Compact and Convenient Apartment in Sapporo's Kita Ward
This apartment, located in the Asahicho 1-chome area of Sapporo's Kita Ward, offers a compact and functional living space of 26.40 square meters (approximately 7.98 tsubo) with a 1K layout. Built in April 1987, the two-story wooden building is conveniently situated just a 9-minute walk from the Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line's "Asahicho" Station. The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate consultation regarding move-in.
The apartment features a separate bath and toilet, a washlet (bidet toilet seat), a shower, and an intercom with a TV monitor. According to the agent's notes, a rental guarantee is required, specifically through Nihon Safety, costing 50% of the monthly rent. Additional monthly fees include an 800 yen renewal fee and a 440 yen bank transfer fee. Alternatively, a standard contract with a one-month security deposit is also negotiable. The use of the All Japan Real Estate Association's guarantee system is also possible.
Other financial details include a monthly rent of 26,000 yen, a 3,000 yen management fee, and an 800 yen 24-hour management fee. There is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金). Upon moving out, tenants are responsible for an indoor cleaning fee of 22,000 yen and an FF (fan and filter) deep cleaning fee of 16,500 yen. The building features manager patrols for added security.
The surrounding Kita Ward area is a well-connected residential part of Sapporo. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Hokkaido University Botanical Gardens, one of Japan's oldest botanical gardens, was founded in 1886 and houses over 4,000 plant species. The area provides a blend of urban convenience and access to green spaces, with the bustling Sapporo Station district and the iconic Sapporo Clock Tower being major landmarks within easy reach.
