Overview of Kashiwa Hairaizu (柏ハイライズ)
Kashiwa Hairaizu (柏ハイライズ) is a 44-year-old condominium located at Kashiwashi Nishi Kashiwa Dai 2 Choume 3-1 (柏市西柏台2丁目3-1), Chiba, Japan. Built in 1982, it comprises 210 units in a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure. It was constructed by Taiseikensetsu (大成建設).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 97 past listings, prices have ranged from 480〜1,798万円 (approx. $32,000–$119,867 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 68.8–76.7 sqm (741–826 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 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: ¥18.3万/sqm (approx. $1,221/sqm or $113/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Kashiwashi Nishi Kashiwa Dai 2 Choume 3-1 (柏市西柏台2丁目3-1), Chiba, Japan. It is a 13-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 44 years old, much of the building's value has already depreciated — the price largely reflects land value and location premium.
Scale advantage: With 210 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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