Overview of Saapasu Houfu Eki Tenjin Kuchi (サーパス防府駅天神口)
Saapasu Houfu Eki Tenjin Kuchi (サーパス防府駅天神口) is a 17-year-old condominium located at Houfu Shi Hachiouji 1 Choume 8-13 (防府市八王子1丁目8-13), Yamaguchi, Japan. Built in 2009, it comprises 57 units in a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure. It was constructed by Anabuki Koumuten (穴吹工務店).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 12 past listings, prices have ranged from 1,680〜2,380万円 (approx. $112,000–$158,667 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 71.5–95.3 sqm (770–1026 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 4LDK (4-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Houfu Shi Hachiouji 1 Choume 8-13 (防府市八王子1丁目8-13), Yamaguchi, 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 57 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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