40885 Ratingen, Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf, Germany
Guide Price
$892,107
774,600 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
5
BATHROOMS
2
YEAR BUILT
2014
Description
Es erwartet Sie eine großzügige und sehr moderne Doppelhaushälfte (Baujahr 2014) mit vier Schlafzimmern, einer tollen Dachterrasse, einem großen Wohn-/Esszimmer mit offener Küche und direktem Zugang zur Terrasse und dem schön angelegten Garten.
Die ca. 155 m² Wohnfläche sind auf zwei Wohnebenen verteilt:
Im Erdgeschoss erwartet Sie ein einladender Eingangsbereich, ein Duschbad mit Tageslicht, ein Schlafzimmer, eine offene Küche und der sehr gemütliche Wohn-/Essbereich mit besonders hohen Decken sowie Zugang zu der vorgelagerten Terrasse und in den Garten.
Das Obergeschoss (Staffelgeschoss) besteht aus insgesamt drei geräumigen Schlafräumen und einem Tageslichtbad mit Badewanne und Dusche. Die großzügige Dachterrasse ergänzt das Raumangebot auf dieser Ebene.
Im Kellergeschoss (teilunterkellert) befinden sich ein großer Abstellraum und der Hausanschlussraum/Waschkeller.
Der Garten bietet mit einer überdachten Terrasse und der sonnigen Grünzone einen perfekten Rückzugsort mit Platz zum Entspannen!
Abgerundet wird das Angebot durch die Einzelgarage sowie zwei weitere Außenstellplätze.
Energieverbrauchsausweis gültig von: 27.11.2025 Endenergieverbrauch Wärme: 99 kWh/(m²a) inklusive Warmwasser Wesentliche Energieträger Heizung: Gas, Energieeffizienzklasse: C, Baujahr: 2014
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Düsseldorf
Ranked among the world's most liveable cities, with 23% foreign-born residents and strong English-speaking job opportunities at multinational firms. Rents are 21% lower than Berlin, public transit gets you anywhere in 20 minutes, and it's one of Germany's safest cities. The Altstadt bar district and Rhine riverfront give it more personality than its corporate reputation suggests.
Bread that ruins all other bread forever, bike commutes along tree-lined canals, and a culture that perfects efficiency Monday through Friday then completely surrenders to beer gardens on the weekend.
Visa
Freelance Visa (Freiberufler) — Americans can enter visa-free for 90 days and apply directly at the local Foreigners Office. Requires proof of clients, health insurance, and financial stability. Valid 3 years, renewable. Only €75 fee. EU Blue Card is the alternative for salaried workers (€45,300/yr minimum).
Learn more: The Complete Guide to Moving to Germany→Key Fact
Germany has a unique freelance visa that is exceptionally accessible for Americans — no employer sponsorship, no minimum income threshold (just financial viability), and you can apply after arrival. Bureaucracy is intense but predictable.
Learn more: Can Americans Buy Property Abroad? Rules by Country→Germany at a glance
How Germany scores for American expats
Cost of buying in Germany
Estimated fees and ongoing costs for this property
Closing Costs
7-12% of purchase price (highest in Europe)
- ·Real estate transfer tax: 3.5-6.5% (varies by state)
- ·Notary: 1.5-2%
- ·Land registry: 0.5%
- ·Agent: 3-6% (often split buyer/seller)
Annual Costs
Property Tax
€200-1,000/yr (Grundsteuer — reform in progress, varies widely)
Insurance
€200-500/yr
HOA / Condo Fees
€150-400/mo for apartments (Hausgeld)
Good to Know
Agent Fees
Split 50/50 between buyer and seller (3% each typical)
Foreign Buyer Note
No restrictions on foreign buyers. No extra taxes. Equal treatment.
Legal help in Germany
Hire your own attorney — not the seller's. We'll match you with a vetted local lawyer.
Need a local attorney in Germany?
We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.
Contact Agent
/in: (02102 709400)
Schneider Immobilien GmbH
Next steps for moving to Germany
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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