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Le Mans 72000, Boussinière

Le Mans, France

Guide Price

$339,752

295,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

1

YEAR BUILT

1967

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Description

iad France - Celine Genuit vous propose: Maison familiale lumineuse – 6 pièces – 129 m² – Jardin 440 m² – Garage – Quartier Boussinière Le Mans<br>Cette maison sur deux niveaux, parfaitement entretenue, offre une belle luminosité et un agréable jardin arboré.<br>Idéale pour une famille, elle combine espace, confort et proximité des commodités <br>Rez-de-chaussée :<br>- Grande entrée accueillante<br>- 2 chambres<br>- Salle d’eau avec WC<br>- Buanderie et cellier<br>- Garage avec espace atelier<br>À l’étage :<br>- 3 chambres supplémentaires<br>- Séjour lumineux de 28 m²<br>- Cuisine équipée et indépendante<br>- Salle de bain<br>- WC<br>Les points forts<br>✔ Jardin arboré de 440 m², idéal pour profiter des beaux jours<br>✔ Véranda agréable, utilisable du printemps à l’automne<br>✔ Garage + atelier<br>✔ Buanderie pratique<br>✔ Belle luminosité <br>✔ Confort moderne : fibre optique, chauffage au gaz naturel, VMC<br>✔ Quartier calme et recherché<br>✔ Grenier pouvant être aménagé pour bénéficier d'au moins 60m2 d'espace supplémentaire <br>Honoraires d'agence à la charge du vendeur.<br>Information d'affichage énergétique sur ce bien : classe ENERGIE D indice 202 et classe CLIMAT D indice 43. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé, y compris l'obligation légale de débroussaillement, sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : http://www.georisques.gouv.fr.<br>La présente annonce immobilière a été rédigée sous la responsabilité éditoriale de Mme Celine Genuit mandataire indépendant en immobilier (sans détention de fonds), agent commercial de la SAS I@D France immatriculé au RSAC de LE MANS sous le numéro 945355154, titulaire de la carte de démarchage immobilier pour le compte de la société I@D France SAS.

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.

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