Seoul, 홍은동, 신원지벤스타
Seoul, South Korea
Guide Price
$598,400
₩880,000,000 KRW
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
2
SIZE
1681 sq ft
YEAR BUILT
2005
Description
채광좋고 세련된 인테리어로 집이 예뻐요 백련산 홍제천 도보산책가능해요 | -남서향이라 채광좋은 세련된 인테리어 이쁘고 따뜻한 집 -뒤로 백련산을 앞은 홍제천이 가까이 있어 도보로 산책가능한 아파트 -방3(방이 다 큼) 욕실2 거실 넓고 주방넓음 확장형 -거실와 화장실과 샤워실은 분리되어 사용하기 편리하고 선반등 교체함. -거실 화단을 데크로 교체해서 수납공간으로 교체. -도배교체 이중창등 일부 시설물이 교체 되어 전체적으로 깨끗합니다 -홍제천 홍제폭포 백련산공원 안산자락길산책로 도보가능한 아파트 -홍연초 명지초 명지중 도보 통학가능한 아파트 -교육환경: 홍연초 연북중 정원여중 명지중.고등 외국인학교 한성화교 신촌대학가 접근 용이 -주변시설: 서대문구청 보건소 서대문문화체육회관 청소년수련관 자연사박물관등 -편의시설: 동신병원 세브란스병원 동서한방병원 마트 편의점 등 -버스정류장도보3분 -2호선신촌역/3호선 홍제역/6호선가는 버스다수 | 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
연희한양공인중개사사무소 / 고정우
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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