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Le Mans 72000, Malpalu

Le Mans, France

Guide Price

$188,879

164,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

Condo

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

YEAR BUILT

1999

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Description

À VENDRE : Appartement T3 situé au Mans, dans le quartier dynamique et recherché de la ville. Ce bien, construit en 1999, offre une superficie habitable de 70.32 m², idéal pour une petite famille ou un couple souhaitant profiter d'un espace confortable.<br>L'appartement se compose de trois pièces, dont deux chambres spacieuses, parfaites pour accueillir vos nuits paisibles. Le salon, d'une superficie de 23,72 m², est lumineux et convivial, offrant un cadre agréable pour vos moments de détente. La cuisine est aménagée, vous permettant de préparer vos repas dans un espace fonctionnel et agréable.<br>Ce bien dispose également d'une salle de bain, de deux balcons, où vous pourrez profiter de l'extérieur et de la vue environnante. Situé au deuxième étage d'un immeuble de cinq étages, l'appartement est accessible par un ascenseur, facilitant ainsi vos déplacements au quotidien.<br>Le chauffage est individuel, fonctionnant au gaz avec des radiateurs, garantissant un confort optimal tout au long de l'année. De plus, un emplacement de parking est inclus, un atout précieux dans une ville animée.<br>L'emplacement de cet appartement est un véritable atout. À proximité, vous trouverez plusieurs supermarchés, ainsi que des établissements scolaires, des pharmacies et des boulangeries, tous accessibles à pied. <br>Ce bien est idéal pour ceux qui recherchent un cadre de vie agréable, alliant confort et praticité. N'attendez plus pour découvrir cet appartement qui pourrait devenir votre futur chez-vous.

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

Citya Horeau Couffon

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