La Rochelle 17000, Centre-ville - Vieux-port - Marché
La Rochelle, France
Guide Price
$1568615
1362000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
6
BATHROOMS
1
Description
Idéalement située en plein cœur de La Rochelle, cette authentique maison de ville en excellent état séduira aussi bien une famille en quête d’espace qu’un couple souhaitant conjuguer art de vivre et investissement patrimonial.
Développant environ 150 m², elle offre de beaux volumes, quatre chambres dont une suite parentale, avec la possibilité d’aménager un cinquième espace nuit selon les besoins.
Le charme opère dès l’entrée : belle hauteur sous plafond, moulures, lumière traversante et atmosphère élégante, sublimées par une terrasse intimiste, véritable privilège en hyper-centre. Un garage complète l’ensemble, atout rare et précieux pour une vie citadine confortable.
Attenant à la maison, un appartement indépendant de deux chambres avec entrée privative permet d’accueillir famille et amis en toute autonomie, d’exercer une activité ou de générer environ 900 € de revenus locatifs mensuels en
location à l’année. Une propriété singulière, au cachet affirmé, offrant de multiples perspectives d’usage au cœur de la vie rochelaise.
Un véritable bijou en cœur de ville rochelais, rare par sa configuration et ses multiples possibilités.
Des informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www.georisque.gouv.fr
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.
Learn more: Health Insurance for Americans Living Abroad→France at a glance
How France scores for American expats
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
Coldwell Banker L'immobilière Internationale 2
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.
Bien'ici (bienici.com)
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