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Villeurbanne 69100, République - Tolstoi

Villeurbanne, France

Guide Price

$482,562

419,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

Condo

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

YEAR BUILT

1998

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Description

RÉPUBLIQUE – VILLEURBANNET4 HAUT DE GAMME – 112 m² – TERRASSE 17 m² – GARAGE – MÉTRO A<br>À deux pas du métro République, au 7e étage sur 9 d'une copropriété bien entretenue (1998), découvrez ce T4 traversant, lumineux et entièrement rénové en 2021 avec des prestations de qualité.<br>Une pièce de vie exceptionnelle de plus de 50 m², climatisée, avec cuisine semi-ouverte sur mesure, ouvrant sur une terrasse plein Sud de 17 m², sans vis-à-vis, avec vue dégagée sur le Grand Lyon.<br>Côté nuit :<br>3 chambres spacieuses (18 m², 13 m², 12 m²) avec rangements,<br>Salle de bain, WC indépendants.<br>Possibilité suite parentale avec salle d'eau.<br>112 m² Carrez – 128 m² au sol<br>Les + qui font la différence :<br>Métro A République au pied de l'immeuble<br>Traversant &amp; très lumineux<br>Terrasse plein Sud sans vis-à-vis<br>Vue dégagée<br>Climatisation<br>Porte blindée<br>DPE C – bon confort thermique <br>Excellent état général<br>Garage fermé en sous-sol (en sus)<br>Contact &amp; visite :<br>Stéphane Guinant<br><span class="importDescriptionDecorator" data-type="phone">06 12 94 43 68</span><br><span class="importDescriptionDecorator" data-type="email">s.guinant@pietrapolis.fr</span><br>Honoraires à la charge du vendeur. Dans une copropriété de 60 lots. Quote-part moyenne du budget prévisionnel 3 996 €/an. Aucune procédure n'est en cours. Classe énergie C, Classe climat C Montant moyen estimé des dépenses annuelles d'énergie pour un usage standard, établi à partir des prix de l'énergie de l'année 2021 : entre 810.00 et 1120.00 €. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : georisques.gouv.fr. <br>Votre conseiller Pietrapolis Lyon 3 Préfecture : Stéphane GUINANT<br>Agent commercial (Entreprise individuelle)

Location

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Living in Villeurbanne

Essentially an extension of Lyon sharing its metro system, but with rents 15-20% lower than Lyon proper. A youthful, diverse city of 150,000 with universities, street markets, and an authentic French food scene at everyday prices. Great public transit and walkability — a smart base for expats who want Lyon's culture without Lyon's price tag.

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.

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PIETRAPOLIS LYON 3

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