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Montpellier 34000, Port Marianne - Richter

Montpellier, France

Guide Price

$843,044

732,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

6

BATHROOMS

3

YEAR BUILT

1980

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Description

A 15 km de Montpellier, dans un secteur recherché accessible directement par l'autoroute et le train, Actuel Immobilier vous propose en exclusivité, une villa de presque 210m2 de surface utile qui s'implante au coeur d'un terrain de 1455 m2. Entourée de verdure et sans vis-à-vis, elle offre un cadre de vie paisible, à quelques minutes des commodités.<br> Elle se situe à Baillargues, avec un accès direct à Castrie, l'autoroute, la gare et le golf.  Dès l'entrée, les volumes généreux et la lumière naturelle séduisent. La pièce à vivre avec chéminée s'ouvre sur une grande terrasse et une piscine exposée plein sud. Cet espace, à la fois chaleureux et lumineux, est idéal pour recevoir ou profiter du calme en famille. La maison comprend six chambres, deux salles de bains et d'une salle d'eau.<br> Idéal pour une grande famille ou si vous avez besoin d'espace.<br> La maison bénéfice d'un sous sol de plus de100 m2 facilement accessible, plus un grand garage avec mezzanine attenant à la maison de 40 m2 environ. Ce qui permettra de ne jamais manquer d'espaces de rangements.<br> Le jardin, arboré, renforce l'intimité du lieu. Vous pourrez accéder directement à la garrigue, par un portail situé à l'arrière de la maison, et profiter de belles promenades en pleine nature et au calme.<br> La maison est situé au fond d'un lotissement privé. Le centre de Baillargeus est accessible directement en deux minutes. Un bien rare dans ce secteur, qui avec un petit réfraichissement alliera espace, confort et emplacement de choix.<br>

Location

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Living in Montpellier

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