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Le Mans 72000, Washington

Le Mans, France

Guide Price

$568,364

493,500 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

7

BATHROOMS

2

YEAR BUILT

1890

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Description

A VENDRE<br>LE MANS - Centre ville <br>Maison bourgeoise de caractère en hyper centre ? 209 m² + appartement indépendant<br>Idéalement située en coeur de ville, cette élégante maison bourgeoise de 209 m² séduit par son cachet authentique, ses volumes généreux et son fort potentiel. Un bien rare, alliant charme de l'ancien et fonctionnalité, complété par un appartement indépendant de 29 m².<br>Dès l'entrée, vous serez accueilli par un porche plein de caractère menant à une belle distribution des espaces. Le rez-de-chaussée offre une entrée, un salon chaleureux avec cheminée décorative, une salle à manger également agrémentée d'une cheminée et de placards, une cuisine, ainsi que des toilettes indépendantes avec lave-mains.<br>Le premier étage dessert un vaste palier avec rangements, trois chambres lumineuses, une salle d'eau, des toilettes séparées et une lingerie.<br>Au deuxième étage, un nouveau palier distribue quatre chambres supplémentaires ainsi qu'une salle de bain avec WC, offrant de nombreuses possibilités d'aménagement pour une grande famille ou un projet de chambres d'hôtes.<br>À l'extérieur, vous découvrirez un agréable patio intimiste, à l'abri des regards, ainsi que des dépendances. <br>Une petite maison annexe complète l'ensemble avec une grande pièce de rangement, un garage et, à l'étage, un appartement indépendant de 29 m² comprenant une pièce de vie, une cuisine, une chambre et une salle d'eau avec WC ? idéal pour un revenu locatif, une profession libérale ou pour recevoir.<br>Un bien d'exception offrant de multiples possibilités, à découvrir sans tarder. Anne JEHANNO (EI) Agent Commercial - Numéro RSAC : 792077729 - LE MANS.

Location

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Living in Le Mans

Famous for the 24-hour race but actually a charming city of 143,000 with a beautifully preserved medieval quarter and rents among the lowest in France. Paris is just 54 minutes by TGV, and the cost of living runs about 40% less than the capital — great value for a city with real cultural depth, though the expat community is small.

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

MARTEAU IMMOBILIER

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

EUR