Overview of Kyassuru Akira Shima (キャッスル昭島)
Kyassuru Akira Shima (キャッスル昭島) is a 36-year-old condominium located at Akira Shima Shi Musashino 2 Choume 9-30 (昭島市武蔵野2丁目9-30), Tokyo, Japan. Built in 1990, it comprises 64 units in a Steel Reinforced Concrete (SRC) structure. It was constructed by Tatsumura Kumi (辰村組).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 38 past listings, prices have ranged from 980〜2,580万円 (approx. $65,333–$172,000 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 58.5–66.5 sqm (630–716 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 3DK (3-bedroom w/ dining-kitchen), 2LDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 2SLDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen + service room), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥23.2万/sqm (approx. $1,545/sqm or $144/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Akira Shima Shi Musashino 2 Choume 9-30 (昭島市武蔵野2丁目9-30), Tokyo, Japan. It is a 11-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 36 years old, much of the building's value has already depreciated — the price largely reflects land value and location premium.
Scale advantage: With 64 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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