Overview of Saapasu Notogawa Ekimae (サーパス能登川駅前)
Saapasu Notogawa Ekimae (サーパス能登川駅前) is a 16-year-old condominium located at Higashioumi Shi Kakimi Machi 1566 (東近江市垣見町1566), Shiga, Japan. Built in 2010, it comprises 66 units in a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure. It was constructed by Anabuki Koumuten (穴吹工務店).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 19 past listings, prices have ranged from 1,880〜2,680万円 (approx. $125,333–$178,667 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 66.8–85.9 sqm (719–925 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 4SLDK (4-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen + service room), 2LDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥32.6万/sqm (approx. $2,175/sqm or $202/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Higashioumi Shi Kakimi Machi 1566 (東近江市垣見町1566), Shiga, Japan. It is a 2-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 66 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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