Overview of Sanshitei Koube Kitamachi (サンシティ神戸北町)
Sanshitei Koube Kitamachi (サンシティ神戸北町) is a 29-year-old condominium located at Koubeshi Kitaku Oohara 3 Choume 17-1 (神戸市北区大原3丁目17-1), Hyogo, Japan. Built in 1997, it comprises 332 units in a Steel Reinforced Concrete (SRC) structure. It was constructed by Hase Kou Kooporeeshon (長谷工コーポレーション).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 200 past listings, prices have ranged from 580〜1,900万円 (approx. $38,667–$126,667 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 65.3–90.3 sqm (703–972 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), 2SLDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen + service room), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥18.1万/sqm (approx. $1,206/sqm or $112/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Koubeshi Kitaku Oohara 3 Choume 17-1 (神戸市北区大原3丁目17-1), Hyogo, Japan. It is a 21-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 29 years old, much of the building's value has already depreciated — the price largely reflects land value and location premium.
Scale advantage: With 332 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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