Back to Seoul, South Korea

Seoul, 잠원동, 킴스빌리지

Seoul, South Korea

Guide Price

$1,326,000

1,950,000,000 KRW

1m-plus
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PROPERTY TYPE

Condo

BEDROOMS

1

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

488 sq ft

YEAR BUILT

1996

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Description

전세안고매매.원룸형.발코니.4년전리모델링으로 깨끗.통합재건축추진중 | ●킴스빌리지 14평형 공급면적: 45.35㎡ 전유면적: 30.9㎡ 대지권면적: 16.29㎡ 고/총15층 방1, 욕실1. 발코니 남향 주택공시가격: 5억 8600만원

○기타 전세안고 매매 내부 깨끗. 관리 잘된 집 통합 재건축 추진중

●킴스빌리지단지정보 아파트 세대수: 160세대(총 1개동) 지상15/ 지하3 주차장: 138대 승강기: 3대 사용승인일: 1996년 12월 17일 개별난방, 도시가스 서울시 서초구 잠원동 71-12

●통합재건축 700세대급 반포·잠원 49층 신축 대단지로 천지개벽할 확실한 호재를 품은 곳 통합재건축 추진 단지 (총 4개 단지) 킴스빌리지 (160가구), 한신타워 (248가구), 중앙하이츠 (144가구), 블루힐하우스 (125가구) 단독으로는 100~200세대 규모의 이른바 '나홀로 아파트'들이지만, 4곳을 합치면 총 677가구(재건축 후 약 750가구 이상 예상)의 중대형 단지로 거듭나게 됩니다.

지난해(2025년) 10월, 4개 단지를 하나로 묶는 '통합정비사업 설명회'가 대대적으로 열렸습니다. 단독 리모델링이나 재건축보다 통합이 낫다는 점에 소유주들의 공감대가 크게 형성되어 현재 동의율 확보 및 제반 절차가 매우 빠르게 진행되고 있습니다. | 주차

Location

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Living in Seoul

Ultra-modern, hyper-connected city with a world-class subway system, incredible food scene, and housing costs roughly half of comparable US cities. Very safe with low crime, and daily essentials like dining out and healthcare cost significantly less than back home. The catch: Korean language skills matter for long-term integration, the work culture can be intense, and the unique jeonse deposit system means renting requires navigating unfamiliar territory.

Neon-lit streets buzzing until 4 AM, fried chicken delivered to a park bench at midnight, and a hyper-connected culture where ancient palaces share blocks with K-pop studios and the Wi-Fi never drops.

Visa

Digital Nomad Visa (F-1-D Workation) — requires 1+ year at a foreign employer, min ~$65,800/yr income, and private health insurance with ₩100M coverage. Valid 1 year, extendable to 2. D-8 Investment Visa is the alternative for entrepreneurs (min ₩100M investment, ~$73,000).

Learn more: The Complete Guide to Moving to South Korea

Key Fact

South Korea has world-class internet (fastest average speeds globally), excellent public transit, and universal healthcare — but the language barrier is real and Korean bureaucracy requires patience and often an in-person translator.

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South Korea at a glance

How South Korea scores for American expats

💰Cost of Living
Moderate
🛡️Safety
Very safe
🗣️English Spoken
Rarely
🏥Healthcare
Excellent
🌬️Air Quality
Poor
📶Internet
Fast
🚶Walkability
Very walkable
🚇Transit
Excellent

Cost of buying in South Korea

Estimated fees and ongoing costs for this property

Closing Costs

5-7% of purchase price

  • ·Acquisition tax: 1-3%
  • ·Registration tax: 0.8-2%
  • ·Legal/judicial fees: ₩500,000-1,500,000
  • ·Agent: 0.3-0.9%

Annual Costs

Property Tax

0.1-0.5% property tax + 0.03-0.5% comprehensive real estate tax

Insurance

₩200,000-500,000/yr

HOA / Condo Fees

₩100,000-300,000/mo for apartments (관리비)

Good to Know

Agent Fees

Both sides pay own agent (0.3-0.9% each)

Foreign Buyer Note

Must report purchase to local government within 60 days. Some areas near military bases are restricted.

Legal help in South Korea

Hire your own attorney — not the seller's. We'll match you with a vetted local lawyer.

Need a local attorney in South Korea?

We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.

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반포부동산중개사무소 / 배재무

Next steps for moving to South Korea

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

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Currency

KRW