Overview of Arufaraifu Marugame Ekimae (アルファライフ丸亀駅前)
Arufaraifu Marugame Ekimae (アルファライフ丸亀駅前) is a 14-year-old condominium located at Marugameshi Tomiyachou 15 (丸亀市富屋町15), Kagawa, Japan. Built in 2012, it comprises 54 units in a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure. It was constructed by Dai Matsu Kensetsu (大末建設).
Pricing & Floor Plans
Based on 16 past listings, prices have ranged from 1,500〜1,898万円 (approx. $100,000–$126,533 USD at ¥150/$).
Unit sizes range from 70.5–71.1 sqm (759–765 sqft). Note: Japanese measurements refer to exclusive-use area (interior only, no common areas).
Available layouts: 2LDK (2-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen), 3LDK (3-bedroom w/ living-dining-kitchen).
Estimated price per sqm: ¥22.2万/sqm (approx. $1,480/sqm or $137/sqft).
Location & Neighborhood
The property is located at Marugameshi Tomiyachou 15 (丸亀市富屋町15), Kagawa, Japan. It is a 4-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
Scale advantage: With 54 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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