Overview of Raionzumanshon Ube Nishikichou (ライオンズマンション宇部錦町)
Raionzumanshon Ube Nishikichou (ライオンズマンション宇部錦町) is a 34-year-old condominium located at Ube Shi Nishikichou 9-6 (宇部市錦町9-6), Yamaguchi, Japan. Built in 1992, it comprises 86 units in a Steel Reinforced Concrete (SRC) structure. It was constructed by Kashima Kensetsu (鹿島建設).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 51 past listings, prices have ranged from 500〜1,399万円 (approx. $33,333–$93,267 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 47.3–90.5 sqm (509–974 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 2SLDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen + service room), 2DK (2-bedroom w/ dining-kitchen), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 4LDK (4-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 3DK (3-bedroom w/ dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥12.3万/sqm (approx. $822/sqm or $76/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Ube Shi Nishikichou 9-6 (宇部市錦町9-6), Yamaguchi, Japan. It is a 7-minute walk to the nearest station. This is considered good station access by Japanese standards.
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 34 years old, much of the building's value has already depreciated — the price largely reflects land value and location premium.
Scale advantage: With 86 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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