Seoul, 구로동, 극동
Seoul, South Korea
Guide Price
$306,000
₩450,000,000 KRW
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
2
BATHROOMS
1
SIZE
735 sq ft
YEAR BUILT
1984
Description
2.7호선 더블역세권 재래시장 대형병원 관공서인접 생활 편리 합니다. | *2.7호선 대림역 도보 10분 이내의 더블 역세권 *동구로초등학교,구로중학교,구로고등학교등 도보로 통학가능 *구로시장 고려대 구로병원 구로구청 4동주민센터 인접하여 생활 편리함. *아파트 총층이 11층으로 대지지분 많음. *본 물건지 토지거래 허가구역으로 실거주2년해야합니다. *현재 임차인 거주하고 있으며 입주일 협의 합니다. *철저한 현장 확인과 빈틈없는 꼼꼼한 계약으로 고객님의 재산보호와 책임있는 중개와 등기부등본 건축물대장 토지대장 보증보험증서 교부등 각종 서류와 관리비,공과금등 잔금 및 입주일까지 사후관리도 빈틈없도록 최선을 다해 책임 중개로 보답 하겠습니다. | 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
극동부동산공인중개사사무소 / 임병하
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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