Versailles 78000, Porchefontaine
Versailles, France
Guide Price
$1,376,282
1,195,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
5
BATHROOMS
1
Description
Versailles Porchefontaine Maison 9 pièces environ 180 m² habitables sur parcelle de 330 m² - Environnement familial très agréable à 800 mètres à pied de la place du marché de Porchefontaine et de tous ses commerces, 6 minutes à pied de la gare de Porchefontaine RER C et des écoles pour cette maison non mitoyenne au charme fou entièrement rénovée et son joli jardin plein sud. Vous y découvrirez: vaste entrée, grande cuisine dinatoire de 20 m² entièrement équipée, grande réception salon et salle à manger ouvrant sur une terrasse plein sud puis le jardin. A l'étage: suite parentale avec salle de douche, trois autres chambres avec une salle de bains et wc séparés. A cela s'ajoute un sous-sol totalement aménagé avec une 5ème chambre, salle de douche, wc (accès indépendant), family room, cave à vin, deux autres caves. Stationnement devant la maison. Un bien rare dans ce quartier. A visiter rapidement. (2.80 % d'honoraires TTC à la charge de l'acquéreur.)
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving 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→France at a glance
How France scores for American expats
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.
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AGENCE PRINCIPALE VERSAILLES
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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