Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie 85800, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France
Guide Price
$915,602
795,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
5
BATHROOMS
1
YEAR BUILT
1950
Description
A Saint Gilles, quai du Port Fidèle, cette maison a été réhaussée en 1981 pour créer 2 logements au premier étage.<br> Le premier, de 79 m2, a un salon séparé de la cuisine par une simple cloison, ces 43 m2 étant face à la rivière. Les 2 chambres sont au calme, sur l'arrière, et profitent du soleil levant.<br> Le second de presque 48 m2 a un salon face au quai, séparé lui aussi de la cuisine, et une chambre au calme d'une impasse.<br> Chaque logement a une salle de bains et des wc séparés.<br> Le rez-de-chaussée, d'une surface habitable de 57 m2, comprend 2 pièces et une cuisine. On peut avoir envie de créer un 3e logement qui pourrait profiter de la cour de 42 m2.<br> Le garage est un vrai plus dans le centre-ville, même s'il est assez facile de se stationner sur le parking public, gratuitement 9 mois sur 12.<br> Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www.georisques.gouv.fr
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
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
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Contact Agent
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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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