Overview of Rusanku Sendai (ルサンク仙台)
Rusanku Sendai (ルサンク仙台) is a 24-year-old condominium located at Sendaishi Wakabayashiku Shintera 1 Choume 2-18 (仙台市若林区新寺1丁目2-18), Miyagi, Japan. Built in 2002, it comprises 101 units in a Steel Reinforced Concrete (SRC) structure. It was constructed by Shimizukensetsu (清水建設).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 55 past listings, prices have ranged from 2,580〜6,980万円 (approx. $172,000–$465,333 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 68.5–103.7 sqm (737–1116 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 1SLDK (1-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen + service room), 2SLDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen + service room), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 4LDK (4-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 2LDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥54.8万/sqm (approx. $3,650/sqm or $339/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Sendaishi Wakabayashiku Shintera 1 Choume 2-18 (仙台市若林区新寺1丁目2-18), Miyagi, Japan. It is a 4-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
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 24 years old, much of the building's value has already depreciated — the price largely reflects land value and location premium.
Scale advantage: With 101 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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