A couple in their forties wanted to leave their 3-bedroom in the 17th arrondissement to gain space and natural light, without moving away from La Defense where both worked. The Home Select property hunter identified a 78 sqm 4-bedroom on the 7th floor in Courbevoie, negotiated to 582,000 euros from 620,000 euros asked, a discount of 6.1%.
Mission overview
- Property hunter: Home Select
- Area: Courbevoie (Becon-les-Bruyeres)
- Property type: 4-bedroom, 78 sqm, 7th floor
- Initial budget: 620,000 euros
- Asking price: 620,000 euros
- Negotiated price: 582,000 euros (-6.1%)
- Search duration: 7 weeks
- Buyer profile: Couple without children, 42 and 44 years old
The brief
Laurent and Isabelle had occupied a 55 sqm 3-bedroom in the 17th arrondissement for eight years. With remote work becoming regular (three days a week each), they needed an extra room to set up a home office. Their search wavered between the 17th arrondissement, which they knew well, and the western inner suburbs, where their budget of 620,000 euros could secure more generous surface areas.
The couple had no school-related constraints. Their priority criterion was natural light and views: after years in a ground-floor courtyard-facing apartment, they wanted a high floor with an open outlook.
The search strategy
Our property hunter conducted a parallel search across two zones: the northern 17th arrondissement (Epinettes, Guy Moquet) and three neighboring towns (Courbevoie, Levallois-Perret, Asnieres-sur-Seine). The objective was to compare concretely what the budget could achieve in each area.
After three weeks and 7 viewings in the 17th, the conclusion was clear: at 620,000 euros, the available 4-bedrooms were systematically on the ground floor or 1st floor, with surface areas not exceeding 65 sqm. The property hunter then refocused the search on Courbevoie, where the same budget opened access to properties on upper floors with 10 to 20 sqm more.
The property
The selected property was in a 1985 residence in Becon-les-Bruyeres, an 8-minute walk from the Transilien station. On the 7th floor out of 9, the 78 sqm apartment offered an open westward view over the rooftops and hills of Courbevoie. The layout comprised a 28 sqm double living room, two bedrooms (13 and 11 sqm), an 8 sqm study, a separate kitchen and a bathroom. A 4 sqm continuous balcony ran along the living room.
The building had a caretaker, underground parking (included in the price) and a bicycle storage room. Charges were 280 euros per month, including collective gas heating. The energy rating was D, with double-glazed windows replaced in 2019.
The negotiation
Listed at 620,000 euros (7,949 euros per sqm), the property had been on the market for 5 weeks without an offer. Our property hunter noted that comparable transactions in the residence had concluded between 7,100 and 7,600 euros per sqm over the past 18 months. The D energy rating, although acceptable, served as a negotiation argument compared to properties rated C in the same building.
The initial offer was positioned at 570,000 euros, accompanied by a validated financing file. The seller, in a dual relocation situation (professional transfer), quickly accepted a compromise at 582,000 euros. The 38,000 euro discount allowed the couple to finance the installation of reversible air conditioning and a complete refresh of the apartment.
What this mission illustrates
Comparing Paris and the suburbs on objective criteria enlightens the decision. By organizing viewings in both zones, our property hunter allowed the couple to concretely see the gap in quality at an equivalent budget. The dedicated Courbevoie page presents the latest market data.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does Courbevoie attract buyers leaving Paris?
Courbevoie offers an average price per sqm of 7,200 to 8,800 euros in 2026, which is 20 to 30% less than the western arrondissements of Paris. The city benefits from the T2 tramway extension, immediate proximity to La Defense, and a dense retail fabric around the historic town center. The Becon-les-Bruyeres neighborhood, served by the Transilien L, connects to Gare Saint-Lazare in 10 minutes.
How does a property hunter manage a search across Paris and the suburbs?
The property hunter activates alerts on both areas simultaneously and organizes viewings by geographic sector to optimize travel. At Home Select, about 20% of mandates involve a dual-zone search across Paris and the inner suburbs. The hunter compares value-for-money ratios between areas to guide the client toward the best option.
What are the average co-ownership charges in Courbevoie?
Co-ownership charges in Courbevoie range from 2.5 to 4 euros per sqm per month depending on the type of building. Modern residences with a caretaker and green spaces are around 3.5 euros per sqm per month. Older buildings without an elevator drop to 2 euros per sqm per month. Collective heating accounts for an average of 40% of total charges.
