Overview of Kitanoda Aabankonfooto (北野田アーバンコンフォート)
Kitanoda Aabankonfooto (北野田アーバンコンフォート) is a 29-year-old condominium located at Sakaishi Nakaku Touki Kita 1691-1 (堺市中区陶器北1691-1), Osaka, Japan. Built in 1997, it comprises 166 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 85 past listings, prices have ranged from 940〜2,580万円 (approx. $62,667–$172,000 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 67.5–88.0 sqm (727–947 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 4LDK (4-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 3SLDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen + service room), 2SLDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen + service room), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥25.5万/sqm (approx. $1,700/sqm or $158/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Sakaishi Nakaku Touki Kita 1691-1 (堺市中区陶器北1691-1), Osaka, 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
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 29 years old, much of the building's value has already depreciated — the price largely reflects land value and location premium.
Scale advantage: With 166 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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