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Villefranche-sur-Mer 06230, Villefranche-sur-Mer

Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

Guide Price

$800,432

695,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

Condo

BEDROOMS

1

BATHROOMS

1

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Description

Superbe 2/3 Pièces de 100 m² Carrez (112 m² au sol) à Villefranche-sur-Mer Vue Mer<br>Situé au dernier étage d'une petite copropriété à Villefranche-sur-Mer, ce magnifique appartement de 2 pièces offre de très beaux volumes et un charme unique, avec une surface de 100 m² Loi Carrez et 112 m² au sol.<br>Il se compose :<br>D'une grande pièce de vie avec salle à manger,<br>D'une cuisine américaine entièrement ouverte,<br>D'une mezzanine qui accentue le cachet de l'appartement,<br>D'une chambre spacieuse,<br>D'un grand coin bureau pouvant aisément être transformé en seconde chambre,<br>D'une salle d'eau avec WC.<br>L'appartement est lumineux grâce à plusieurs velux avec vue mer, qui apportent une belle clarté tout au long de la journée.<br> Les + :<br>Dernier étage<br>Belle hauteur sous plafond<br>2ème chambre possible<br>Vue mer<br>Surface généreuse : 100 m² Carrez / 112 m² au sol<br>Calme et charme de l'ancien<br> À seulement quelques minutes des plages et du centre de Villefranche, ce bien rare conviendra aussi bien à une résidence principale qu'à un pied-à-terre ou un investissement locatif.

Location

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Living in Villefranche-sur-Mer

One of the most beautiful small towns on the French Riviera, with a deep sheltered harbor, pastel-colored waterfront, and Nice just 10 minutes away by train. It's expensive for its size but cheaper than neighboring Monaco or Cap-Ferrat. The pace is relaxed, the Mediterranean climate is ideal, and there's a long-established international community dating back centuries.

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 Domus 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