Seoul, 안암동4가, 안암
Seoul, South Korea
Guide Price
$238,000
₩350,000,000 KRW
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
2
BATHROOMS
1
SIZE
657 sq ft
YEAR BUILT
1969
Description
리모델링 4년차,남동향,방2 거실1,고대이공대 도보1분 | # 올 리모델링 4년차 !!! # 햇살 가득한 남,동향 도심 속 아파트!!!!! # 시내 중심의 소형아파트 !!! # 소형아파트(23평형) # 방2+거실1+세탁실1+wc1 # 성북천 도보3분대 (서울시청, 한강,한성대 까지 보행로,자전거도로 설치되여 있어서 산책,운동 굿) # 대광 초(사립)/중/고, 안암초, 용문 중/고/ 성신여 중,고/ 고려대,성신여대,성균관대,시립대 # 의료시설: 고려대학병원,서울대학병원. # 성북천 도보3분대 (서울시청, 한강,한성대 까지 보행로,자전거도로 설치되여 있어서 산책,운동하기 굿) # 사진속 풍경은 3분거리에 성북천 다리에서 바라본 낮,밤 야경 실제 뷰 입니다. # 고대이공대 도보1분대. 고대병원 차량5분대. # 동대문상권, 종로 차량 및 대중교통10분대 위치. # 바로 인근에 개운산근린공원,북한산,성북천 산책로 및 자전거도로 이용하여 성수동,한강,시청까지 산책하며 힐링 만끽!!!!!!!! # 롯데,현대백화점,이마트,홈플러스,한방경동시장 인프라 풍부!!!!!!! # 1,2호선 신설동역/신설-우이 경전철/신설-성수역 도보10분대 # 전화 주시고 방문하시면 친절히 안내하여 드립니다. | 주차 보안/안전
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
조은현대공인중개사사무소 / 김종원
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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