Duo Stage Naka-Ochiai: Modern Designer Apartment in Shinjuku
This stylish 1K apartment is located in the desirable Naka-Ochiai 1-chome area of Shinjuku, Tokyo. Built in August 2018, the property offers a modern living space with a wall-core exclusive area of 30.69 sqm (approximately 9.28 tsubo), featuring a 9.7-tatami mat Western-style room. The unit is situated on the 1st floor of a 4-storey reinforced concrete (RC) building with a total of 38 units. The balcony, facing southwest for optimal sunlight, measures 4.95 sqm.
Key equipment and features include a system kitchen with a 2-burner stove and IH cooking heater, a unit bath with auto bath functions and drying, a washlet toilet, a shower-equipped vanity, and flooring throughout. The apartment is equipped with a 24-hour ventilation system, double-pane windows, in-unit laundry space, built-in storage in all rooms, and lighting fixtures with motion sensors. Security is robust, featuring an auto-lock entry, monitor intercom, dimple key and non-contact IC card key systems, security glass, security cameras, 24-hour security, and a fire alarm. Building amenities include an elevator, parcel delivery boxes, a bicycle parking lot (monthly fee of 250 yen), motorcycle parking, and the convenience of being able to take out garbage at any time. The building's design is noted as 'designer' with a tiled exterior and double ceilings.
Special notes indicate an owner change is in process. Pets are negotiable, with small dogs and cats permitted. The current status is tenanted, with an estimated annual rental income of 1,296,000 yen and a projected yield of 3.95%. Immediate handover is possible. Monthly costs include a management fee of 9,900 yen and a repair reserve fund of 5,450 yen, with additional running costs for neighborhood association fees (200 yen/month) and a family call system (275 yen/month).
The area of Naka-Ochiai is a quiet, residential neighborhood within bustling Shinjuku Ward, known for its blend of traditional shitamachi atmosphere and modern convenience. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Zenpukuji River, which flows through the area, is one of Tokyo's few remaining natural rivers with a walking path alongside it, offering a serene escape. The closest major landmark is the historic and beautiful Meiji Jingu Shrine, a vast forested Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji, located just a few stations away.
