Overview of Itoopia Souka Manshon (イトーピア草加マンション)
Itoopia Souka Manshon (イトーピア草加マンション) is a 44-year-old condominium located at Soukashi Takasago 1 Choume 6-28 (草加市高砂1丁目6-28), Saitama, Japan. Built in 1982, it comprises 103 units in a Steel Reinforced Concrete (SRC) structure. It was constructed by Sanpei Kougyou (三平興業).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 48 past listings, prices have ranged from 1,200〜3,480万円 (approx. $80,000–$232,000 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 63.2–70.7 sqm (680–761 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), 3DK (3-bedroom w/ dining-kitchen), 2LDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥40.1万/sqm (approx. $2,673/sqm or $248/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Soukashi Takasago 1 Choume 6-28 (草加市高砂1丁目6-28), Saitama, 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 44 years old, much of the building's value has already depreciated — the price largely reflects land value and location premium.
Scale advantage: With 103 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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