Overview of Urawa Nishi Gaadenia (浦和西ガーデニア)
Urawa Nishi Gaadenia (浦和西ガーデニア) is a 33-year-old condominium located at Saitama Shi Sakura Ku Tajima 1 Choume 15-7 (さいたま市桜区田島1丁目15-7), Saitama, Japan. Built in 1993, it comprises 50 units in a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure. It was constructed by Toda Kensetsu (戸田建設).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 32 past listings, prices have ranged from 999〜2,780万円 (approx. $66,600–$185,333 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 55.5–68.1 sqm (597–733 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 1LDK (1-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 2SDK (2-bedroom w/ dining-kitchen + service room), 2LDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥38.6万/sqm (approx. $2,575/sqm or $239/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Saitama Shi Sakura Ku Tajima 1 Choume 15-7 (さいたま市桜区田島1丁目15-7), Saitama, Japan. It is a 9-minute walk to the nearest station. This is considered good station access by Japanese standards.
Investment Perspective
Building depreciation: In Japan, buildings depreciate significantly over time. Wood-frame houses depreciate to near-zero value at around 22 years, while RC structures depreciate more slowly but still lose value. At 33 years old, much of the building's value has already depreciated — the price largely reflects land value and location premium.
Scale advantage: With 50 units, this is a relatively large condominium. Larger buildings typically benefit from lower per-unit maintenance and repair reserve costs.
Key cultural note: Unlike the US where properties typically appreciate over time, Japanese buildings depreciate while the underlying land tends to hold or gain value. This means buyers should evaluate the land-to-building value ratio carefully.
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