Saclay 91400, Saclay
Saclay, France
Guide Price
$1,069,929
929,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
3
Description
Située dans le secteur prisé du Val d'Albian, cette maison familiale sur une parcelle d'environ 500 m² offre de beaux volumes, un espace de vie et de détente important, ainsi que de nombreuses possibilités d'aménagement. <br>Le jardin, très bien exposé sud-ouest, et la terrasse ouverte sur le salon permettent de profiter pleinement de l'extérieur et de moments conviviaux en famille.<br>Le premier niveau comprend un salon lumineux donnant sur la terrasse, une cuisine équipée avec arrière-cuisine, deux chambres dont une avec dressing, ainsi qu'une salle d'eau et des WC. <br>Le second niveau dispose de deux chambres supplémentaires, d'une salle de bains avec WC et de deux mezzanines pouvant servir de salle de jeux ou d'atelier. <br>Le sous-sol offre un garage, un atelier, un bureau, une cave à vin, une buanderie et un sauna.<br>Les écoles et commerces sont facilement accessibles, et la gare RER la plus proche, à Orsay (Le Guichet, RER B), est desservie par les lignes de bus locales, permettant de rejoindre Paris en moins d'une heure.<br>En bon état général, cette maison combine espace, confort et fonctionnalité, idéale pour une vie de famille épanouie à Saclay. (3.22 % d'honoraires TTC à la charge de l'acquéreur.)
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Saclay
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?
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.
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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