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La Garenne-Colombes 92250, Centre Sud

La Garenne-Colombes, France

Guide Price

$1554795

1350000 EUR · $646/sqft

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

2408 sq ft

YEAR BUILT

2000

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Description

Dans un environnement résidentiel prisé et calme, à proximité de Courbevoie, découvrez cette maison familiale traversante construite (sur un terrain de 220 m2) au début des années 2000, offrant 224 m2 carrez / 231 m2 au sol (inclus un sous-sol de 70 m2 et hors garage).<br>Idéale pour une famille à la recherche d'espace et de confort cette maison séduit par ses volumes généreux, sa luminosité exceptionnelle (double exposition Est/Ouest) et son plan fonctionnel.<br>Rez-de-chaussée :<br>- entrée avec rangements et wc <br>- grande pièce de 21 m² avec entrée indépendante (idéal pour une chambre d'amis, jeune fille au pair ou profession libérale)<br>- grand garage attenant<br>1er étage :<br>- espace de vie de 60 m² baigné de lumière : séjour, salle à manger et cuisine américaine équipée<br>- arrière-cuisine / cellier<br>- wc<br>2e étage :<br>- palier desservant 2 grandes chambres (14 m² et 19 m²) dont une facilement divisible<br>- bureau ou petite chambre d'enfant<br>- deux salles de bains<br>Sous-sol total (environ 70 m²) :<br>- buanderie, salle d'eau et vaste pièce polyvalente<br>Extérieurs :<br>- à l'avant (environ 60 m²): cour pavée et espace vert avec possibilité de stationner un véhicule en extérieur (en plus de celui dans le garage)<br>- à l'arrière (environ 60 m²): terrasse et plantations<br>Atouts complémentaires :<br>- chauffage au gaz (convecteurs + plancher chauffant au 1er étage)<br>- école maternelle et élémentaire Ernest Renan<br>- transports : à seulement 10 min à pied de la gare SNCF de La Garenne Colombes ou 11 min de Courbevoie (ligne Saint-Lazare) et 9 min du tram T2 Les Fauvelles (ligne La Défense/ Porte de Versailles)<br>Cette maison combine emplacement privilégié, espace, luminosité et polyvalence.

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.

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)

Portal listings

500000

Currency

EUR