Overview of Rushion Me Ke Saki (ルシオン茅ケ崎)
Rushion Me Ke Saki (ルシオン茅ケ崎) is a 24-year-old condominium located at Chigasaki Shi Motojuku Machi 1-6 (茅ヶ崎市本宿町1-6), Kanagawa, Japan. Built in 2002, it comprises 60 units in a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure. It was constructed by Kiuchi Kensetsu (木内建設).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 38 past listings, prices have ranged from 1,980〜4,280万円 (approx. $132,000–$285,333 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 62.5–92.0 sqm (673–990 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 4LDK (4-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 2LDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 3DK (3-bedroom w/ dining-kitchen), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥52.4万/sqm (approx. $3,495/sqm or $325/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Chigasaki Shi Motojuku Machi 1-6 (茅ヶ崎市本宿町1-6), Kanagawa, Japan. It is a 10-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 24 years old, much of the building's value has already depreciated — the price largely reflects land value and location premium.
Scale advantage: With 60 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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