Le Mans 72100, Bellevue
Le Mans, France
Guide Price
$139,356
121,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
2
BATHROOMS
1
YEAR BUILT
1974
Description
En vente : à 240 m du tramway T2 (Maillets-Zamenhof), au Mans (72000), CITYA IMMOBILIER LE SYNDIC vous présente cet appartement de 3 pièces de 53,09 m².<br>ISOLATION THERMIQUE EXTERIEUR RECENTE<br>Il se divise en un séjour de 14 m², deux chambres, une cuisine indépendante équipée et une salle de bains.<br>La résidence bénéficie d'un chauffage collectif fonctionnant au gaz. L'appartement est en bon état général.<br>Il possède aussi une cave.<br>Pour votre véhicule, il est à vendre avec une place de parking.<br>On trouve plusieurs écoles (maternelle, élémentaire, primaire et collège) à moins de 10 minutes à pied, tout comme une crèche. Côté transports, il y a cinq lignes de bus ainsi que la ligne de tramway T2 (Maillets-Zamenhof) dans un rayon de 1 km. Les autoroutes A11 et A28 sont accessibles à moins de 7 km. Pour vos loisirs, vous pourrez compter sur deux tennis et un bassin de natation dans les environs. On trouve également des restaurants, des commerces, un supermarché, quatre boulangeries, des boucheries-charcuteries et une épicerie.<br>Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www.georisques.gouv.fr<br>.<br>Découvrez toutes les originalités de cet appartement en vente en prenant rendez-vous avec votre agence immobilière CITYA IMMOBILIER LE SYNDIC.
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
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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 Plantagenêt
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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