Overview of Saakukooto Takarazuka (サークコート宝塚)
Saakukooto Takarazuka (サークコート宝塚) is a 31-year-old condominium located at Takarazuka Shi Sakaemachi 3 Choume 9-37 (宝塚市栄町3丁目9-37), Hyogo, Japan. Built in 1995, it comprises 51 units in a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure. It was constructed by Oobayashi Kumi , Matsuo Kensetsu (大林組、 松尾建設).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 26 past listings, prices have ranged from 1,850〜3,480万円 (approx. $123,333–$232,000 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 70.7–85.8 sqm (761–924 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 4LDK (4-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥37.3万/sqm (approx. $2,489/sqm or $231/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Takarazuka Shi Sakaemachi 3 Choume 9-37 (宝塚市栄町3丁目9-37), Hyogo, 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 31 years old, much of the building's value has already depreciated — the price largely reflects land value and location premium.
Scale advantage: With 51 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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