Metz 57050, Devant les Ponts
Metz, France
Guide Price
$218,823
190,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
2
BATHROOMS
1
YEAR BUILT
1999
Description
RARE à METZ DLP / frontière Ban Saint-Martin, chemin de la Petite Ile ! Appartement en rez-de-jardin, dans une petite copropriété avec faibles charges, de 65,70 m² composé d'un entrée, d'une cuisine aménagée et équipée ouverte sur un salon (30 m²), d'un WC indépendant, d'une salle d'eau avec branchement lave-linge, de deux chambres.<br>Cet appartement, situé à proximité des écoles, transports en commun, autoroutes, bénéficie d'un jardin de 183 m² (accès direct depuis le salon) entièrement clôturé avec espace terrasse et puits (non fonctionnel).<br>Vous disposerez également d'un garage avec porte manuelle accessible par le jardin et par l'extérieur et prise électrique permettant d'installer une borne de rechargement pour véhicules électriques. Cet espace de 24 m², avec mezzanine, vous permettra de réaliser du stockage et bénéfice d'un point d'eau et de l'électricité.<br>Chauffage individuel au gaz (chaudière de 2023), fenêtres en PVC double vitrage, volets manuels, isolation intérieure, VMC, fibre optique.<br>Charges mensuelles : 77 €<br>Taxes foncières : 1092 € / an<br>- Vidéo disponible sur notre site internet - <br>Copropriété de 13 lots - dont 5 lots habitation. (Pas de procédure en cours).<br>Charges annuelles : 924.00 euros.
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Metz
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?
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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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