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Le Mans 72000, Le Villaret

Le Mans, France

Guide Price

$285,506

247,900 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

YEAR BUILT

1969

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Description

Maison familiale quartier du Villaret : 117 m², 4 chambres , Garage, Jardin.<br>Située sur une agréable placette, dans un environnement recherché à proximité immédiate des commerces et du centre-ville du Mans, découvrez cette maison mitoyenne d'un côté offrant 117 m² habitables et un fort potentiel après rafraîchissement.<br>Elle se compose au rez-de-chaussée d'une entrée desservant un salon-séjour lumineux, une cuisine indépendante, un WC ainsi qu'une première chambre, idéale pour une vie de plain-pied ou un espace bureau.<br>À l'étage, vous retrouverez trois chambres supplémentaires ainsi qu'une salle d'eau, offrant un espace nuit fonctionnel pour toute la famille.<br>La maison bénéficie également d'un très grand sous-sol total, occupant toute la surface de la maison, proposant de nombreuses possibilités de rangement, atelier, buanderie ou stationnement.<br>À l'extérieur, vous profiterez d'un jardin intimiste, agréable et préservé des regards, parfait pour les moments de détente en famille.<br>Une maison idéalement située, aux beaux volumes et au fort potentiel, qui séduira les acquéreurs en recherche d'un bien à personnaliser selon leurs envies.<br>ESNAULT Florian 914314935 RSAC 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.

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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

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Currency

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