Saint-Étienne 42000, Montaud
Saint-Étienne, France
Guide Price
$598,884
520,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
2
Description
Golf - Maison de 164 m² avec piscine.
- En exclusivité, dans un environnement résidentiel recherché et particulièrement calme, au fond d'un lotissement, découvrez cette maison familiale de 163,67 m², offrant luminosité, beaux volumes et une vue dégagée sur le golf. Implantée sur un terrain de 1 600 m²entièrement clos avec portail électrique, la maison profite de baies vitrées qui offrent une agréable ouverture sur l'extérieur. Au rez-de-chaussée : L'espace de vie se compose : - d'un grand séjour double de 34 m², lumineux, avec baie vitrée et vue sur le jardin - d'une cuisine indépendante ouverte sur l'extérieur prolongée par un cellier / chaufferie, cuisine pouvant facilement être ouverte sur le séjour - d'une suite parentale avec salle de bain privative et grands placards - de WC indépendants - une buanderie de 22 m², pouvant être transformée en bureau ou salle de loisirs donnant sur un accès au garage double de 27 m² À l'étage : L'espace nuit accueille : - 3 chambres confortables avec placards - une salle d'eau - WC séparés Terrasse autour de la piscine et grand local technique avec toilettes pouvant être aménagé en cuisine d'été. La maison offre un cadre de vie particulièrement agréable avec une belle piscine, un jardin paysager clos, une vue dégagée sur le golf, un environnement calme. Honoraires de transaction à la charge du vendeur. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www.georisques.gouv.fr. . Montant estimé des dépenses annuelles d'énergie pour un usage standard : entre 1 670 et 2 310 euros. Prix moyens des énergies indexés en 2021.
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.
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
CABINET MELLIER MICHAS
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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