Overview of Saapasu Ikeda Ekimae (サーパス池田駅前)
Saapasu Ikeda Ekimae (サーパス池田駅前) is a 19-year-old condominium located at Ikeda Shi Sakae Honchou 3-3 (池田市栄本町3-3), Osaka, Japan. Built in 2007, it comprises 52 units in a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure. It was constructed by Anabuki Koumuten (穴吹工務店).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 20 past listings, prices have ranged from 2,380〜4,580万円 (approx. $158,667–$305,333 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 59.1–84.5 sqm (636–910 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 4LDK (4-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 2LDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥58.6万/sqm (approx. $3,906/sqm or $363/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Ikeda Shi Sakae Honchou 3-3 (池田市栄本町3-3), Osaka, Japan. It is a 3-minute walk to the nearest station. This is considered excellent station access in Japan, where most daily errands are done on foot or by train.
Investment Perspective
Scale advantage: With 52 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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