Overview of Sukaihaitsu Hatae (スカイハイツ波多江)
Sukaihaitsu Hatae (スカイハイツ波多江) is a 35-year-old condominium located at Ito Shima Shi Hatae Eki Kita 4 Choume 9-15 (糸島市波多江駅北4丁目9-15), Fukuoka, Japan. Built in 1991, it comprises 76 units in a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure. It was constructed by Kounoike Kumi (鴻池組).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 28 past listings, prices have ranged from 710〜2,490万円 (approx. $47,333–$166,000 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 66.6–80.9 sqm (717–871 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 4LDK (4-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 2LDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥30.8万/sqm (approx. $2,050/sqm or $190/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Ito Shima Shi Hatae Eki Kita 4 Choume 9-15 (糸島市波多江駅北4丁目9-15), Fukuoka, Japan. It is a 3-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 35 years old, much of the building's value has already depreciated — the price largely reflects land value and location premium.
Scale advantage: With 76 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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