Overview of Gurando・ruu Midorigaoka Foresuta (グランド・ルー緑ヶ丘フォレスタ)
Gurando・ruu Midorigaoka Foresuta (グランド・ルー緑ヶ丘フォレスタ) is a 19-year-old condominium located at Arao Shi Arao 4300-28 (荒尾市荒尾4300-28), Kumamoto, Japan. Built in 2007, it comprises 134 units in a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure.
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 24 past listings, prices have ranged from 1,200〜2,400万円 (approx. $80,000–$160,000 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 54.7–99.4 sqm (589–1070 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 1LDK (1-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 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: ¥21.1万/sqm (approx. $1,407/sqm or $131/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Arao Shi Arao 4300-28 (荒尾市荒尾4300-28), Kumamoto, Japan. It is a 51-minute walk to the nearest station. In Japan, station proximity significantly affects property values and daily convenience.
Investment Perspective
Scale advantage: With 134 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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