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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

$574698

499000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

YEAR BUILT

1975

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Description

Exclusivité avec garantie après vente 2 ans.<br>Cette maison de plain-pied d'environ 121 m² séduit par son agencement fonctionnel et ses volumes lumineux. L'intérieur comprend une belle pièce de vie avec salon et salle à manger, trois chambres confortables, un dressing et une salle de bain. L'ensemble a été pensé pour offrir un cadre de vie agréable, facile à vivre au quotidien.<br>Implantée sur un terrain de plus de 600 m², la propriété dispose d'un bel espace extérieur avec piscine, agrémenté d'une grande cuisine d'été indépendante, idéale pour recevoir. Un puits foré et un système d'arrosage automatique viennent compléter les prestations, assurant un entretien facile du jardin. Un bien complet et polyvalent, à proximité des commodités, qui s'adapte à de nombreux projets de vie.<br>DPE : D<br>Pour plus de renseignements, contacter l'agence 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.

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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