Seoul, 옥수동, 극동그린
Seoul, South Korea
Guide Price
$1,326,000
₩1,950,000,000 KRW
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
2
SIZE
1527 sq ft
YEAR BUILT
1997
Description
42타입 확장형 올수리 고층트인뷰 매봉산숲세권 조용한단지 | 『극동그린아파트』 독서당로를 통해 서울 전역으로 빠르게 이동 가능하며 다양한 노선의 버스가 다니고 옥수역(3호선&중앙선)도보로 접근이 가능한 사통팔달 교통망을 갖춘 단지입니다. 또한, 매봉산을 품은 숲세권 단지로 쾌적한 주거환경과 대로와 떨어져 있어 조용하고 안정적인 주거환경을 제공합니다. 한남하이츠의 재건축과 옥수극동아파트의 리모델링 추진으로 대체 수요 유입이 기대되는 풍선효과 기대가 예상되는 아파트입니다.
★옥수힐부동산★ 옥수동 아파트 매매, 전/월세 상담 문의 환영 옥수동 극동아파트 정문 건너편 1층 02-2298-6000 | 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
옥수힐공인중개사 / 이호은
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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