Overview of Maakusutaunguranfiine Kawanishi (マークスタウングランフィーネ川西)
Maakusutaunguranfiine Kawanishi (マークスタウングランフィーネ川西) is a 24-year-old condominium located at Kawanishi Shi Ken No 2 Choume 9-3 (川西市見野2丁目9-3), Hyogo, Japan. Built in 2002, it comprises 221 units in a Steel Reinforced Concrete (SRC) structure. It was constructed by Hase Kou Kooporeeshon (長谷工コーポレーション).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 130 past listings, prices have ranged from 1,380〜2,888万円 (approx. $92,000–$192,533 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 76.3–107.0 sqm (821–1152 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), 1LDK (1-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 4SLDK (4-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen + service room), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 4LDK (4-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥22.9万/sqm (approx. $1,529/sqm or $142/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Kawanishi Shi Ken No 2 Choume 9-3 (川西市見野2丁目9-3), Hyogo, Japan. It is a 6-minute walk to the nearest station. This is considered good station access by Japanese standards.
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 24 years old, much of the building's value has already depreciated — the price largely reflects land value and location premium.
Scale advantage: With 221 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.
Analyze this property's fair price and negotiation room for free at RE:public.