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Valence 26000, Centre-ville

Valence, France

Guide Price

$525,751

456,500 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

1

YEAR BUILT

1900

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Description

Magnifique demeure à Valence, idéalement situé, à proximité de toutes les commodités, des axes routiers, 5 minutes de la gare TGV, de l'autoroute A7.<br> Nous vous proposons une maison des années 1900, entièrement rénovée, de 174 m2 habitables, sur une parcelle de 1000 m2 de terrain. Vous bénéficierez d'un coin de campagne, proche de la ville.<br> Vous disposerez d'une salle à manger/salon de 33 m2 avec cheminée, d'une cuisine équipée donnant sur un bel espace jardin.<br> Une véranda de 18 m2, une salle d'eau et une dépendance de 5 m2, viennent agrémenter ce bien.<br> Vous serez sous le charme de sa piscine (7.50/4) avec son pool-house.<br> Pour les amateurs de vin, vous aurez la chance de posséder 3 belles caves de 25 m2, creusées dans la marne.<br> L'avantage : ce bien comprend aussi un studio de 50 m2, accessible soit de l'intérieur de l'habitation, soit directement de l'extérieur.<br> Pour l'arrosage et le remplissage de la piscine, un puits sera à votre disposition.<br> Le chauffage est assuré par une chaudière au gaz, la demeure est raccordée au tout à l'égout.<br> Si vous recherchez un coin de campagne à proximité de toutes les commodités, ce bien est fait pour vous, nous vous invitons à le visiter sans tarder.<br>Cette annonce vous est proposée par SEAUVE Dominique - - NoRSAC: 499164929, Enregistré à Greffe du tribunal de commerce de aubenas<br> Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www.georisques.gouv.fr. Votre conseiller immobilier ikami (EI) - Annonce rédigée et publiée par un Agent Mandataire -

Location

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Living in Valence

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