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Viroflay 78220, Haras

Viroflay, France

Guide Price

$665,107

577,500 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

Condo

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

YEAR BUILT

1920

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Description

VIROFLAY - Proche centre ville : A quatre minutes à pied du centre ville de Viroflay, des ses commerces, du marché, et à dix minutes à pied des deux gares rive droite et rive gauche, venez découvrir ce vaste appartement familial en duplex au sein d'une petite copropriété de 4 lots d'habitation aux faibles charges : double séjour lumineux sur balcon, deux chambres de plain-pied, cuisine séparée, et accès au jardin de + de 700m² ! A l'étage, deux autres chambres et salle de bains. Changement de toiture votée par le propriétaire. Deux caves et une place de parking. Possibilité d'acheter un immense box en complément. Rare sur le secteur ! (5.00 % d'honoraires TTC à la charge de l'acquéreur.)<br>Copropriété de 12 lots (Pas de procédure en cours).<br>Charges annuelles : 2400.00 euros.

Location

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Living in Viroflay

A small, quiet residential town wedged between Versailles and Paris, valued for its excellent rail connections (two train lines to Paris in under 20 minutes) and village atmosphere. It's a practical, family-friendly base for Paris commuters who want green space and lower housing costs.

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.

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