Roubaix 59100, Fosses aux Chênes - Alma Gare
Roubaix, France
Guide Price
$194,637
169,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
5
BATHROOMS
1
YEAR BUILT
1900
Description
Découvrez en exclusivité cette grande maison familiale développant 177 m² habitables, offrant de très beaux volumes et un extérieur généreux de 150 m², idéalement située à proximité immédiate de Tourcoing et Wattrelos.<br>Les points forts :<br>177 m² de surface habitable répartis intelligemment<br>5 chambres spacieuses, de 12 m² à 24 m², parfaites pour une famille ou un projet de colocation<br>Grand séjour lumineux et cuisine fonctionnelle<br>Jardin de 150 m², idéal pour profiter des beaux jours<br>DPE : D, une maison économe et confortable<br>Aucun travaux à prévoir : vous posez vos meubles<br>Secteur stratégique : commerces, écoles et axes rapides à proximité<br>Prochaine ligne de tramway à quelques pas, un atout rare pour les déplacements quotidiens<br>Une opportunité rare sur le secteur, parfaite pour une grande famille ou un investissement rentable.<br>Contactez Square Habitat Crédit Agricole Roubaix pour organiser votre visite.<br>'Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www.georisques.gouv.fr'
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Roubaix
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
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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?
We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.
Contact Agent
Square Habitat Roubaix Mairie
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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