Overview of Saapasu Shimoyamato Ekimae (サーパス下山門駅前)
Saapasu Shimoyamato Ekimae (サーパス下山門駅前) is a 18-year-old condominium located at Fukuokashi Nishiku Shimoyamato 4 Choume 8-30 (福岡市西区下山門4丁目8-30), Fukuoka, Japan. Built in 2008, it comprises 77 units in a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure. It was constructed by Anabuki Koumuten (穴吹工務店).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 15 past listings, prices have ranged from 1,980〜3,280万円 (approx. $132,000–$218,667 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 70.2–78.5 sqm (756–845 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Fukuokashi Nishiku Shimoyamato 4 Choume 8-30 (福岡市西区下山門4丁目8-30), 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
Scale advantage: With 77 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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