Overview of Puremisuto Ue Arata (プレミスト上荒田)
Puremisuto Ue Arata (プレミスト上荒田) is a 17-year-old condominium located at Kako Shima Shijou Arata Machi 34-1 (鹿児島市上荒田町34-1), Kagoshima, Japan. Built in 2009, it comprises 76 units in a Steel Reinforced Concrete (SRC) structure. It was constructed by Toukaikougyou (東海興業).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 25 past listings, prices have ranged from 2,390〜10,000万円 (approx. $159,333–$666,667 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 61.0–114.5 sqm (657–1232 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), 2SSLDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen + service room), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥45.8万/sqm (approx. $3,051/sqm or $283/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Kako Shima Shijou Arata Machi 34-1 (鹿児島市上荒田町34-1), Kagoshima, Japan. It is a 6-minute walk to the nearest station. This is considered good station access by Japanese standards.
Investment Perspective
Scale advantage: With 76 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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