Overview of Arufaraifu Hakata (アルファライフ博多)
Arufaraifu Hakata (アルファライフ博多) is a 15-year-old condominium located at Fukuokashi Hakataku Sumiyoshi 5 Choume 5-22 (福岡市博多区住吉5丁目5-22), Fukuoka, Japan. Built in 2011, it comprises 82 units in a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure. It was constructed by Asanuma Kumi (淺沼組).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 26 past listings, prices have ranged from 2,100〜4,999万円 (approx. $140,000–$333,267 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 53.0–71.1 sqm (570–765 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 1LDK (1-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 2LDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥90.9万/sqm (approx. $6,059/sqm or $563/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Fukuokashi Hakataku Sumiyoshi 5 Choume 5-22 (福岡市博多区住吉5丁目5-22), Fukuoka, Japan. It is a 11-minute walk to the nearest station. In Japan, station proximity significantly affects property values and daily convenience.
Investment Perspective
Scale advantage: With 82 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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