Overview of Emerarudotaun Honjou (エメラルドタウン本城)
Emerarudotaun Honjou (エメラルドタウン本城) is a 42-year-old condominium located at Kitakyuushuushi Yahatanishi Ku Honjou Higashi 4 Choume 14-1 ~ 10 (北九州市八幡西区本城東4丁目14-1～10), Fukuoka, Japan. Built in 1984, it comprises 400 units in a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure. It was constructed by Kita Kensetsu (喜多建設).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 120 past listings, prices have ranged from 100〜990万円 (approx. $6,667–$66,000 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 49.1–117.1 sqm (529–1260 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 5DK (5-bedroom w/ dining-kitchen), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 4DK (4-bedroom w/ dining-kitchen), 4LDK (4-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 3DK (3-bedroom w/ dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥3.1万/sqm (approx. $207/sqm or $19/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Kitakyuushuushi Yahatanishi Ku Honjou Higashi 4 Choume 14-1 ~ 10 (北九州市八幡西区本城東4丁目14-1～10), Fukuoka, Japan. It is a 14-minute walk to the nearest station. In Japan, station proximity significantly affects property values and daily convenience.
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 42 years old, much of the building's value has already depreciated — the price largely reflects land value and location premium.
Scale advantage: With 400 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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