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Seoul, 서교동, 서교푸르지오(주상복합)

Seoul, South Korea

Guide Price

$884,000

1,300,000,000 KRW

800k-1m
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PROPERTY TYPE

Condo

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

1246 sq ft

YEAR BUILT

2004

1/1

Description

홍대입구(2호선)전철역에서 도보 약3분 거리에 위치하고 있으며 홍익대를 비롯하여 서강대,연세대,이화여대가 인근에 있고 초등학교는 도보 3분에 위치하고 있어 등,하교길이 아주 안전한 곳이며 종합병원을 비롯하여 백화점과 대형 쇼핑몰이 비교적 가까운곳에 있어 생활하기에도 편리한 지역입니다. 본세대는 전면이 확트인 조망권이 좋고 한강도 내려다 보이며 시야가 넓은 세대 이기도 합니다. | 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.

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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

더밝은공인중개사사무소 / 임옥순

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