Overview of Kureakooto Ashiya (クレアコート芦屋)
Kureakooto Ashiya (クレアコート芦屋) is a 18-year-old condominium located at Ashiya Shidai Higashichou 12-23 (芦屋市大東町12-23), Hyogo, Japan. Built in 2008, it comprises 102 units in a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure. It was constructed by Hase Kou Kooporeeshon (長谷工コーポレーション).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 121 past listings, prices have ranged from 2,590〜4,380万円 (approx. $172,667–$292,000 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 70.0–103.8 sqm (753–1117 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 2SLDK (2-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: ¥42.9万/sqm (approx. $2,858/sqm or $266/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Ashiya Shidai Higashichou 12-23 (芦屋市大東町12-23), Hyogo, 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 102 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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