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La Teste-de-Buch 33260, Centre-ville

La Teste-de-Buch, France

Guide Price

$574698

499000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

YEAR BUILT

2006

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Description

Située dans une rue calme du centre ville, commerces , port et gare à pied, venez découvrir cette charmante maison de ville prêt à vivre.<br>Au rez-de-chaussée, vous découvrirez une entrée avec wc indépendant, ainsi qu'un double salon séjour avec cuisine ouverte, équipé d'un poêle à bois ainsi qu'une climatisation réversible, ouvrant sur un extérieur paysagé. <br>À l'étage, vous découvrirez trois chambres spacieuses ainsi qu'une salle de bains, offrant un espace nuit parfaitement également composé d'une climatisation réversible pour un confort optimal en toute saison.<br>À l'extérieur, le jardin paysagé constitue un véritable espace de détente. La maison dispose également d'une place de parking couverte et privative.<br>Proche des commerces et des commodités cette maison combine emplacement privilégié et confort de vie.<br>Contactez nous pour une visite ou pour plus de renseignements 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.

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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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