Overview of Sopia Fukuma (ソピア福間)
Sopia Fukuma (ソピア福間) is a 32-year-old condominium located at Fukutsu Shi Fukuma Eki Higashi 1 Choume 7-24 (福津市福間駅東1丁目7-24), Fukuoka, Japan. Built in 1994, it comprises 71 units in a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure. It was constructed by Mitsuikensetsu , Takagi Koumuten , Hoka (三井建設、 高木工務店、 他).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 39 past listings, prices have ranged from 880〜2,390万円 (approx. $58,667–$159,333 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 64.7–82.6 sqm (696–889 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).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥29.8万/sqm (approx. $1,988/sqm or $185/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Fukutsu Shi Fukuma Eki Higashi 1 Choume 7-24 (福津市福間駅東1丁目7-24), Fukuoka, Japan. It is a 5-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 32 years old, much of the building's value has already depreciated — the price largely reflects land value and location premium.
Scale advantage: With 71 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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