Overview of Rofutei Ooita Ekimae (ロフティ大分駅前)
Rofutei Ooita Ekimae (ロフティ大分駅前) is a 20-year-old condominium located at Ooita Shi Kanaike Machi 2 Choume 9-19 (大分市金池町2丁目9-19), Oita, Japan. Built in 2006, it comprises 171 units in a Steel Reinforced Concrete (SRC) structure. It was constructed by Satou Benekku (さとうベネック).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 52 past listings, prices have ranged from 1,900〜4,800万円 (approx. $126,667–$320,000 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 60.5–105.4 sqm (651–1135 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), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 4SLDK (4-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen + service room), 4LDK (4-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 2LDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥44.7万/sqm (approx. $2,979/sqm or $277/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Ooita Shi Kanaike Machi 2 Choume 9-19 (大分市金池町2丁目9-19), Oita, Japan. It is a 6-minute walk to the nearest station. This is considered good station access by Japanese standards.
Investment Perspective
Scale advantage: With 171 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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