Maisons-Alfort 94700, Alfort
Maisons-Alfort, France
Guide Price
$803,887
698,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
1
YEAR BUILT
1900
Description
Situé au 2e étage de la très prisée Villa Houdart à Maisons-Alfort, cet appartement de 105 m², traversant et baigné de lumière, séduit immédiatement par son cachet rare et ses volumes remarquables.<br>Avec près de 3 mètres de hauteur sous plafond, il offre une atmosphère noble et chaleureuse, sublimée par une distribution idéale :<br>Un vaste séjour avec vue directe sur la Marne,<br>Trois belles chambres,<br>Un bureau indépendant, parfait pour le télétravail ou une chambre d'appoint,<br>Une cuisine (à moderniser selon vos envies),<br>Salle de bain et sanitaires séparés.<br>Côté cour, l'appartement bénéficie d'un calme absolu, tandis que la façade sur Marne offre une vue exceptionnelle et dégagée, véritable luxe au quotidien.<br>Le bien présente un énorme potentiel, avec seulement quelques travaux de rafraîchissement à prévoir pour révéler pleinement tout son prestige.<br>Un appartement rare, mêlant emplacement d'exception, charme de l'ancien et volumes généreux, dans l'un des secteurs les plus recherchés de Maisons-Alfort. (4.18 % d'honoraires TTC à la charge de l'acquéreur.)<br>Copropriété de 76 lots - dont 76 lots habitation.
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Maisons-Alfort
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.
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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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