La Rochelle 17000, Centre-ville - Vieux-port - Marché
La Rochelle, France
Guide Price
$298,751
259,400 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
1
BATHROOMS
1
YEAR BUILT
1850
Description
Au coeur du centre-ville piéton, charmant T2 de 42 m² alliant authenticité et confort moderne<br>Découvrez ce bel appartement de 42 m², niché dans une petite copropriété avec jardin commun, au calme d'un secteur piétonnier et animé. Le charme de l'ancien se marie ici à une rénovation soignée : une grande pièce de vie baignée de lumière, une cuisine ouverte et fonctionnelle, une chambre cosy, une salle de bains et des toilettes séparées.<br>Option meublé possible ? Idéal pour un investissement locatif ou un premier achat en plein centre-ville !<br>Ce bien vous est proposé par Béatrice MORILLON <span class="importDescriptionDecorator" data-type="phone">0629380211</span><br>Au prix de 259 400 € honoraires d'agence inclus à la charge de l'acquéreur (net vendeur 245900 €) (5.49 % d'honoraires TTC à la charge de l'acquéreur.)<br>Copropriété de 10 lots - dont 10 lots habitation. (Pas de procédure en cours).<br>Charges annuelles : 840.00 euros.
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
Agence immobilière George & Parfait Immobilier La Rochelle
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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