La Rochelle 17000, La Rochelle
La Rochelle, France
Guide Price
$1496058
1299000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
6
BATHROOMS
2
YEAR BUILT
1950
Description
La Rochelle La Genette Maison à fort potentiel à réinventer<br>Au coeur du quartier très recherché de La Genette, à quelques pas de l'océan et du Mail, cette maison offre une opportunité rare : créer un lieu de vie entièrement à votre image dans l'un des secteurs les plus prisés de La Rochelle.<br>Développant plus de 170 m² habitables sur une parcelle arborée de plus de 810 m², la propriété propose de beaux volumes et de nombreuses possibilités d'aménagement : vaste pièce de vie, jusqu'à 6 chambres, création d'une vie de plain-pied, réorganisation complète des espaces selon vos envies. Un grand garage de plus de 50 m² vient compléter l'ensemble.<br>Le bien nécessite une rénovation globale, mais constitue une base idéale pour concevoir une résidence principale familiale, une élégante maison secondaire ou un projet patrimonial durable. Ici, tout reste à imaginer : volumes, circulation, prestations? pour révéler pleinement le potentiel d'une adresse recherchée où l'investissement prend tout son sens.<br>Un bien à repenser entièrement, mais une localisation qui, elle, ne se remplace pas.<br>Informations et visites : <span class="importDescriptionDecorator" data-type="phone">05 46 83 99 85</span><br> (3.92 % d'honoraires TTC à la charge de l'acquéreur.)
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
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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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