Lyon 7e 69007, Gerland
Lyon 7e, France
Guide Price
$397,337
345,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
2
BATHROOMS
1
YEAR BUILT
1975
Description
À VENDRE : Appartement T4 situé dans le 7e arrondissement de Lyon, un quartier dynamique et prisé. Ce bien spacieux offre une surface habitable de 98 m², idéal pour une famille ou pour ceux qui recherchent un espace de vie confortable.<br>L'appartement se compose de quatre pièces, dont deux chambres, permettant ainsi d'accueillir facilement une famille ou de créer un bureau à domicile. La cuisine est séparée, offrant un espace fonctionnel pour préparer vos repas en toute tranquillité. L'agencement des pièces est optimisé pour maximiser la luminosité et le confort, avec une exposition plein sud qui garantit une belle lumière naturelle tout au long de la journée.<br>Situé au quatrième étage, cet immeuble dispose d'ascenseur. Bien que non meublé, il offre une toile vierge pour personnaliser votre espace selon vos goûts et vos besoins.<br>En plus de ses caractéristiques intérieures, ce bien comprend également des atouts extérieurs non négligeables. Vous bénéficierez d'une cave pour le rangement et d'une place de parking. De plus, un garage double est disponible en supplément, ce qui est un véritable avantage dans une ville où le stationnement peut être un défi.<br>Cet appartement est idéalement situé, à proximité des commodités, des transports en commun et des espaces verts, offrant ainsi un cadre de vie agréable et pratique. Ne manquez pas cette opportunité d'acquérir un bien de qualité dans un secteur recherché de Lyon.
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Lyon 7e
A lively, diverse arrondissement along the Rhône with the trendy Guillotière neighborhood, Asian food markets, and proximity to Lyon's university district. It's one of Lyon's more affordable central areas, popular with students and young professionals, with a genuine multicultural character.
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.
Contact Agent
Citya Gallichet Lemaitre
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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