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Versailles 78000, Porchefontaine

Versailles, France

Guide Price

$401,943

349,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

Condo

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

YEAR BUILT

1952

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Description

Versailles Porchefontaine.<br>ESPRIT PETITE MAISON AVEC ENTREE INDIVIDUELLE<br>Century 21 Fels Immobilier vous propose en exclusivité à la vente, un bel appartement 3 pièces de 51m².<br>Situé au rez-de-chaussée d'un bel immeuble bien entretenu, il est composé d'une entrée, d'un séjour lumineux parqueté, d'une cuisine ouverte aménagée et équipée, de deux chambres, d'une salle d'eau et d'un WC séparé.<br>Vous serez séduit par son calme, sa luminosité, sa belle hauteur sous plafond ainsi que son très bon état général. <br>Le quartier se révèle particulièrement pratique: plusieurs lignes de bus (6202, 6208, 171, 6124, 6123) sont accessibles en moins de six minutes à pied, assurant une bonne desserte des axes principaux de la ville. Pour les familles, une crèche, une école élémentaire et un établissement d'enseignement supérieur se trouvent à moins de huit minutes de marche, facilitant les déplacements quotidiens des enfants et des étudiants. <br>Le cadre de vie est agréable, avec le parc Square Pierre Béquet à trois minutes, le centre sportif de Porchefontaine à quatre minutes et d'autres espaces verts et de loisirs à proximité<br>Idéalement situé dans le centre de Porchefontaine, à proximité du marché, des commerces, des écoles, des transports ainsi que des parcs. <br>Gare de Versailles Porchefontaine à 6mn à pieds. Montant estimé des dépenses annuelles d'énergie pour un usage standard entre 1370.0 € et 1910.0 € indexées aux années 2021, 2022, 2023 (abonnements compris). Bien proposé par Pierre MIAILHES EI, agent commercial (RSAC 832225346)

Location

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Living in Versailles

Beyond the famous palace, Versailles is an elegant, well-connected suburb with grand architecture, excellent markets, top-rated schools, and direct RER trains to central Paris in 30 minutes. It's pricier than outer suburbs but significantly cheaper than Paris proper, with a refined small-city atmosphere and plenty of English-speaking residents.

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.

Contact Agent

CENTURY 21 Fels Immobilier

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