Seoul, 도선동, 성동삼성쉐르빌(주상복합)
Seoul, South Korea
Guide Price
$850,000
₩1,250,000,000 KRW
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
2
SIZE
1149 sq ft
YEAR BUILT
2006
Description
성동구청맞은편 생활편리하고 교통편리한아파트 매매. | 교통 편리하고 생활 인프라가 잘 형성된 아파트. 왕십리역 도보5분:2호선,5호선,경의중앙선,수인분당선,다양한버스노선등. 바로앞 성동구청,청소년수련관,마장체육센타,도서관,우체국,성동교육지원청등. 왕십리 민자역사에 이마트,엔트식스,CGV영화관,다이소,휘트니스,카페등. 아파트 상가에 대형마트,24시대형사우나,카페,미용실,식당가등. 주변에 도선동 먹자골목,곱창거리,수많은식당등. 수리완료 되어 깔끔하고 깨끗함.즉시입주. 주차공간 이 여유로움. | 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
상도부동산공인중개사사무소 / 김종삼
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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