Overview of Guroobaru Ikeda Sumiyoshi (グローバル池田住吉)
Guroobaru Ikeda Sumiyoshi (グローバル池田住吉) is a 20-year-old condominium located at Ikeda Shi Sumiyoshi 1 Choume 16-5 (池田市住吉1丁目16-5), Osaka, Japan. Built in 2006, it comprises 82 units in a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure. It was constructed by Tsuji Sei , Yamaguchi Kenchiku (辻正、 山口建築).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 38 past listings, prices have ranged from 1,780〜3,580万円 (approx. $118,667–$238,667 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 55.4–82.0 sqm (596–883 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 1SLDK (1-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen + service room), 2DK (2-bedroom w/ dining-kitchen), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 4LDK (4-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 2LDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥46.8万/sqm (approx. $3,121/sqm or $290/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Ikeda Shi Sumiyoshi 1 Choume 16-5 (池田市住吉1丁目16-5), Osaka, Japan. It is a 11-minute walk to the nearest station. In Japan, station proximity significantly affects property values and daily convenience.
Investment Perspective
Scale advantage: With 82 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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