Hidden Gem, 'Jwagwangwupan' Location: 'Anyang Xi The Forest' Scheduled for September Sale

- Improvement of Pangyo relocation via Wolpansun (planned)... Job increase expected with Bakdal Smart Valley
- Real estate value in Manan-gu, previously undervalued compared to Gwangmyeong and Anyang Dongan-gu (Pyeongchon), expected to rise

Real estate in Manan-gu, Anyang, Gyeonggi Province is emerging as the most anticipated area in the second half of this year. It is considered the 'gateway location' to Seoul and is adjacent to both Gwangmyeong Station and the planned Wolpan Line. Experts predict that with these favorable conditions and the continuous supply of new apartments, the real estate hierarchy in Anyang, represented by Pyeongchon, will achieve a balanced state.

[Anyang Xi The Forest Perspective]

According to the real estate industry, Manan-gu in Anyang is attracting attention as a ‘left Gwang (Gwangmyeong Station on the left), right Pan (Pangyo New Town on the right)’ location. It takes only 10 minutes by car from Manan-gu to Gwangmyeong Station, making it convenient to use not only the KTX but also nearby IKEA, Lotte Mall, Costco, and Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital. The Sinansan Line (planned) is also set to open at Gwangmyeong Station, which will shorten access to Yeouido in the future.

Furthermore, once the Wolgot-Pangyo Line (Wolpan Line, planned) is completed, it will be possible to reach Pangyo, a hub of companies, in one go. Manan-gu is expected to have stops at the planned Manan Station (tentative name) and Anyang Station. The Wolpan Line will run from Songdo Station in Incheon, passing through Siheung Wolgot, to Seongnam Pangyo, covering a total length of 34 km, with plans for an express train running at speeds of 250 km/h.

Manan-gu borders Geumcheon-gu and is advantageously located close to Seoul even within Anyang. Major stations such as Seoksu Station, Gwanak Station, and Anyang Station on Line 1 are located here, making it easy to travel to Seoul’s Gasan Digital Complex Station, Yongsan Station, Seoul Station, as well as Yeouido and Gangnam areas.

Besides transportation, quality job creation is also centered in Manan-gu. Anyang City and Anyang Urban Corporation are promoting the creation of Bakdal Smart Valley through an urban development project covering 3.1 million square meters in the Bakdal-dong area. Bakdal Smart Valley is expected to house advanced industry-related offices and research facilities, which is anticipated to generate many jobs.

Housing prices are also on the rise. The ‘Hyundai Apartment (built in 1999)’ in Seoksu-dong, Manan-gu, with an exclusive area of 59㎡, recovered to the low 500 million KRW range in transactions during June and July this year. This apartment complex is a station-area complex within walking distance of both the planned Wolpan Line Manan Station and Line 1 Gwanak Station.

Additionally, large-scale apartment move-ins are progressing in Manan-gu, which is expected to further drive up apartment prices. In the second half of next year, ‘Anyang Station Prugio The Sharp (2,736 households)’ is scheduled to be occupied. Currently, the sale rights for 59㎡ units are trading in the high 700 million KRW range. Following that, in the first half of 2025, ‘Anyang Urban Fore Jayeon & e-Pyeonhansesang (2,329 households)’ in Anyang-dong will begin occupancy.

Real estate info research team leader Kwon Il said, “With the establishment of the new Wolpan Line station, the metropolitan transportation network will be further strengthened, and if the Bakdal Smart Valley project accelerates, the real estate market scale will also expand significantly.” He added, “Since new supply has been relatively limited compared to Dongan-gu, the scarcity of new apartments in the Manan-gu area will increase in the future.”

[Anyang Xi The Forest Bird's-eye View]

Accordingly, interest is also focused on new apartment complexes being sold in Manan-gu. In September, the ‘Anyang Xi The Forest’ apartment, located within walking distance of the planned Wolpan Line Manan Station, will be launched, attracting attention. GS Construction is building a total of 483 households through the redevelopment and maintenance project in Seoksu-dong Hwacheong District, with 212 households of exclusive areas 49㎡, 59㎡, and 73㎡ planned for general sale.

Besides the Wolpan Line Manan Station, Gwanak Station on the Seoul Metropolitan Subway Line 1 is also within walking distance, and it takes about 7 minutes by car to reach KTX Gwangmyeong Station.

The educational environment is also excellent. Hwacheong Elementary School is adjacent to the complex, and students can commute to Anyang Middle School, Anyang Girls’ Middle School, Chung Hoon High School, and Anyang High School. The Anyang City Seoksu Library is also located right next to the complex. Additionally, the apartment is a ‘forest zone’ surrounded by Waryongsan, Kkotmaesan, and Seoksusan Mountains, and residents can enjoy leisure activities at Anyangcheon Stream, Chung Hoon Park, and Anyang Saemul Park, providing a pleasant environment.

Convenience facilities are well equipped. It is easy to access IKEA, Lotte Mall, Costco, and Chung-Ang University Hospital near Gwangmyeong Station, and convenience facilities such as Anyang 1st Street, Daengri Dan-gil, and Anyang Central Market are located nearby.

Community facilities for residents include a fitness club, golf practice range, GX room, sauna, small library, and study room, and various landscaping plans incorporating water features are also in place within the complex.

The subscription threshold for Anyang Xi The Forest is low. As it is a non-regulated area, residents of Anyang City and the metropolitan area who have held a subscription savings account for more than 12 months and meet the deposit criteria by area and size qualify for first priority. Both homeowners and household members can apply, and there are no restrictions on re-winning.

A GS Construction sales official said, “Anyang Xi The Forest allows residents to enjoy the core infrastructure of Anyang and Gwangmyeong Station within close proximity, and it is a complex with excellent transportation conditions and a pleasant environment.” He added, “We will do our best to prepare a differentiated product so that it can become a landmark representing the region, given its outstanding location and surrounding infrastructure.”

The model house is scheduled to be set up in Seoksu-dong, Manan-gu, Anyang City, Gyeonggi Province (around Seoksu Telephone Office intersection), and occupancy is planned for the first half of 2026.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.