Overview of Furaaju Yachiyo (フラージュ八千代)
Furaaju Yachiyo (フラージュ八千代) is a 30-year-old condominium located at Yachiyoshi Oowada Nitta 468-1 (八千代市大和田新田468-1), Chiba, Japan. Built in 1996, it comprises 230 units in a Steel Reinforced Concrete (SRC) structure. It was constructed by Hase Kou Kooporeeshon (長谷工コーポレーション).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 163 past listings, prices have ranged from 1,050〜3,280万円 (approx. $70,000–$218,667 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 70.8–90.9 sqm (762–978 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 2SLDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen + service room), 4SLDK (4-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen + service room), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 4LDK (4-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 2LDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥31.4万/sqm (approx. $2,095/sqm or $195/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Yachiyoshi Oowada Nitta 468-1 (八千代市大和田新田468-1), Chiba, Japan. It is a 17-minute walk to the nearest station. In Japan, station proximity significantly affects property values and daily convenience.
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 30 years old, much of the building's value has already depreciated — the price largely reflects land value and location premium.
Scale advantage: With 230 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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