- Apartment Complex Named After Station Shows Triple-Digit Competition Rate, Thriving in Subscription Market
- ‘Jiksan Station Seohee Starhills New Planning City’, a 5-Minute Walk from Jiksan Station on Line 1 in the Metropolitan Area, Gaining Attention as a Station-Area Apartment
The popularity of apartments with the name of a ‘station’ included in the complex name is steadily rising.
Complexes featuring the name of a ‘station’ in their names, highlighting their proximity to subway stations, are expected to offer convenient transportation environments. Residents can easily access commercial areas developed around the station, providing excellent living convenience. Given their highly preferred residential environments, complexes with ‘station’ names continue to perform well in the subscription market.
Last year, ‘Hillstate Namcheon Station The First’ in Suyeong-gu, Busan, recorded the highest competition rate in Busan in 2020 with 60,824 applicants for 109 units, resulting in a ratio of 558.02 to 1. In Incheon, ‘Bupyeong Station Hanla Vivaldi Treviant’ attracted 13,351 applicants for 53 units, showing a ratio of 251.91 to 1. In Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, ‘Maegyo Station Prugio SK View’ received an overwhelming 156,505 applications for 1,074 units, with a competition rate of 145.72 to 1.
This trend is not limited to last year. In 2019, ‘Dongdaegu Station Woobang IU Shell’ had a competition rate of 126.71 to 1, while in 2018, ‘Dongtan Station Yurim Norway Forest’ recorded 184.61 to 1, and ‘Daegu Station Hanla Hauszent Centum’ had 157.99 to 1. Station-named apartments near stations have consistently shown triple-digit competition rates, attracting many applicants in the subscription market.
An industry insider said, "Transportation conditions are considered an important factor in choosing a residential area," adding, "Complexes with ‘station’ names in their titles immediately convey their station-area location, which is why they attract high interest from applicants, as they clearly embody this advantage."
Meanwhile, a new station-area apartment with excellent location and subscription conditions is drawing attention as it prepares for supply in Cheonan.
Seohui Construction plans to offer ‘Jiksan Station Seohui Starhills New Planning City’ in the Cheonan area of Chungcheongnam-do. The complex consists of 8 buildings ranging from 2 basement floors to 25 above-ground floors, with a total of 653 units of 59 and 84 square meters in exclusive area, of which 294 units will be available for general sale.
‘Jiksan Station Seohui Starhills New Planning City’ is within walking distance of Jiksan Station on Seoul Metropolitan Subway Line 1. It offers convenient access to Cheonan and the metropolitan area via KTX Cheonan-Asan Station, Gyeongbu Expressway Cheonan IC, and Bukcheonan IC. Additionally, the ‘National Road No. 1 Cheonan Jiksan Intersection Three-Dimensional Project’ is underway, expanding the six-lane road at Jiksan Intersection, which is expected to further improve traffic convenience by alleviating vehicle congestion.
Being located in a non-regulated area offers the advantage of relatively fewer restrictions. Although Cheonan is designated as a regulated area, the complex is situated in an eup/myeon area, which is classified as a non-regulated area. ‘Jiksan Station Seohui Starhills New Planning City’ has no resale restrictions, and household members can also apply. With relatively relaxed regulations on subscription qualifications and loans, it is expected to attract significant attention from both actual residents and investors.
The educational environment is also favorable. Nearby schools include Sam-eun Elementary within walking distance, Somang Elementary, Eopseong Elementary, Buseong Middle, Bukil Girls’ High, Eopseong High, and Cheonan Commercial High School. Additionally, universities such as Kongju National University, Dankook University, Hoseo University, and Korea University of Technology and Education are located nearby.
Five industrial complexes surround the complex, promising abundant demand for proximity to workplaces. The Cheonan Jiksan Urban High-Tech Industrial Complex (planned) is nearby, along with Jiksan Agricultural and Industrial Complex, Cheonan Industrial Technology General Industrial Complex, and Cheonan 2nd and 4th General Industrial Complexes. Samsung SDI is a 10-minute drive away, and from Jiksan Station on Subway Line 1 within walking distance, it takes about 20 minutes to reach Seojeong-ri Station, where Samsung Electronics Pyeongtaek Campus is located. Moreover, Cheonan city is currently advancing 10 industrial complex development projects aiming for completion in 2024, with plans to add 3 to 5 new industrial complexes. This is expected to boost the local economy through future industrial infrastructure, job creation, and active support for corporate investment, thereby increasing residential demand.
The northern area of Cheonan is experiencing increased development pressure as surrounding areas develop, enhancing its future value. The Buseong District near ‘Jiksan Station Seohui Starhills New Planning City’ is an urban development project covering 497,963 square meters in Cheonan city, planned to accommodate 2,498 households and 5,400 residents, including residential land, infrastructure land, and other facility land. Construction is underway with a target completion in June.
‘Jiksan Station Seohui Starhills New Planning City’ is notable for being a park-style apartment with specialized landscaping. Thirty-five percent of the site area (8,926 square meters) will be dedicated to landscaping, ensuring connectivity with the external natural environment to create a community where nature flows. A roughly 470-meter circular pedestrian network with connected walking trails will provide residents with a relaxing healing lifestyle. The complex will include a central plaza, a healing garden as a resting space for residents, and a playground designed to nurture children’s dreams, adventurous spirit, and imagination. Notably, a children’s park of about 1,120 pyeong (approximately 3,700 square meters) will be built next to the complex, creating a safe and pleasant environment for raising young children. Over 95% of parking spaces will be underground, reducing safety concerns for children.
There are also abundant spaces for rest and leisure. The nearby Sam-eun Reservoir Sports Park features sports facilities such as soccer fields, futsal courts, and jokgu courts, along with walking trails. Residents can also enjoy views of the surrounding Seonggeo Mountain green area, contributing to a pleasant living environment.
‘Jiksan Station Seohui Starhills New Planning City’ is expected to enhance resident satisfaction through eco-friendly complex design and differentiated interior layouts. All units are primarily south-facing, offering excellent lighting and ventilation. Some buildings will incorporate pilotis design to provide outstanding visual openness and views. Solar power generation facilities will be installed to enable energy savings. Each building will have unmanned parcel lockers, eight electric vehicle charging stations, and some expanded parking designs.
The community facilities are diverse. For preschool children, a daycare center equipped with various childcare-related play facilities and learning tools will be provided, along with a library zone to support children’s studies. A sports zone for leisure and hobbies and a guest house that can be used as visitor accommodation and event space for residents are also planned.
Meanwhile, the model house for ‘Jiksan Station Seohui Starhills New Planning City’ will be located in Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do, and is scheduled to open at the end of April.
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