Overview of Nakahara Sukaimanshon (中原スカイマンション)
Nakahara Sukaimanshon (中原スカイマンション) is a 48-year-old condominium located at Kitakyuushuushi Kohata Ku Nakahara Nishi 1 Choume 13-16 (北九州市戸畑区中原西1丁目13-16), Fukuoka, Japan. Built in 1978, it comprises 59 units in a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure. It was constructed by Nishimatsu Kensetsu , Taiheikougyou (西松建設、 太平工業).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 29 past listings, prices have ranged from 490〜1,150万円 (approx. $32,667–$76,667 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 61.4–64.7 sqm (661–696 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 2LDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 4DK (4-bedroom w/ dining-kitchen), 2SLDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen + service room), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥9.9万/sqm (approx. $658/sqm or $61/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Kitakyuushuushi Kohata Ku Nakahara Nishi 1 Choume 13-16 (北九州市戸畑区中原西1丁目13-16), Fukuoka, Japan. It is a 2-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
Seismic standards: Built in 1978, this property predates Japan's 1981 New Seismic Design Standards (新耐震基準). Buildings constructed before June 1981 were built to older earthquake resistance codes. Buyers should consider seismic retrofit status.
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 48 years old, much of the building's value has already depreciated — the price largely reflects land value and location premium.
Scale advantage: With 59 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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