Elegant Court MA203: A Compact and Well-Equipped Apartment in Central Sapporo
This rental apartment, located in the vibrant Chuo Ward of Sapporo, Hokkaido, offers a comfortable and convenient living space. The property is a 1K layout with a total private floor area of 25.53 square meters (approximately 7.72 tsubo), featuring a 10-tatami mat room (K) and a balcony facing west for natural light. The building is a reinforced concrete (RC) structure with 4 above-ground floors, and this unit is situated on the 2nd floor. It was constructed in December 2006.
The apartment comes with a comprehensive set of equipment and features. These include a separate bath and toilet, a shower-equipped washbasin vanity, a gas stove, a closet, kerosene heating, CATV, CATV internet, and internet-ready wiring with free internet usage. Additional amenities are an indoor washing machine space, lighting fixtures, a fire alarm (detector), and propane gas water heating.
Special notes and remarks detail the financial conditions. The monthly rent is 42,000 yen with a 2,000 yen management fee. There is no key money (reikin), and the security deposit (shikikin) is equivalent to one month's rent. Other one-time costs include a contract administration fee of 11,000 yen and an end-of-contract cleaning fee of 27,500 yen. Monthly running costs consist of a neighborhood association fee of 300 yen and a 24-hour management fee of 1,100 yen. The lease term is two years with no renewal fee, and it is a free-rental system. Tenant guarantee company membership is required (Zenhokuren or Orico Forent). The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
The area of Minami 13-jo Nishi 6-chome is a classic residential neighborhood in central Sapporo, known for its grid-like streets and mix of apartments and homes. An interesting fact is that this area is part of the original planned city layout of Sapporo, designed by American advisors in the late 19th century, which is why the streets are so orderly and numerically named. The closest major landmark is Nakajima Park, a large and beautiful public park just a short walk away, featuring Japanese gardens, ponds, and cultural facilities like the Hokkaido Museum of Literature.
