Station tax apartments have become a traditional box-office “guarantee check” in the real estate market. Since you can enjoy being close to the station, you can easily get to other areas, and even enjoy all the infrastructure formed around the station. In particular, it is analyzed that interest in new supply is also high because premiums of hundreds of millions of won can be expected based on scarcity after opening.
According to the real estate industry, “Lotte Castle at Dongtan Station”, which is actually located in Dongtan, Gyeonggi, formed a premium of hundreds of millions of won after the opening of GTX-A Dongtan Station. According to data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's “Actual Deal”, the dedicated area of 84 square meters, which was traded for 1.45 billion won in 2023, soared to 1.66 billion won in 2024, when the GTX-A line at Dongtan Station opened, and a premium of more than 200 million won was added. In particular, it has become a regional landmark based on the scarcity of reverse tax rights, and a report of 1.69 billion won also set a record in October of this year. The same goes for Bundang Doosan Weave, located near Migeum Station in Bundang, Gyeonggi. Previously, only the multi-person passenger line was operated, and the price skyrocketed due to additional breakthroughs. Before the opening of Mikeum Station, an exclusive 121 square meter was sold for 730 million won, and after opening, it was sold for 920 million won in 2018, forming more than 200 million won in just 1 year. This year, too, there was a change of 1.7 billion won in May, and the reporting record continues. An industry expert said, “More than the advantage of being close to a subway station, apartments have become traditional staple sellers because they can enjoy large-scale infrastructure expanding around the station in front of the house and expect an increase in value due to development,” said an industry expert. “In particular, since value often skyrocketed after the station was opened, the movement to preempt 'post station ticket' complexes has become busy even in the pre-sale market.” In the midst of this, the industry says that in the future, attention should be paid to complexes near Sinseol Subway Station (Line 4). Based on rapid accessibility through major urban centers in the metropolitan area such as Gangnam and Sadang, it is analyzed that nearby complexes will emerge as landmarks, and their value will also increase significantly. As a result, consumers' attention is being focused on 'Harrington Square Gwacheon' in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi, right in front of Gwacheon Information Town Station (Line 4). Harrington Square Gwacheon is located in 5 commercial blocks in the public housing district of Gwacheon Knowledge Information Town, Gyeonggi, and has a total of 359 rooms. The construction was carried out by Hyosung Heavy Industries. By detailed type of dedicated area, there are ▲ 76㎡ A 108 rooms ▲84㎡ A 54 rooms ▲84㎡ B 27 rooms ▲90㎡ A 81 rooms ▲90㎡ B 54 rooms ▲90㎡ C 27 rooms ▲90㎡ C 27 rooms ▲108 to 125 square meters (penthouse), and it is mainly composed of medium to large types that increase housing satisfaction. Harrington Square Gwacheon has a “direct station ticket” position because Gwacheon Information Town Subway Station (Line 4), which is currently under construction (currently around 50% fair rate), will be directly connected to an underground walkway within the complex with the goal of opening in 2027. A direct station ticket is a location where a subway station and a complex are directly connected by an underground walkway, and you can go directly to the station without going through a pedestrian crossing or road. Since rain, snow, heat waves, and cold weather can be avoided, you can enjoy a comfortable usage environment, and since locations that can be connected to an underground walkway are limited, it is also recognized for its high scarce value. “Lotte Castle Gold Town at Seongbok Station”, which is directly connected to Seongbok Station on the Shinbundang Line, also proved the premium of a direct station tax complex by completing 100% contracts for all apartments and office buildings early despite the market recession from 2015 to 2016, and sold for 1.55 billion won for a dedicated area of 84 square meters in October this year, setting a record for the highest price for the corresponding area in Suji district. Here, the Metropolitan Area Express Railway (GTX) -C line (planned) will enter Jeongbucheongsa Station and Inyuwon Station, which are one stop away from Gwacheon Information Town Station, and the Wolgot-Pangyo Line (Wolpan Line) will also stop at Inyuwon Station. Accessibility to Gangnam is expected to be further strengthened as the Wirye-Gwacheon Line (planned) connecting Gwacheon and Seoul Songpa-gu is also being promoted and plans are being made to expand transportation networks such as the Isu-Gwacheon Complex Tunnel. Demand behind the scenes is also strong. The surrounding area has about 8,400 households, a residential population of 19,000 people, more than 100 companies, and an office population of about 30,000 people, all of which are behind the scenes. In particular, the location where the complex is located is called the “second Pangyo,” so it has a high status as a high-tech industrial cluster. In addition to IT and game companies such as Pearl Abyss and Netmarble, pharmaceutical/bio companies such as JW Group and Celltrion Pharmaceuticals, and large companies such as Kolon Global headquarters are located. The living infrastructure is also outstanding. Kindergartens, Gwacheon Galhyeon-cho, Yulmok-cho, and Yulmok-jung have already opened in the vicinity of the complex, and Danseol Middle School (Gwacheon Knowledge Triple) (planned) will open in 2028, and the education premium is expected to be further strengthened along with existing prestigious schools such as Gwacheon Foreign High School. The exterior also stands out for its luxurious appearance. It boasts a sense of luxury that takes the Gwacheon skyline to the next level by applying a sophisticated curtain wall design to the exterior. In particular, a large multi-balcony space of 9 to 10 square meters is provided per household, which is rare in the same building structure, so residents can use it as a variety of spaces, such as a home cafe, garden, and hobby space, depending on their lifestyle. It also reduces fatigue from parking spaces by providing a spacious parking space of about 1.3 cars per household, and the fact that it provides 5 or more elevators for each floor is also very eye-catching. A maximum ceiling height of 2.75 meters (based on a living room), which is higher than a typical apartment house, was applied to secure a sense of space that felt much larger even with the same area. Meanwhile, the Harrington Square Gwacheon sample house is scheduled to be located in Bisan-dong (near Hakwoon Park), Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, and is scheduled to open in December.
