Overview of Sanshurosu Akira Shima (サンシュロス昭島)
Sanshurosu Akira Shima (サンシュロス昭島) is a 29-year-old condominium located at Akira Shima Shi Shouwachou 2 Choume 7-23 (昭島市昭和町2丁目7-23), Tokyo, Japan. Built in 1997, it comprises 65 units in a Steel Reinforced Concrete (SRC) structure. It was constructed by Nikon Kensetsu (ニコン建設).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 18 past listings, prices have ranged from 1,880〜3,000万円 (approx. $125,333–$200,000 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 54.1–70.4 sqm (582–758 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 2LDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 2SLDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen + service room), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥43.0万/sqm (approx. $2,867/sqm or $266/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Akira Shima Shi Shouwachou 2 Choume 7-23 (昭島市昭和町2丁目7-23), Tokyo, Japan. It is a 1-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 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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