Mérignac 33700, Arlac
Mérignac, France
Guide Price
$712902
619000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
2
YEAR BUILT
1930
Description
Nichée dans le quartier résidentiel d'Arlac, cette échoppe double de 115m² vous accueille dès l'entrée par un espace convivial qui donne immédiatement le ton d'un intérieur harmonieux. <br>Le séjour de 38m² ouvre sur une cuisine fonctionnelle, tandis que les trois chambres, dont une chambre parentale de 15m², offrent un cadre reposant.<br>La maison dispose de 145m2 exploitables grâce à ses deux dépendances et son local vélo.<br>Le tout s'enrichit d'un atout rare en ville : une piscine privée.<br>L'emplacement de la maison séduit particulièrement les familles grâce à la proximité immédiate d'établissements éducatifs de qualité ainsi que la proximité de deux arrêts de tram.<br>Au-delà du cadre éducatif, le secteur bénéficie d'un véritable écrin de verdure. Le parc de Tenet, situé à quelques pas. Un cadre de vie calme, verdoyant et à taille humaine, où chaque jour se vit en plein air, sans le tumulte du centre ville.
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Mérignac
Bordeaux's largest suburb and home to the airport, Mérignac is a practical, well-connected town with good tram links, shopping centers, and a growing tech sector. It's more affordable than central Bordeaux with a suburban feel — functional rather than picturesque, but convenient.
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
CENTURY 21 A.C.O.
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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