Le Raincy 93340, Centre-ville - Mairie - Thiers
Le Raincy, France
Guide Price
$1,324,455
1,150,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
2
YEAR BUILT
1854
Description
Située dans l'une des plus belles allées du Raincy, cette élégante maison de maître du XIX? siècle 1854 incarne le charme et le prestige de l'architecture d'époque.<br> Édifiée sur un terrain arboré de plus de 743 m2, elle offre un cadre de vie paisible et un cachet exceptionnel. Dès l'entrée, les carreaux de ciment d'origine donnent le ton. Sur la gauche, un bureau raffiné présente un superbe parquet massif en pointe de Hongrie typique des belles demeures 1900.<br> Le double séjour traversant séduit par ses volumes généreux et sa luminosité. À l'étage, la maison dispose de trois chambres dont une suite bénéficiant d'un charmant petit couloir et d'un accès à une terrasse de plus de 30 m2. Une salle de bain et deux WC complètent les espaces de vie.<br> Le sous-sol total, entièrement aménagé, offre une buanderie, une chaufferie, un bureau d'appoint et une douche supplémentaire. À l'extérieur, le jardin paysager bénéficie d'un espace barbecue, d'un appentis de rangement et d'une dépendance indépendante de 14 m2 pouvant accueillir un studio ou un espace de travail.<br> La demeure est une ancienne annexe du CHATEAU DU RAINCY. Elle constitue un témoignage remarquable de l'organisation seigneurial du chateau...<br> Véritable joyau architectural, la maison se distingue enfin par son campanile vitré, une tour d'observation unique offrant une vue panoramique à 360o sur Le Raincy et ses environs --<br> un atout rare et remarquable sur le marché<br>
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Le Raincy
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.
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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