Overview of Mezon Minoo Aomatsu Sono Mae 2 Ban Kan (メゾン箕面青松園前２番館)
Mezon Minoo Aomatsu Sono Mae 2 Ban Kan (メゾン箕面青松園前２番館) is a 45-year-old condominium located at Minoo Shigai In 3 Choume 12-18 (箕面市外院3丁目12-18), Osaka, Japan. Built in 1981, it comprises 65 units in a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure. It was constructed by Magara Kensetsu (真柄建設).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 28 past listings, prices have ranged from 1,080〜2,080万円 (approx. $72,000–$138,667 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 68.9–93.9 sqm (742–1011 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), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 4LDK (4-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 2LDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 3SLDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen + service room).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥15.8万/sqm (approx. $1,053/sqm or $98/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Minoo Shigai In 3 Choume 12-18 (箕面市外院3丁目12-18), Osaka, Japan. It is a 40-minute walk to the nearest station. In Japan, station proximity significantly affects property values and daily convenience.
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 45 years old, much of the building's value has already depreciated — the price largely reflects land value and location premium.
Scale advantage: With 65 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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