Solmoe Elementary, Solmoe Middle, Dongguk University Affiliated Yeongseok High School Located Within Prestigious School District Walking Distance
As the 30s and 40s generation establish themselves as the main demand group in the real estate market, the popularity of ‘haksegwon’ apartments?those located near schools?is increasing even more. The 30s and 40s generation with school-going children prioritize checking the educational environment of their children first when applying for apartments or considering moving.
According to data from the Korea Real Estate Board, from June last year to May this year, a total of 510,016 apartment sales transactions took place nationwide, of which 249,052 were purchased by the 30s and 40s generation. This accounts for 48.83% of the total, nearly half.
As the 30s and 40s generation emerge as the main demand group, ‘haksegwon’ apartments are enjoying high popularity in the sales market as well. The ‘Hillstate Xi Gyeyang’ apartment, launched in Gyeyang-gu, Incheon, last August, attracted great interest due to its proximity to several schools such as Incheon Hyoseongdong Elementary, Myeonghyeon Middle, and Incheon Hyoseong High School. The subscription results showed 20,036 applications for 408 units (excluding special supply), recording an excellent competition rate of 49.11 to 1 on average.
With the increase in dual-income households, apartments closer to schools are expected to show stronger demand in the future. According to the ‘2020 Second Half Regional Employment Survey on Dual-Income and Single-Person Households’ released by Statistics Korea last year, the proportion of dual-income households by age group was highest at 53.1%, followed by 51.3% for those aged 30 to 39.
A real estate expert said, “Recently, new terms like ‘one-stop haksegwon’ have emerged, meaning families can complete their children’s education without moving, all within one apartment.” He added, “As the real estate market reorganizes around actual demand, the popularity of haksegwon apartments preferred by the main demand group, the 30s and 40s generation, is expected to increase further.”
Meanwhile, a one-stop haksegwon apartment where elementary, middle, and high schools are all within walking distance has arrived in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, attracting attention. The protagonist is ‘Hillstate Tapseok,’ supplied by Hyundai Engineering in the Yonghyeon-dong area of Uijeongbu.
Hillstate Tapseok consists of five buildings ranging from three basement floors to a maximum of 39 floors above ground, with a total of 636 units sized between 59 and 84 square meters. Official contracts will be conducted over seven days from the 18th (Monday) to the 24th (Sunday).
The complex is located about 600 meters in a straight line from Solmoe Elementary and Solmoe Middle Schools, and within approximately 100 meters of Dongguk University High School affiliated with Yeongseok High School. It is also convenient to access the academy districts near Eoryong Station and Songsan Station. Large marts and cultural facilities such as Shinsegae Department Store, E-Mart, Costco, Homeplus, and Lotte Cinema are nearby, and the living infrastructure is expected to become even richer once the nearby 306 Supplementary Unit site urban development project is completed.
There are many transportation development plans around the complex. First, residents will be able to use Tapseok Station on the Seoul Subway Line 7 extension (scheduled to open in 2025), and the GTX-C line connecting Yangju Deokjeong, Uijeongbu, Seoul Samseong Station, and Suwon over 74.8 km (scheduled to open in 2027) is also nearby. The nearby Metropolitan Area 2nd Ring Expressway (scheduled to open in 2023) is also planned. Additionally, residents can conveniently move around Uijeongbu city using Simin-ro, and easily access the metropolitan road network such as the Metropolitan Area 1st Ring Expressway and Dongbu Expressway via Uijeongbu IC.
With Chudong Park nearby, a pleasant residential environment is also expected. Chudong Park, about 650,000 square meters?approximately 93 times the size of a soccer field?is a ‘mountainous park’ that preserves the existing terrain as much as possible, allowing residents to enjoy the beauty of all four seasons through various walking and hiking trails. Additionally, views of the adjacent Suraksan and Dobongsan Mountains are secured (except for some units).
Hillstate Tapseok applies various specialized designs befitting the ‘Hillstate’ brand reputation. All units mainly feature a 4Bay plate-type layout, providing excellent lighting, ventilation, and a sense of openness. Storage space is maximized throughout the home with dressing rooms (in some types), pantries (in some types), and more. The diverse community facilities are also eye-catching, including a small library, daycare center, care center, senior citizens’ center, fitness center, GX room, shower room, and Moms Station.
Hillstate Tapseok is currently operating a model house.
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