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Le Mans 72000, Washington

Le Mans, France

Guide Price

$552,816

480,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

YEAR BUILT

1900

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Description

! Exceptionnel en Hyper centre au Mans !<br>Venez découvrir dans un esprit contemporain et à usage d'habitation, ce magnifique Loft ultra lumineux et fonctionnel.<br>Du haut de ses 358m² vous saurez apprécié ses beaux volumes, son calme (situé dans une impasse) et l'esprit serein qu'il dégage.<br>Situé à seulement 5 minutes à pied de la gare et 10 minutes de la Place de la République, sa situation géographique est idéale !<br>Tout a été pensé et réalisé avec des matériaux de haute qualité afin que vous offrir un confort suprême.<br>Dès que vous franchissez la porte d'entrée vous trouverez :<br>RDC : Entrée avec dressing, pièce de vie (92m²) avec cheminée moderne à Ethanol, buanderie, toilettes, mezzanine donnant sur pièce de vie (peut-être transformé en chambre).<br>1er ETAGE : Palier, 2 belles chambres lumineuses, salle d'eau, dressing (13m²), suite parentale avec salle de douche / jacuzzi privative (48m²).<br>2ème ETAGE : Mezzanine pouvant servir de bureau ou possibilité de transformer en une 4ème ou 5ème chambre (23.73m²).<br>Au top ! En sous sol vous trouverez une salle de cinéma ainsi qu'une salle de sport.<br>Terrasse, stationnement (2 places).<br>Bien en copropriété, faibles charges mensuelles (entretien des espaces extérieurs).<br>Pas de travaux à prévoir, possibilité en meublé.<br>Une visite ? Contacter JULIE DUVAL - SQUARE HABITAT LE MANS<br>A très vite !<br>Copropriété de 8 lots (Pas de procédure en cours).<br>Charges annuelles : 630.00 euros.

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

Square Habitat Le Mans

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