Seoul, 상계동, 대림
Seoul, South Korea
Guide Price
$680,000
₩1,000,000,000 KRW
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
1
SIZE
1199 sq ft
YEAR BUILT
1988
Description
7호선 노원역 더블 역세권 올수리 깔끔한 로얄동층매물 빠른입주 가능 | ♣ 안녕하세요. 고객님의 원하는 매물을 최선을 다해 중개해드리는 성경부동산입니다. 미리 연락주시고 방문해 주시면 자세한 상담 및 편안하게 보실 수 있도록 준비하겠습니다. ===================================== ▣ 올수리 로얄동층 남향 귀한 계단식 대형평수 ▣ 융자없고 입주일 빠른입주및 협의가능 ▣ 7호선노원역세권, 용화여고 청원중고등학교 등 학군우수 ===================================== ♣ 정성을 다해 중개하는 마들 역 로또명당 상계주공10단지 종합상가에 위치한 성경부동산으로 연락주세요. ===================================== ♣ 성경공인중개사사무소 02-930-4455 <마들역 5번출구에서 노원역 방면 도보3분거리> | 주차
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
How South Korea scores for American expats
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
성경(930-4455)공인중개사사무소 / 김소연
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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