Overview of Howaitokyassuru Kusunoki (ホワイトキャッスル楠木)
Howaitokyassuru Kusunoki (ホワイトキャッスル楠木) is a 20-year-old condominium located at Kitakyuushuushi Yahatanishi Ku Kusunoki 2 Choume 1-1 (北九州市八幡西区楠木2丁目1-1), Fukuoka, Japan. Built in 2006, it comprises 77 units in a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure. It was constructed by Fukuya Kensetsu (福屋建設).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 15 past listings, prices have ranged from 1,190〜2,300万円 (approx. $79,333–$153,333 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 68.4–96.4 sqm (736–1038 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 4LDK (4-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 4SLDK (4-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen + service room), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥18.4万/sqm (approx. $1,224/sqm or $114/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Kitakyuushuushi Yahatanishi Ku Kusunoki 2 Choume 1-1 (北九州市八幡西区楠木2丁目1-1), Fukuoka, Japan. It is a 8-minute walk to the nearest station. This is considered good station access by Japanese standards.
Investment Perspective
Scale advantage: With 77 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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