Jouy-En-Josas: a superb contemporary architectural property
House · France — Other, France
Property Records
What public records say about this address.
Address and plot data are estimates based on public cadastral records and may not reflect the exact property. · Source: French Cadastre · DVF · BAN · OpenStreetMap
€3,750,000
The Basics
Overview
The official cadastral record shows 20,959 m², but the listing only advertises 6,000 m² — a 249% difference. The seller may be excluding part of the registered land (e.g. a right of way or unbuildable zone). Ask the seller or notaire to clarify which parcels are included in the sale.
Price fairness
This price sits 12% above recent local sales.
Similar homes in this area have recently sold for less.
How reliable is this comparison?
We found many recent sales of properties similar in type, size and location to this home.
- Same property type (apartments)
- Local sample size (42 sales)
- Same commune
What this means
Similar homes nearby sold for less recently. There may be room to negotiate, or something specific about this property that justifies the premium.
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Local market context
What the listing leaves out
What this home offers
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We identified the area as Vauboyen Nord 78350 Jouy-en-Josas, Jouy-en-Josas, but the listing didn't include a street address. Add it to unlock sale history, energy rating, street comparisons and zoning.
Energy performance
Official DPE energy rating
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Finance
Upfront investment and monthly running costs
Based on: EU buyer · Holiday · 40% down · 25-yrClick any row to see how it's calculated.
Cash needed at purchase
€1,784,109
Estimated monthly cost
€15,703 / mo
10-year running total (today's rates)
€1,884,316
Rental income
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Offset with rental income
€3,780 gross · €2,646 net/mo at 30% occupancy
Renovation
Estimated work over the next 10 years
We can't put a real number on renovation costs yet, because it depends on what's already been done to this place.
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Rental potential
Rental potential
Estimate how much you could earn renting this property — as a holiday let, B&B, or separate units.
Location
Location
Jouy-en-Josas
Living here
What daily life looks like in this area
While only 6km from Versailles, the property's size and positioning suggest a secluded, car-reliant lifestyle. The 'garden level' master suite implies the house is built on a slope, meaning many garden areas may be accessed via stairs or steep inclines.
Nearby services
Distances measured from the commune centre. Add the exact address for accurate values.
More about the area
Soil & gardening
Coverage shown for the commune. Add the exact address to check the actual building.
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Likely topsoil: Silt loam. Topsoil pH ~6.1, organic carbon 85 g/kg.
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Recent agricultural use within ~100 m: Permanent pasture (2024).
Soil can vary significantly within 100 m. For vegetable growing, a local soil test (pH, organic matter, NPK, and heavy metals if the site borders a road or former vineyard or orchard) typically costs €50 to €150 at a French agronomy lab such as Auréa, LCA, or SADEF. We recommend one before planting edibles.
Source: SoilGrids v2 (ISRIC) — 0-5 cm topsoil model, ~250 m grid · IGN Géoplateforme — RPG (Registre Parcellaire Graphique)
Good to know
Climate
Typical weather
Based on 30-year climate averages for this location
August
Mild and comfortable. Light layers are enough. Long, sunny days — peak season for the region.
Internet
Coverage shown for the commune. Add the exact address to check the actual building.
Source: ARCEP Ma Connexion Internet (2025-12-31)
Risks
Environmental risks
Risks shown for the commune area. Add the exact address for parcel-level confirmation.
Source: Géorisques, Min. Transition Écologique · View official report
Safety & crime
Interpreted from official police & gendarmerie records
Source: SSMSI 2022 · 7,985 inhabitants · Compared against department averages
Zoning
In a nutshell
Urban zone
Zone N — N
Protected natural area, construction generally prohibited
Renovation constraint
Protected perimeter
ABF approval may be needed
Nearby development
No AU zones nearby
No expansion zone found within ~800m
What this means
Building or extension
Restricted, this zone limits new construction
Exterior renovation
Needs attention, visible changes may require ABF approval
Surrounding development
No AU development zone found nearby
Planning layers found
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Applies to parcel
Main zone
Zone N · N · Natural
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Applies to parcel
Protected perimeter of Vallée de la Bièvre
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Other local planning layer recorded
Batiment Lie A L'Inra
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Other local planning layer recorded
Protection Des Lisieres Hors Suc
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Other local planning layer recorded
Zone Humide
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Other local planning layer recorded
Protection Des Lisieres En Suc
Renovation constraint
A protected monument perimeter (Vallée de la Bièvre) exists in this commune. Confirm whether this specific parcel sits inside it. If it does, visible exterior changes (windows, roof, facade materials) need approval from the Architecte des Bâtiments de France (ABF), typically adding 2 to 6 months. Verify with the mairie.
Legal
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Transfer tax is higher here than elsewhere in France
Most departments charge around 5% in transfer tax when you buy. This one charges 5.81%, so your notaire fees will be a bit higher than the usual estimate.
Droits de mutation, notaires.fr↗
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Wealth tax kicks in above €1.3M
If your French property (or properties combined) is worth more than €1.3M on 1 January, France charges an annual wealth tax of 0.5% to 1.5% on the amount above that. Foreign owners only count their French property, not assets elsewhere.
impots.gouv.fr, Impôt sur la Fortune Immobilière (IFI)↗
This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change and each property has its own context. Confirm anything that matters with your notaire before you sign.
This report is generated from listing data and regional knowledge. It is not a substitute for a professional survey, legal review, or in-person visit.
Characteristics
Main Features
- Surface area
- 700 m²
- Rooms
- 9
- Bedrooms
- 4
Details
- Exclusive mandate
- Yes
- Rooms
- 9
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Shower rooms
- 2
- Heating
- Gas-fired central heating
Financial Information
- Price per m²
- €5,357
- Municipality average price/m²
- €4,800
- Estimated notary fees (approx. 8%)
- €300,000
- Estimated secondary residence tax
- €1,993/year
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