Le Mans 72000, Washington
Le Mans, France
Guide Price
$552,816
480,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
1
YEAR BUILT
1900
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
Open in Google MapsLiving 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→France at a glance
How France scores for American expats
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.
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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