Saint-Étienne 42100, Saint-Roch - Vivaraize - Valbenoite - Centre Deux
Saint-Étienne, France
Guide Price
$148,569
129,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
2
YEAR BUILT
1973
Description
Saint-Etienne Bellevue à vendre très bel appartement de 5 pièces de 118m2 avec vue panoramique et grand balcon d'angle <br> Situé au 10ème étage d'une copropriété soignée et très bien entretenue, cet appartement offre un cadre de vie lumineux avec une vue entièrement dégagée et un balcon d'rangle de 19m2 pour en profiter pleinement.<br> L'appartement se compose de :<br> - Une vaste entrée avec un grand placard mural, desservant les pièces de vie<br> - Un double séjour plus une salle à manger avec accès sur le balcon <br> - Une grande cuisine indépendante <br> - Trois grandes chambres d'environ 12m2<br> - Une salle de bain et une salle d'eau<br> - WC, cellier ainsi que de nombreux rangements <br> Un rafraichissement est à prévoir, offrant une belle oportunité de la mettre à votre goût<br> Pour compléter ce bien une cave et un garage sont égalemnet présents<br> La résidence est calme , propre et sécurisée et un entretien irréprochable des parties communes <br> Le satouts de cet appartement sont une vue dégagée à 180o, une luminosité exceptionnelle, de grands volumes avec un beau potentiel d'aménagement <br> N'hésitez pas à nous contacter pour une visite!<br> Le bien est soumis au régime de la copropriété 3 648EUR/an<br> Les honoraires sont à la charge vendeur <br> AGENCE PLANET'IMMO 6 route de L'Etrat 42270 Saint-priest-En-Jarez <br> CATHERINE LAURENT Agent commercial indépendant RCS 491 892 360 <br> Les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont consultables sur le site Géorisques : www.georisques.gouv.fr <br> <br> <br>
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Saint-Étienne
A former industrial city southwest of Lyon that's become one of France's most affordable urban options, with rents well below Paris, Lyon, or Nice. It was named a UNESCO City of Design and has been reinventing itself with creative industries and a strong university presence. Very much a local French city -- English is rare, so this is for expats committed to learning the language and integrating into authentic French life.
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?
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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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