La Rochelle 17000, La Genette
La Rochelle, France
Guide Price
$874140
759000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
2
YEAR BUILT
1940
Description
COUP DE COEUR – LA ROCHELLE / LA GENETTE - Maison de 122m² avec piscine – Quartier recherché<br>Idéalement située dans le très prisé quartier de La Genette, cette maison de charme de 122 m² offre un cadre de vie confortable et bien pensé.<br>La maison s'articule autour de trois niveaux offrant à chacun son espace :<br>Rez-de-chaussée : une chambre avec dressing et salle d'eau, ouvrant directement sur la terrasse, le jardin et la piscine — un vrai confort au quotidien et un atout rare.<br>Niveau principal : un espace de vie lumineux et convivial composé d'un salon / salle à manger donnant sur une seconde terrasse avec accès jardin, d'une cuisine ouverte aménagée et équipée, ainsi que d'un bureau avec balcon.<br>Espace nuit : trois chambres et une salle d'eau, au calme, idéales pour préserver l'intimité de chacun.<br>Le jardin, intimiste et ensoleillé (exposition Sud), agrémenté de sa piscine, offre un cadre de vie particulièrement agréable au quotidien en plein coeur de La Rochelle. Une garage pouvant accueillir un véhicule complète ce bien ainsi qu'une cave.<br>La maison a été entièrement réhabilitée avec soin et matériaux de qualité en 2016. Avec une isolation maximale. Une maison agréable à vivre, rare sur le secteur, parfaite en résidence principale comme secondaire.
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?
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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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