Overview of Kosumo Tamatsukuri (コスモ玉造)
Kosumo Tamatsukuri (コスモ玉造) is a 29-year-old condominium located at Oosakashi Higashinari Ku Chuudou 4 Choume 12-9 (大阪市東成区中道4丁目12-9), Osaka, Japan. Built in 1997, it comprises 70 units in a Steel Reinforced Concrete (SRC) structure. It was constructed by Asanuma Kumi (浅沼組).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 20 past listings, prices have ranged from 1,790〜4,280万円 (approx. $119,333–$285,333 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 62.9–76.3 sqm (677–821 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 1SLDK (1-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen + service room), 2LDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 2SLDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen + service room), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥59.7万/sqm (approx. $3,981/sqm or $370/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Oosakashi Higashinari Ku Chuudou 4 Choume 12-9 (大阪市東成区中道4丁目12-9), Osaka, Japan. It is a 6-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 29 years old, much of the building's value has already depreciated — the price largely reflects land value and location premium.
Scale advantage: With 70 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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