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Roubaix 59100, Fresnoy - Mackellerie

Roubaix, France

Guide Price

$332,841

289,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

7

BATHROOMS

2

YEAR BUILT

1930

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Description

Square Habitat Roubaix vous propose en exclusivité dans une rue calme à sens unique, à seulement 8 minutes à pied de la gare et du métro de Roubaix, cette maison charmante saura vous séduire par ses volumes, sa luminosité et son potentiel.<br>Deux maisons de style 1930 réunies en une seule sur deux lots cadastrés, pour une surface totale de 354 m². Un bien rare sur le secteur !<br>Au rez-de-chaussée :<br>Un couloir en L desservant une cave saine,<br>Une première pièce de plus de 15 m², idéale pour un atelier ou bureau,<br>Une grande pièce de vie d'environ 50 m², baignée de lumière, ouverte sur une cuisine moderne et entièrement équipée,<br>Un espace buanderie de plus de 15 m²,<br>Une première salle de bain avec WC.<br>À l'étage :<br>7 chambres spacieuses et lumineuses, parfaites pour une grande famille ou pour créer des espaces de travail, de loisirs ou de rangement.<br>Une deuxième salle de bain, fonctionnelle et bien agencée.<br>À l'extérieur :<br>Un jardin arboré de 217 m², exposé Sud-Est, idéal pour profiter du soleil du matin jusqu'au soir.<br>Confort & prestations :<br>Chauffage central au gaz avec chaudière à condensation ainsi qu'un insert à bois.<br>Maison saine et très bien entretenus <br>Localisation idéale : proche des écoles, commerces, Gare et métro, des axes routiers pour faciliter vos déplacements.<br>Bien rare sur le secteur.<br>Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www.georisques.gouv.fr<br>

Location

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Living 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
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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.

Contact Agent

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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