets and cafes, plus fast transit to central Paris. Housing is cheaper than inner Paris but has been rising steadily — still good value for the access it provides.

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.

Contact Agent

Sixième Avenue l'immobilier par M6 (ex. Stéphane Plaza)

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