Saint-Maur-des-Fossés 94210, La Varenne
Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, France
Guide Price
$1,048,623
910,500 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
5
BATHROOMS
1
Description
Saint-Maur – La Varenne : Maison familiale moderne avec jardin sans vis-à-vis
Située dans une rue pavillonnaire calme et recherchée, à moins de 15 minutes à pied du RER A “La Varenne – Chennevières”, cette maison construite en 2008 offre un cadre de vie idéal pour une famille, à proximité immédiate des bords de Marne, des commerces, des écoles et des transports (bus 111 et RER La Varenne - Chennevières).
La place des Molènes et toutes les commodités sont accessibles en moins de 5 minutes à pied.
Édifiée sur une parcelle de 359 m², la maison se compose ainsi :
Rez-de-chaussée : une entrée, un vaste séjour lumineux ouvrant sur le jardin, une cuisine indépendante (possibilité d'ouverture sur le séjour), un bureau et des toilettes séparées. Le poêle permet de chauffer à lui seul le niveau.
Étage : un dégagement dessert quatres belles chambres, une salle de bains, une salle d'eau et des toilettes séparées.
Rez-de-jardin : une suite parentale avec salle d'eau privative et accès direct à la terrasse et au jardin.
Le jardin, parfaitement calme et sans vis-à-vis, est accessible depuis le séjour et la cuisine — un véritable havre de paix pour vos repas en extérieur.
Une buanderie, un grand garage et de nombreux rangements complètent ce bien aux prestations soignées.
Les plus : quartier résidentiel, proximité des bords de marne calme absolu, proximité RER et écoles, maison récente sans travaux, belle luminosité, jardin intime.
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés
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.
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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