Overview of Dioferutei Yamatotakada (ディオフェルティ大和高田)
Dioferutei Yamatotakada (ディオフェルティ大和高田) is a 27-year-old condominium located at Yamatotakada Shi Kagura 3 Choume 1-3 (大和高田市神楽3丁目1-3), Nara, Japan. Built in 1999, it comprises 66 units in a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure. It was constructed by Hase Kou Kooporeeshon (長谷工コーポレーション).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 54 past listings, prices have ranged from 1,030〜1,980万円 (approx. $68,667–$132,000 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 57.8–82.8 sqm (622–891 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 2SLDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen + service room), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 2SDK (2-bedroom w/ dining-kitchen + service room), 2LDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 3SLDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen + service room).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥23.6万/sqm (approx. $1,572/sqm or $146/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Yamatotakada Shi Kagura 3 Choume 1-3 (大和高田市神楽3丁目1-3), Nara, 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 27 years old, much of the building's value has already depreciated — the price largely reflects land value and location premium.
Scale advantage: With 66 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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