Saint-Étienne 42100, Saint-Roch - Vivaraize - Valbenoite - Centre Deux
Saint-Étienne, France
Guide Price
$138,204
120,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
2
BATHROOMS
1
Description
COLLINE DE LA VIVARAIZE<br>Charmant appartement T4 de 78,46 m² avec vue dégagée !<br>Cet appartement se compose d'un double salon-séjour de 28 m² avec parquet, ouvrant sur un balcon offrant une vue imprenable sur la ville. Vous y trouverez également une cuisine séparée, moderne et fonctionnelle, deux belles chambres, une salle de bains ainsi qu'un WC indépendant.<br>Double orientation, apportant luminosité et confort au quotidien.<br>Stationnement facile grâce à un parking collectif, ainsi que des places gratuites dans la rue.<br>Prestations de qualité : Huisseries en double vitrage, volets roulant, Dpe D<br>Charges : 215 € / mois comprenant le chauffage, l'eau chaude, l'ascenseur, l'entretien des parties communes et les frais de syndic, ainsi que 27 € / mois au titre du fonds de travaux (ascenseur).<br>Au calme et proche de toutes les commodités : arrêt de bus, école primaire, accès autoroutier.<br>A visiter sans tarder !<br>Contact : Roxane CHANTELOUVE <span class="importDescriptionDecorator" data-type="phone">06 98 04 51 46</span> Bien proposé par Roxane CHANTELOUVE EI, agent commercial (RSAC 905147906)
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
CENTURY 21 Seux Immobilier
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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