Overview of Merodiihaimu Furukawa Hashi (メロディーハイム古川橋)
Merodiihaimu Furukawa Hashi (メロディーハイム古川橋) is a 28-year-old condominium located at Kadomashi Ichibanchou 10-6 (門真市一番町10-6), Osaka, Japan. Built in 1998, it comprises 100 units in a Steel Reinforced Concrete (SRC) structure. It was constructed by Hayashi Kensetsu Kougyou (林建設工業).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 80 past listings, prices have ranged from 1,470〜2,780万円 (approx. $98,000–$185,333 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 64.2–82.6 sqm (691–889 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 4LDK (4-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: ¥33.5万/sqm (approx. $2,234/sqm or $208/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Kadomashi Ichibanchou 10-6 (門真市一番町10-6), Osaka, Japan. It is a 12-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 28 years old, much of the building's value has already depreciated — the price largely reflects land value and location premium.
Scale advantage: With 100 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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