Le Mans 72000, Prémartine - Jardin des Plantes
Le Mans, France
Guide Price
$482,701
419,120 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
5
BATHROOMS
2
YEAR BUILT
1990
Description
L’agence Abita vous propose cette spacieuse maison familiale idéalement située à deux pas du Jardin des Plantes et à proximité immédiate du centre-ville.
Baignée de lumière et pleine de charme, cette propriété offre de beaux volumes et une atmosphère chaleureuse. Dès l’entrée, vous serez séduit par ses deux agréables séjours, dont l’un est agrémenté d’une élégante cheminée et offre une vue remarquable sur la cathédrale. La cuisine aménagée et fonctionnelle complète harmonieusement cet espace de vie convivial.
À l’extérieur, vous profiterez d’un jardin intimiste, sans vis-à-vis, véritable havre de paix, idéal pour partager des moments privilégiés en famille ou entre amis. Répartie sur plusieurs niveaux, la maison dispose de cinq belles chambres, d'une salle d’eau, d'une salle de bain ainsi que d’une lingerie, répondant parfaitement aux besoins d’une grande famille. Un double garage et un sous-sol viennent compléter les prestations de ce bien. Située dans un quartier résidentiel prisé, cette maison vous séduira par sa luminosité, ses volumes généreux et la qualité de son emplacement.
Une opportunité rare à découvrir sans tarder. Contactez l’agence Abita pour organiser votre visite.
Prix de vente 419120€ Frais d'Agence Inclus (tva20%)
Honoraires à la charge de l'acquéreur
Date de réalisation du diagnostic énergétique : 13/02/2026
Consommation énergie primaire : 162 kWh/m²/an Consommation énergie finale : nc
référence de l'annonce G708 ABITA RCS 990419764 CPI7201202500000015
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.
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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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