Seoul, 대림동, 신동아
Seoul, South Korea
Guide Price
$544,000
₩800,000,000 KRW
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
1
SIZE
1255 sq ft
YEAR BUILT
1987
Description
전망좋고 내부수리 입주협의 | - 전망좋고 내부수리 입주협의 ◆ 현대공인중개사 ◆ ◉ 매물정보 설명 ◉ ▶ 대림전철역(2.7호선)도보 5분이내의 역세권으로 교통이 편리함 ▶ 애경백화점, 이마트, 롯데마트, 테크노마트, 24시마트, 재래시장 ▶ 명지성모병원, 보라매병원, 강남성심병원, 고대구로병원 ▶ 은행, 도림천 보라매공원, 운동장, 치안, 주민센터, 상가 인접 ▶ 구립어린이집, 신영초, 영남중, 대영고, 구로고, 다양한 학군 형성 ◆ 책임, 성실, 신속, 친절중개 ◆ ▶ 대림역(2,7호선)5번출구, 신동아아파트 5동 정문앞 현대부동산 ♣ 궁금한 사항 있으시면 언제든지 연락주세요. ☎ 02-831-6633 // 02-842-0681 | 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
현대공인중개사사무소 / 박춘옥
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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