Overview of Itoopia Higashiyama Murasaki Gen En (イトーピア東山紫源苑)
Itoopia Higashiyama Murasaki Gen En (イトーピア東山紫源苑) is a 22-year-old condominium located at Kyoutoshi Higashiyama Ku Awataguchi Sanjou Bou Machi 14-1 (京都市東山区粟田口三条坊町14-1), Kyoto, Japan. Built in 2004, it comprises 64 units in a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure. It was constructed by Takenakakoumuten (竹中工務店).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 37 past listings, prices have ranged from 4,480〜14,800万円 (approx. $298,667–$986,667 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 83.9–112.1 sqm (903–1207 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 1LDK (1-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 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: ¥133.1万/sqm (approx. $8,870/sqm or $824/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Kyoutoshi Higashiyama Ku Awataguchi Sanjou Bou Machi 14-1 (京都市東山区粟田口三条坊町14-1), Kyoto, Japan. It is a 5-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
Scale advantage: With 64 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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