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Saintes 17100, Centre-ville

Saintes, France

Guide Price

$270,074

234,500 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

YEAR BUILT

2005

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Description

Située dans une commune prisée a 7 mn de Saintes , cette maison bénéficie d'un environnement calme et familial, idéal pour les résidents en quête de tranquillité. Proche des écoles et des commerces, elle offre un cadre de vie pratique et convivial. De plus, sa proximité avec les transports en commun facilite les déplacements au quotidien.<br>Implantée sur un terrain de 452 m², cette charmante maison de plain-pied construite en 2005 propose un jardin clos, offrant ainsi un espace extérieur privatif et sécurisé. La présence d'une place de parking complète cet ensemble et garantit un stationnement aisé pour les résidents et leurs visiteurs.<br>L'intérieur de cette maison de 86 m² se compose de 4 pièces, dont 3 chambres, idéales pour accueillir une famille. Avec une cuisine ouverte sur un lumineux séjour-salle à manger, ce bien offre un espace de vie convivial et fonctionnel. Les 2 toilettes et les 2 salles d eau apportent un confort supplémentaire au quotidien. En résumé, cette maison présente des caractéristiques idéales pour un foyer en quête de praticité et de confort.<br>Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www.georisques.gouv.fr<br>Prix de vente : 234 500 €<br>Honoraires charge vendeur<br>Contactez votre consultant megAgence : Martine GELINAUD, Tél. : <span class="importDescriptionDecorator" data-type="phone">06 60 13 06 99</span>, E-mail : <span class="importDescriptionDecorator" data-type="email">martine.gelinaud@megagence.com</span> - EI - Agent commercial immatriculé au RSAC de SAINTES sous le numéro 385 003 660

Location

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Living in Saintes

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
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France at a glance

How France scores for American expats

💰Cost of Living
Moderate
🛡️Safety
Very safe
🗣️English Spoken
Rarely
🏥Healthcare
Excellent
🌬️Air Quality
Moderate
📶Internet
Fast
🚶Walkability
Very walkable
🚇Transit
Excellent

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.

1

Understand the buying rules

Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.

2

Sort out your visa

Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.

3

Plan your finances

Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.

4

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.

5

Set up healthcare

Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.

6

Run the full checklist

Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.

Source

Bien'ici (bienici.com)

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Currency

EUR