La Rochelle 17000, Centre-ville - Vieux-port - Marché
La Rochelle, France
Guide Price
$632283
549000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
2
BATHROOMS
1
Description
LA ROCHELLE - HYPER CENTRE<br>Echoppe dotée d'une très belle façade idéalement située dans un quartier très prisé du centre ville à deux pas de place de Verdun. <br>Vous trouverez une entrée, séjour, deux chambres, un point d'eau, une salle d'eau, cuisine, wc, un altier, coin buanderie et une cave. <br>Vous aurez ensuite accès à un beau jardin exposé SUD sans vis à vis. <br>Au fond du jardin une dépendance d'environ 55m2 comprenant un séjour/cuisine, salle d'eau/wc. A l'étage 2 chambres. <br>La parcelle d'environ 435m2 vous permettra de réaliser une magnifique rénovation. <br>OPPORTUNITE UNIQUE SUR LE SECTEUR ! Montant estimé des dépenses annuelles d'énergie pour un usage standard entre 1940.0 € et 2670.0 € indexées aux années 2021, 2022, 2023 (abonnements compris).
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.
Contact Agent
CENTURY 21 Agence du Centre Ville
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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