Modern 1K Apartment in Shinjuku's Naka-Ochiai with Investment Potential
This contemporary apartment, located in the sought-after Naka-Ochiai 1-chome district of Shinjuku, Tokyo, offers a compact yet well-designed living space with strong investment credentials. The property is currently tenanted, providing an immediate annual rental income projection of 1,296,000 yen and an estimated yield of 3.6%. The building itself is a modern 11-story reinforced concrete (RC) structure completed in January 2020, with this unit situated on the 4th floor.
The apartment features a 1K layout with a wall-core exclusive area of 25.33 sqm (approximately 7.66 tsubo), complemented by a 3.44 sqm balcony with a western exposure. The property is equipped with a comprehensive range of modern amenities for comfortable living. Key equipment includes a system kitchen with a 2-burner stove, a bathroom with an automatic bath, bath dryer, and washlet toilet with warm-water bidet and reheating function. Storage is ample with a shoe-in closet and storage spaces in all rooms, which feature flooring throughout. The unit is air-conditioned, internet-ready, and has an indoor space for a washing machine. Building security is robust, featuring an auto-lock entrance, monitor-equipped auto-lock and intercom, and a double-lock door. Additional building facilities include an elevator and a parcel delivery box. The management is fully entrusted to a homeowners' association, with a management company providing巡回 (rotational/patrol) services.
The location is highly convenient, with excellent access to multiple train lines. Nishi-Ochiai Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line is just a 2-minute walk away, providing quick connections. Nishi-Ochiai Station on the Toei Oedo Line is a 4-minute walk, and Ochiai Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line is an 8-minute walk. The area around Naka-Ochiai is a quiet residential neighborhood within the bustling Shinjuku ward, known for its mix of traditional shitamachi atmosphere and modern convenience. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Kanda River, which flows through the area, was historically a major waterway for transporting goods into Edo (old Tokyo). The closest major landmark is the expansive Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, a stunning park blending traditional Japanese, English landscape, and French formal garden styles, located just a few stops away.
