Seoul, 신사동, 현대2차
Seoul, South Korea
Guide Price
$442,000
₩650,000,000 KRW
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
2
SIZE
1112 sq ft
YEAR BUILT
1994
Description
완전올수리 탁트인 전망 넓은베란다 | 개발호재 많은 현대 2차 아파트 1.서부선(새절∼서울대입구역 도시철도) 민자 적격성 통과 2023년 착공 2028년 개통.16개역 건설. 은평에서 관악까지 22분. 도시철도 1.2.6.7.9호선 환승. 2.은평고양선(새절∼고양시청간)광역철도. 사업시행자 한국토지주택공사. 은평구청장 “신사고개역” 신설 요청. 서울시장에게 은평 구민 30만 명의 주민 서명부 전달. 현대아파트에서 “신사고개역”까지 도보 2분. 네이버 검색창에서 “신사고개역”을 입력하세요(상세정보 있음). 3.은평구 신사동∼원흥(고양시)간 왕복 6차선개통. IKEA 2호점. 고양 Starfield 성업 중.차량 10분 거리. 4.공용 급수관 교체(3억8천). 녹물없고 층별 구분 없이 수압이 같음. 5.현대2차 아파트는 32평이 아니고 34평이며 380세대 단일 평수. 6.외벽 균열 보수공사. 재 도장 및 옥상 방수공사 7.아파트 근접지역 신사동 237번지 산새마을 및 편백마을 111,768㎡ 33,809평. 약4000세대 추정. 신통기획 재개발(2022.12.30.발표) 권리산정기준일 2022.01.28. 이후 매수자는 현금청산. | 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
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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
하나공인중개사사무소 / 김두영
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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