‘30-Minute Seoul Living Zone’ Complexes Draw Attention... Popularity of Station-Area Developments ‘Surges’

[Financial News] Complexes within the "30-minute Seoul living zone" are attracting attention in the metropolitan real estate market. In particular, the popularity of complexes near subway stations, which offer easy commuting, appears to be on the rise. According to the real estate industry on the 17th, prices are on the rise for complexes in areas such as Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, and Geomdan New Town in Incheon, which are within a 30-minute commute to Seoul.
In the case of the exclusive area 84m2 unit at 'Gwangju Station Nature & Xi,' a complex located in the station area of ​​Gyeonggi Gwangju Station, a record high price of 980 million won was set in August of this year. This is a price increase of 200 million won compared to 770 million won in September of last year. From Gyeonggi Gwangju Station, it is possible to travel to Gangnam Station in the 30-minute range via transfer using the Gyeonggang Line.
The exclusive 84m2 unit at 'Singeomdan Jungang Station Punggyeongchae Urbanity,' located in the station area of ​​Singeomdan Jungang Station on Incheon Subway Line 1, recorded a new high of 860 million won in July of this year. This is an increase of more than 200 million won compared to 600 million won in February. From Singeomdan Jungang Station, it takes approximately 30 minutes to reach Sangam Digital Media City by transferring to the Airport Railroad.
New supply is scheduled for the second half of the year in areas considered to be beneficiaries of the wide-area transportation network.
Ssangyong E&C will supply 'Ssangyong The Platinum Hangang' in the Yongdam-ri area of ​​Yangseo-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do this coming October. The complex will consist of 6 buildings ranging from 2 basement levels to 19 floors above ground, with a total of 333 units. The complex boasts premium features including double views of the Han River, a school district encompassing kindergartens, elementary, middle, and high schools, and a prime location right next to Yangsu Station on the Gyeongui-Jungang Line. Using the express train from Yangsu Station, it is possible to reach Wangsimni Station in the 30-minute range, Jamsil Station in the 40-minute range, and the Gangnam area in the 50-minute range. The opening of the New Palldang Bridge and the expansion of National Highway 6 to six lanes are also scheduled for the first half of 2027.
The Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) and Namkwang Construction Consortium will launch the sale of 'Bucheon Daejang Housetory Descent' in the Daejang-dong area of ​​Ojeong-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do this coming October. The complex will consist of a total of 548 units. With the opening of the Daejang-Hongdae Line, it is expected that travel from Bucheon Daejang to Hongik University Station will be possible in the 20-minute range.

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