Overview of Aaban'ekuseru Shirai (アーバンエクセル白井)
Aaban'ekuseru Shirai (アーバンエクセル白井) is a 35-year-old condominium located at Shirai Shi Nanzan 1 Choume 1-2 , 3 , 2-2 , 3 (白井市南山1丁目1-2、3、2-2、3), Chiba, Japan. Built in 1991, it comprises 196 units in a Steel Reinforced Concrete (SRC) structure. It was constructed by Aoki Kensetsu , Dainippon Doboku (青木建設、 大日本土木).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 155 past listings, prices have ranged from 930〜3,880万円 (approx. $62,000–$258,667 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 94.7–157.7 sqm (1019–1697 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 4SLDK (4-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: ¥18.4万/sqm (approx. $1,224/sqm or $114/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Shirai Shi Nanzan 1 Choume 1-2 , 3 , 2-2 , 3 (白井市南山1丁目1-2、3、2-2、3), Chiba, 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 35 years old, much of the building's value has already depreciated — the price largely reflects land value and location premium.
Scale advantage: With 196 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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