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La Teste-de-Buch 33260, Les Chênes Verts - Bordes - Clair-Bois - Pinède de Conteau

La Teste-de-Buch, France

Guide Price

$787763

684000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

YEAR BUILT

1960

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Description

Venez découvrir cette agréable maison familiale de plain-pied, idéalement située à proximité des écoles et du collège, de La Teste sur un terrain de 1 308 m².<br>Dès l'entrée, vous serez séduits par ses beaux volumes et sa luminosité. La maison offre une cuisine indépendante pouvant s'ouvrir sur la pièce de vie spacieuse donnant sur une belle véranda avec sa cuisine d'été véritable prolongement vers un jardin exposé plein sud, parfait pour profiter des beaux jours et y accueillir une piscine.<br>La partie nuit se compose de trois chambres, d'un coin bureau, d'une salle d'eau ainsi que d'un wc indépendant, offrant confort et fonctionnalité au quotidien.<br>En complément, ce bien dispose d'un double garage de 34m². À l'étage de celui-ci, avec un accès indépendant, vous bénéficierez d'un appartement T2 d'environ 37 m², idéal pour un projet locatif, un espace professionnel ou pour accueillir famille et amis.<br>Une maison aux multiples atouts, à découvrir sans tarder.<br>Contactez nous dès maintenant pour organiser une visite ou pour tous renseignements complémentaires au <span class="importDescriptionDecorator" data-type="phone">05 56 54 17 18</span>.<br>Besoin de connaître la valeur de votre bien? Notre équipe se tient à votre disposition du lundi au samedi pour réaliser gratuitement l'estimation de votre bien.<br>

Location

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Living in La Teste-de-Buch

A coastal town on the Arcachon Bay in southwest France, known for oyster farming, pine forests, and the massive Dune of Pilat. It offers a relaxed Atlantic coast lifestyle at moderate prices, popular with retirees and families who want beach access without Riviera price tags.

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
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France at a glance

How France scores for American expats

💰Cost of Living
Moderate
🛡️Safety
Very safe
🗣️English Spoken
Rarely
🏥Healthcare
Excellent
🌬️Air Quality
Moderate
📶Internet
Fast
🚶Walkability
Very walkable
🚇Transit
Excellent

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

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Next steps for moving to France

Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.

1

Understand the buying rules

Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.

2

Sort out your visa

Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.

3

Plan your finances

Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.

4

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.

5

Set up healthcare

Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.

6

Run the full checklist

Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.

Source

Bien'ici (bienici.com)

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Currency

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