Le Bouscat 33110, Barrière du Médoc
Le Bouscat, France
Guide Price
$805,038
699,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
2
YEAR BUILT
1930
Description
Maison des année 30 'Art Déco', idéalement située dans une des rues les plus prisées du Bouscat, au calme, à proximité immédiate du Parc Bordelais, proche des commerces de la Barrière du Médoc et du Tram D arrêt 'Courbet'.<br>D'une surface habitable de 118m², cette maison à moderniser se compose en rez de chaussée d'une vaste entrée, un salon-séjour de 36m², une cuisine avec coin repas, un wc. <br>À l'étage, un palier, 3 chambres (14.60m², 14.50m² et 11.60m²) dont deux profitant d'une sortie sur une grande terrasse ensoleillée, salle d'eau et salle de bains avec wc.<br>Sur l'arrière, exposé Sud-Est, sur 65m², un jardin et une terrasse.<br>Un garage et une cave de 20m² complètent ce bien rare sur le marché qui offre en plus une possibilité d'agrandissement. (4.33 % d'honoraires TTC à la charge de l'acquéreur.)
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Le Bouscat
An affluent inner suburb of Bordeaux known for its tree-lined streets, Art Deco architecture, and excellent tram connections to the city center. It has a village-within-a-city feel with a popular market, good restaurants, and property prices below central Bordeaux.
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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