Villeurbanne 69100, Perrallière
Villeurbanne, France
Guide Price
$194,637
169,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
2
BATHROOMS
1
YEAR BUILT
1970
Description
PERRALIÈRE À deux pas des commodités (transports, commerces, écoles) et à 5 minutes à pied du métro Flachet Idéal pour un premier achat !<br>Découvrez cet appartement situé en étage élevé, offrant un cadre de vie à la fois pratique et agréable.<br>Dès l'entrée, vous serez séduit par sa luminosité exceptionnelle. Le séjour, spacieux et baigné de lumière, s'ouvre sur un premier balcon avec une vue dégagée sur cour, garantissant calme et sérénité. Une cuisine, ouverte et entièrement équipée, prolonge harmonieusement cet espace de vie convivial.<br>L'appartement est climatisé, vous assurant un confort optimal en toute saison.<br>Côté nuit, deux belles chambres spacieuses disposent chacune d'un accès à un second balcon, un véritable atout pour le confort du quotidien.<br>Une salle d'eau, des WC séparés ainsi que de nombreux rangements viennent compléter ce bien fonctionnel.<br>Une cave et un parking collectif ajoutent encore à ses prestations. Un garage est également proposé en supplément.<br>Les atouts du bien :<br>Bon DPE<br>Luminosité remarquable<br>Étage élevé avec vue dégagée<br>Environnement calme<br>Cuisine ouverte et équipée<br>Deux balcons<br>Appartement climatisé<br>Résidence arborée et sécurisée<br>Gardien<br>Parking collectif
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving 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→France at a glance
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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.
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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