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Seoul, 홍은동, 신원지벤스타

Seoul, South Korea

Guide Price

$598,400

880,000,000 KRW

400k-600k
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PROPERTY TYPE

Condo

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

1681 sq ft

YEAR BUILT

2005

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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

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Living 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
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South Korea at a glance

How South Korea scores for American expats

💰Cost of Living
Moderate
🛡️Safety
Very safe
🗣️English Spoken
Rarely
🏥Healthcare
Excellent
🌬️Air Quality
Poor
📶Internet
Fast
🚶Walkability
Very walkable
🚇Transit
Excellent

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.

1

Understand the buying rules

Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.

2

Sort out your visa

Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.

3

Plan your finances

Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.

4

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.

5

Set up healthcare

Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.

6

Run the full checklist

Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.

Source

Dabang

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Currency

KRW