Overview of Sharumanfuji Hatsushiba Rooyarukooto (シャルマンフジ初芝ローヤルコート)
Sharumanfuji Hatsushiba Rooyarukooto (シャルマンフジ初芝ローヤルコート) is a 29-year-old condominium located at Sakaishi Higashiku Hioki Sou Nishimachi 7 Choume 7-1 (堺市東区日置荘西町7丁目7-1), Osaka, Japan. Built in 1997, it comprises 169 units in a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure. It was constructed by Kumagaigumi (熊谷組).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 63 past listings, prices have ranged from 980〜2,180万円 (approx. $65,333–$145,333 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 63.8–77.0 sqm (687–829 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 1SLDK (1-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen + service room), 2SLDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen + service room), 3SSSLDK (3SSSLDK), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 4LDK (4-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥27.7万/sqm (approx. $1,848/sqm or $172/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Sakaishi Higashiku Hioki Sou Nishimachi 7 Choume 7-1 (堺市東区日置荘西町7丁目7-1), Osaka, Japan. It is a 7-minute walk to the nearest station. This is considered good station access by Japanese standards.
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 29 years old, much of the building's value has already depreciated — the price largely reflects land value and location premium.
Scale advantage: With 169 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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