Overview of Sanmorittsu Ogura Higashi (サンモリッツ小倉東)
Sanmorittsu Ogura Higashi (サンモリッツ小倉東) is a 29-year-old condominium located at Kitakyuushuushi Kokurakita Ku Ue Tomino 4 Choume 7-17 (北九州市小倉北区上富野4丁目7-17), Fukuoka, Japan. Built in 1997, it comprises 60 units in a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure. It was constructed by Yahagi Kensetsu Kougyou (矢作建設工業).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 23 past listings, prices have ranged from 790〜1,890万円 (approx. $52,667–$126,000 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 60.0–86.0 sqm (646–926 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 1LDK (1-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 2LDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 4LDK (4-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥25.8万/sqm (approx. $1,719/sqm or $160/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Kitakyuushuushi Kokurakita Ku Ue Tomino 4 Choume 7-17 (北九州市小倉北区上富野4丁目7-17), Fukuoka, 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
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 60 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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