Pommerstraße 54 , 71394 Kernen i., Stuttgart
Stuttgart, Germany
Guide Price
$328235
€285000 EUR · $495/sqft
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
2
BATHROOMS
1
SIZE
663 sq ft
YEAR BUILT
1995
Description
Diese charmante 2,5-Zimmer Maisonette-Wohnung mit ca. 61m² Wohnfläche befindet sich im 2. Obergeschoss eines gepflegten Mehrfamilienhauses mit 9 Parteien aus dem Jahr 1995 in Kernen im Remstal. Die Küche wird durch eine kleine Speisekammer ergänzt, ein Dachbalkon lädt zum Verweilen ein und ein eigener Außenstellplatz direkt vor dem Eingang bietet bequemes Parken. Ein Kellerabteil gehört ebenfalls zur Wohnung und bietet ausreichend Stauraum. Den Bewohnern stehen ein gemeinschaftlich nutzbarer Garten sowie eine Gemeinschaftswaschküche zur Verfügung, zur Wohnung gehören dort ein Waschmaschinen- und ein Trocknerplatz. Die Wohnung wurde zuletzt 2025 renoviert. Die Dachfenster wurden 2017 bzw. 2024 erneuert und verfügen über elektrische Außenrolläden. Die Wohnung ist vermietet und als Kapitalanlage sehr gut geeignet.
Living in Stuttgart
Home to Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, Stuttgart has a large American expat community thanks to nearby US military bases. The Swabian culture is more reserved than other German regions, but the surrounding wine country and Black Forest are beautiful. Housing is expensive for Germany but still well below US coastal cities, and the engineering job market is strong.
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
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OM PropTech 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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