Seoul Apartment Prices and Regional Analysis (February 2026)
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Seoul Apartment Prices and Regional Analysis (February 2026)
An in-depth look at regional disparities and transaction-driven market shifts in the capital.
Overall Market Trend (February 2026)
As of February 2026, the Seoul apartment market presents a complex picture of stagnation mixed with sharp regional polarization. While the citywide average saw a marginal increase of 0.01%, districts like Dongjak-gu (+0.73%) and Gangbuk-gu (+0.30%) contrast sharply with significant declines in Gwangjin-gu (-0.64%) and Seocho-gu (-0.32%).
Seoul Apartment Price Trends: A 5-Year Retrospective
| Year | Highest Price | Lowest Price | Average Price | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.2B KRW | 200M KRW | 2.55B KRW | 194 cases |
| 2025 | 19.0B KRW | 135M KRW | 2.86B KRW | 4,344 cases |
| 2024 | 13.8B KRW | 150M KRW | 2.50B KRW | 3,770 cases |
| 2023 | 9.9B KRW | 140M KRW | 2.18B KRW | 2,409 cases |
| 2022 | 14.5B KRW | 36M KRW | 2.18B KRW | 791 cases |
| 2021 | 11.5B KRW | 142M KRW | 1.86B KRW | 2,671 cases |
Data Highlights: A significant correction is visible in Gangnam-gu, where the peak price dropped 46% from 19 billion KRW in 2025 to 10.2 billion KRW in 2026.
Regional Price Realities
Middle-Income Housing Reality
Geumcheon-gu: Units in Namseoul Hillstate fell 20% from their 1.13B peak down to 900M. Nowon-gu: Sanggye-dong Hanyang units saw a 19% drop, now trading in the 700M range.
The Resilience of Gradual Growth
In Eunpyeong New Town, a unit that saw gradual growth in 2024-25 only dropped 9%, proving that the slope of increase is a better predictor of resilience than the peak price itself.
Expert Perspectives: The "Wait-and-See" Phase
The market is currently divided. Bearish analysts point to the 900+ unsold listings in Helicity (Songpa) as a sign of oversupply. Others view this as a natural correction after a massive 13.5% surge last year. The prevailing sentiment is a "wait-and-see" approach where urgent sales dominate the few transactions occurring.
Market Q&A
Question 01
Is now a good time to buy Seoul apartments?
For first-time buyers, watch for urgent sales at 20% below peak. For investors, wait. With household debt near 2,000 trillion KRW, interest rate stability is paramount before committing.
Question 02
Which areas and complexes are resilient?
Avoid complexes that surged overnight in 2021. Smaller, well-located complexes with consistent amenities and schools show stronger defense against market volatility.
Question 03
Should I sell my home now or wait?
If burdened by high interest, secure cash now. If you are an owner-occupier with manageable debt, Seoul's long-term trend remains upwards; no need for a panic sale.
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Jeju Interior Q&A
Why are "Jeju native" experts essential?
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How do DK & Dongkyung differ?
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