Seoul, 묵동, e편한세상화랑대
Seoul, South Korea
Guide Price
$1,020,000
₩1,500,000,000 KRW
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
2
SIZE
1416 sq ft
YEAR BUILT
2017
Description
39P, 봉화산최고뷰, 21층 고층, 주인거주, 원묵학군, 6호선화랑대역 | ◼ 110동 로얄동, 21층 로얄층(고층), 최고 봉화산뷰 ◼시스템에어컨3, 중문, 안방붙박이장, 창 자외선 차단 필름부착 ◼ 주인거주로 입주날짜등 협의 가능 ◼ 원목 초 중 고 및 태릉고 도보 5분 ◼ 단지내 커뮤니티시설 (실내스크린 골프연습장, 피트니스센터, 독서실, 국공립어린이집) ◼ 6호선 화랑대역 도보 5분및 6,7호선 태릉역 도보가능 ◼ 정보도서관, 체육관, 실내베드민턴장, 봉화산 그린공원, 중랑천공원등 주변 편리한 운동시설 ◼ 이편한세상 화랑대 자세한 상담및 문의는 언제든 연락주시면 친절히 상담드리겠습니다 ♥ 모두부동산 02-976-8088 // 010-6714-4486 | 주차
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving 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.
Learn more: The Cheapest Cities to Live Abroad→South Korea at a glance
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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.
Contact Agent
모두부동산공인중개사사무소 / 이문정
Next steps for moving to South Korea
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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