Seoul, 중화동, 중화건영
Seoul, South Korea
Guide Price
$411,400
₩605,000,000 KRW
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
2
SIZE
1228 sq ft
YEAR BUILT
1998
Description
중화역 도보57분거리 올수리한 아파트 급매매 | ∎매물 위치와 특징 -.위 치 : 지하철 7호선 중화역 도보5-7분 거리. -.내부상태 : 올수리 상태이며 깨끗하며 베란다가 있습니다. -.교육환경 : 초중고 도보5분 이내로 학군이 좋습니다. -.대중교통 : 버스,지하철7호선 도보5분거리로 이용하기 편리한 위치. -.편리시설 : 주차,엘리베이터,주민센터,대형마트. -.기 타 : 봉화산 체육시설 및 중랑천 공원을 이용하기 편리 합니다.
∎,우리부동산은 중화동,상봉동,묵동,경춘선,태릉역 주변지역의 아파트,빌라,다세대,상가,단독주택(다가구주택), 매매,전월세 전문상담 업소입니다.
∎우리공인중개사무소 위치 : 서울시 중랑구 중화동 113-1(중랑구 봉화산로 67) 지하철7호선 2번출구 중랑구청,신내동방향 120미터에 위치 합니다. ∎전화번호 : 02-492-2323 | 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
우리공인중개사 / 이배동
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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