Overview of Aruba Matsue Shiro (アルバ松江城)
Aruba Matsue Shiro (アルバ松江城) is a 21-year-old condominium located at Yatsushiro Shi Shioya Machi 12-22 (八代市塩屋町12-22), Kumamoto, Japan. Built in 2005, it comprises 104 units in a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure. It was constructed by Nakamura Kougyou (中村工業).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 23 past listings, prices have ranged from 1,498〜2,810万円 (approx. $99,867–$187,333 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 67.7–120.5 sqm (729–1297 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), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 4LDK (4-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥23.2万/sqm (approx. $1,547/sqm or $144/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Yatsushiro Shi Shioya Machi 12-22 (八代市塩屋町12-22), Kumamoto, Japan. It is a 37-minute walk to the nearest station. In Japan, station proximity significantly affects property values and daily convenience.
Investment Perspective
Scale advantage: With 104 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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