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Metz 57000, Centre-ville

Metz, France

Guide Price

$299,442

260,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

Condo

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

YEAR BUILT

1800

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Description

Au centre-ville historique de Metz, dans une impasse, rue de l'Abreuvoir, au 2ème étage d'une bâtisse ancienne sans ascenseur, à moins de 10 mn à pied de la gare, appartement T4, de 95 m², composé d'une cuisine de 2013, haute de gamme (plan ed travail en quartz), aménagée et équipée très fonctionnelle avec espace repas semi-ouverte sur un salon-séjour, d'une salle d'eau avec WC, de deux grandes chambres dont une avec placard-penderie.<br>Cet appartement, complètement rénové, se situe à proximité des commerces, des restaurants, des transports en commun et de la place Saint-Louis. Vous apprécierez ses volumes et sa hauteur sous plafond ainsi que son exposition Sud-Est.<br>Fenêtres en PVC double vitrage, volets roulants, chaudière individuelle au gaz de 2013 (remplacement de pièces en 2025), isolation intérieure, porte blindée, fibre optique.<br>Les charges (93 €/ mois) comprennent : l'électricité, l'entretien et l'assurance de l'immeuble, l'eau froide, le syndic.<br>Taxes foncières : 818 €/an<br>- Vidéo disponible sur notre site internet - <br>Copropriété de 15 lots - dont 15 lots habitation. (Pas de procédure en cours).<br>Charges annuelles : 1120.00 euros.

Location

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Living 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.

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