Seoul, 상도동, 현대201동
Seoul, South Korea
Guide Price
$516,800
₩760,000,000 KRW
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
1
SIZE
821 sq ft
YEAR BUILT
1995
Description
상태최상, 올수리, 신혼부부추천, 버스정류장 근접, 대단지 부근 | * 버스정류장에서 가깝고 2,4,7호선 전철이용에 편리합니다. 742번 버스가 서초교대역, 040버스는 강남까지 가고, 752번 버스 이용도 편리합니다. 마을버스 14번, 5515번 버스를 타면 2호선 전철역 이용도 좋습니다. * 승용차로 강남, 서초로 가는 여러 길을 이용할 수 있습니다. * 채광이 좋으며 공기가 맑고 숲조망이 좋습니다. * 숭실대학교 주변의 여러 편의시설을 이용하기에 좋습니다. | 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
롯데캐슬 골든포레(단지내)공인중개사사무소 / 고광진
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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