La Teste-de-Buch 33260, Centre-ville
La Teste-de-Buch, France
Guide Price
$459528
399000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
2
BATHROOMS
1
YEAR BUILT
2018
Description
EN EXCLUSIVITE<br>ABSOLUTE HABITAT vous propose de venir découvrir dans un environnement ultra calme et boisé, maison en duplex T3, 2 chambres à l'étage située dans l'écoquartier des Portes du Pyla. <br>L'écoquartier; pensé pour une vie plus durable et agréable, propose un environnement verdoyant et apaisé, parfaitement intégré à son territoire. Le chauffage et l'eau chaude sanitaire sont assurés par un système de géothermie garantissant des consommations maîtrisées et un confort thermique optimal toute l'année.<br>Maison avec de belles prestations, cuisine aménagée avec salon/séjour donnant sur une jolie terrasse et jardin intimiste exposé EST sans vis-à-vis. <br>À l'étage, vous trouverez 2 belles chambres lumineuses avec placard, une salle de bain et un Wc indépendant.<br>Le bien possèdent un local 2 roues aménagée ainsi que deux places de parking privées extérieur.<br>La résidence offre par ailleurs un accès immédiat à de nombreux équipements de loisirs (piscine, terrains de sport), commerces de proximité et services facilitant le quotidien, dans un cadre résidentiel. <br>Le bien est vendu avec locataire en place depuis 2019 avec fin de bail en septembre 2028.<br>Mandat Exclusif N°2640<br>N'hésitez pas à nous contacter pour organiser une visite ! (5.00 % d'honoraires TTC à la charge de l'acquéreur.)<br>Copropriété de 16 lots (Pas de procédure en cours).<br>Charges annuelles : 1920.00 euros. Clément RABIER (EI) Agent Commercial - Numéro RSAC : 878179241 - Bordeaux.
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving 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.
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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
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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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