Overview of Furoorensu Takajou (フローレンス鷹匠)
Furoorensu Takajou (フローレンス鷹匠) is a 20-year-old condominium located at Kouchishi Takajou Machi 1 Choume 3-1 (高知市鷹匠町1丁目3-1), Kochi, Japan. Built in 2006, it comprises 98 units in a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure. It was constructed by Shou Sakae Kensetsu , Tobishima Kensetsu (章栄建設、 飛島建設).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 16 past listings, prices have ranged from 1,980〜4,200万円 (approx. $132,000–$280,000 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 61.3–107.5 sqm (660–1157 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: ¥30.0万/sqm (approx. $1,999/sqm or $186/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Kouchishi Takajou Machi 1 Choume 3-1 (高知市鷹匠町1丁目3-1), Kochi, Japan. It is a 4-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 98 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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