Sun Heights Otami: A Well-Maintained Investment Apartment Building in Okayama
This listing presents Sun Heights Otami, a two-story apartment building for sale in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture. The property, built in December 1989, sits on a spacious 260.14 sqm plot within a well-organized land development area with excellent surrounding facilities. The building itself has a total floor area of 193.58 sqm, evenly split between the two floors, and houses a total of six units. The layout consists of 2DK and 1K apartments. The property has undergone significant maintenance, including sewerage work in 2019 (Heisei 31) and exterior wall painting in 2022 (Reiwa 4).
Critical agent notes provide essential details. The road access situation is detailed as: one-sided road facing north, width 6m, public road, paved. Furthermore, a remark states: Currently, 1K rooms #103 and #203 are vacant and being recruited for rent at 37,000 yen + 1,000 yen. This indicates the property is a mix of owner-occupied and rental units, presenting an immediate income opportunity for a new owner.
The building is structurally sound with a light steel frame and is located in an Urbanization Area zoned as Category I Low-Rise Exclusive Residential. It includes one free parking space. The property is currently tenanted, and the sale represents an owner change. The location in Nakaku Ward offers convenient access to daily amenities such as supermarkets, home centers, and a post office, all within walking distance.
The Otami area of Okayama City is a pleasant residential district. An interesting local fact is that Okayama is famously known as the "Land of Sunshine" due to its low annual rainfall and abundant sunny days, contributing to a high quality of life. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Okayama Castle, also called "Crow Castle" for its distinctive black exterior, located just a few kilometers northwest. The castle and its beautiful Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's Three Great Gardens, are must-visit destinations that define the city's cultural heritage.