La Rochelle 17000, La Rochelle
La Rochelle, France
Guide Price
$350,693
304,500 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
1
BATHROOMS
1
YEAR BUILT
2017
Description
LA ROCHELLE – Quartier La Renaissance<br>Situé à proximité immédiate des commodités, dans une résidence de standing de 2017 avec local à vélo, appartement type 2 offrant une surface habitable de 44.32 m².<br>Il se compose d'une pièce de vie lumineuse avec séjour/ cuisine ouverte aménagée et équipée de 26.91 m², une chambre avec placard, une salle d'eau avec un WC et un cellier.<br>Une terrasse privative de 21.62 m², un jardin de 20 m² ainsi qu'une place de parking (boxable) sécurisée en sous-sol complètent ce bien.<br>À visiter sans tarder ! <br>Honoraires inclus de 5% TTC à la charge de l'acquéreur. Prix hors honoraires 290 000 €. Dans une copropriété de 30 lots. Aucune procédure n'est en cours. Classe énergie B, Classe climat C. Montant moyen estimé des dépenses annuelles d'énergie pour un usage standard, établi à partir des prix de l'énergie de l'année 2015 : 338.18 €. Date de réalisation du DPE : 01-11-2027. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : georisques.gouv.fr. <br>
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in La Rochelle
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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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.
Understand the buying rules
Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.
Sort out your visa
Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.
Plan your finances
Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.
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.
Set up healthcare
Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.
Run the full checklist
Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.
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