La Rochelle 17000, Les Minimes
La Rochelle, France
Guide Price
$253374
220000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
1
BATHROOMS
1
YEAR BUILT
2016
Description
EN EXCLUSIVITE à LA ROCHELLE cet appartement de 37 m² est dans une résidence sécurisée avec ascenseur.<br>Situé au coeur du Quartier LES MINIMES à côté du port de plaisance, ce dernier est à seulement 2.5 km du centre ville et de la gare.<br>Placé au 3ème étage d'une copropriété de 4 étages, construite en 2016.<br>ce bien se compose d'une entrée, salon-séjour avec cuisine ouverte équipée et aménagée, une chambre et une salle d'eau avec WC.<br>L'appartement profite d'un emplacement privilégié, à proximité immédiate de nombreux commerces et services : restaurants, boulangeries, pharmacies, supermarchés, etc.<br>Un parking gratuit jouxtant la résidence permet de se stationner sans difficulté.<br>Ce bien moderne sera idéal pour un investissement locatif, logement pour étudiant ou pied à terre estival.<br>Nb de lots : 55 lots. Charges de copropriété annuelles : 708€ par an soit 59€ par mois. (4.76 % d'honoraires TTC à la charge de l'acquéreur.)<br>Copropriété de 55 lots - dont 55 lots habitation. (Pas de procédure en cours).<br>Charges annuelles : 708.00 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
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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
Eco Immobilier
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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