Modern Living in Okinawa City: The Newly Built "Grants Ufuzato" Apartment
This property is a brand-new, under-construction apartment unit in the "Grants Ufuzato" building located in Okinawa City's Ōzato district. Scheduled for completion around March, this 2nd-floor unit offers a modern 2LDK layout with approximately 50.64 square meters of living space. The apartment is designed for comfort and convenience, featuring a separate bath and toilet, a bathtub, a bathroom dryer, a vanity with hair-washing basin, a bidet toilet seat, and an independent washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a system kitchen, a counter kitchen, a gas stove with two or more burners (propane gas), and space for an indoor washing machine. Additional amenities include air conditioning, a closet, a shoe cupboard, BS satellite broadcasting, free internet connectivity, an auto-lock security system, a monitor-equipped intercom, and a parcel delivery box.
The agent's notes provide a detailed breakdown of initial costs. The total monthly rent and fees amount to 104,478 yen, comprising rent (95,500 yen), parking fee (3,300 yen), common area maintenance fee (2,800 yen), and other monthly fees including a guarantee fee and 24-hour support (2,878 yen). The one-time move-in costs total approximately 632,150 yen, which includes a key money (reikin) of 135,500 yen, an agency commission of 105,050 yen, a parking contract fee, cleaning fees, a contract-time guarantee trust fee, and a key set fee. A security deposit is not required. The property is pet-friendly (consultation required), allows multiple occupants, does not require a guarantor, and welcomes international students and room-sharing arrangements. Both initial costs and rent can be paid by credit card.
The surrounding neighborhood offers convenient daily shopping. Within a short walk, residents can access a Seven-Eleven convenience store (5 minutes, approx. 350m), a San-A V21 Food Hall (12 minutes, approx. 950m), a Town Plaza Kanehide Kōgen store (13 minutes, approx. 1000m), and a Max Value supermarket (14 minutes, approx. 1100m). The listing agent, Houseterra Co., Ltd., emphasizes their customer-friendly approach, noting they have a kids' space with toys and books, female staff available for consultations, and have implemented thorough COVID-19 prevention measures in their offices. They also actively seek property sale listings, offering free appraisals.
The Ōzato area in Okinawa City provides a residential atmosphere with easy access to urban amenities. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Teda Urasoe Station is named after the historical "Tedako" (Sun Child), a title for the Ryukyuan kings, linking the area to Okinawa's royal heritage. While the property is situated in a primarily residential district, it is within reasonable driving distance of major Okinawan attractions such as the Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum and the scenic coastline of the East China Sea.