Seoul, 화곡동, 중앙하이츠
Seoul, South Korea
Guide Price
$285,600
₩420,000,000 KRW
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
2
BATHROOMS
1
SIZE
697 sq ft
YEAR BUILT
1988
Description
올수리된 중앙하이츠 아파트 고층 매물 | ▶성실과친절을 원칙으로 신뢰받는 스타공인중개사무소 입니다. (화곡역1번출구 도보1분거리)
★ 현장매물 매물 상세 정보 ★
▶ 매매가 : 42000만원(입주협의) ▶ 공시지가 : ▶ 중개대상물 종류 : 아파트 ▶ 방 사용수 : 2/1 ▶ 총주차대수 : 가능 ▶ 인근지하철역 : 5호선
** 보증보험 가입불가한 매물은 중개하지 않습니다.** ** 임대인 국세.지방세납부여부 확인후 계약 진행합니다.**
★ 보증보험 가능한 안전한 매물만 중개 ★ ★ 중기청,버팀목,일반대충 등 대출 상담 가능 ★ ★ 전세,월세,매매 매물 다량보유 ★
★ 이 밖에도 궁금하신점은 전화주시면 언제든지 상담 가능합니다 ★ | 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
스타부동산공인중개사사무소 / 민희준
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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