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Mérignac 33700, Les Eyquems

Mérignac, France

Guide Price

$619615

538000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

YEAR BUILT

1986

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Description

Coup de cœur garanti pour cette belle maison familiale de 158 m², implantée sur un beau terrain, dans un secteurs très agréable de Mérignac - Écoles, commerces et transports à deux pas.<br>Dès le rez-de-chaussée, le ton est donné : un séjour lumineux, une salle à manger, un salon et une cuisine indépendante équipée. Parfait pour recevoir, partager, profiter. <br>Une chambre parentale avec sa propre salle d'eau complète ce niveau pour un confort au quotidien sans compromis.<br>À l'étage, trois belles chambres, une salle de bains, un bureau, un espace salon TV et un dressing viennent répondre aux besoins de toute la famille.<br>Côté praticité : un grand garage de 33 m² avec espace de rangement (Mezzanine), un abris de jardin en bois et une serre dans le jardin. <br>Le chauffage au gaz et la cheminée avec insert assurent chaleur et économies toute l'année.<br>Cette maison n'attend plus que vous. Contactez-moi pour organiser votre visite ! Ce bien vous est présenté par Aurore Brasse, votre conseillère indépendante Dr House Immo.

Location

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Living 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
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France at a glance

How France scores for American expats

💰Cost of Living
Moderate
🛡️Safety
Very safe
🗣️English Spoken
Rarely
🏥Healthcare
Excellent
🌬️Air Quality
Moderate
📶Internet
Fast
🚶Walkability
Very walkable
🚇Transit
Excellent

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.

1

Understand the buying rules

Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.

2

Sort out your visa

Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.

3

Plan your finances

Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.

4

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.

5

Set up healthcare

Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.

6

Run the full checklist

Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.

Source

Bien'ici (bienici.com)

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Currency

EUR