Compact Investment Apartment in Sayama, Saitama
This studio apartment, located on the top floor of a 5-story reinforced concrete building, offers a quiet living environment free from overhead noise from neighbors. The unit features a compact yet functional layout with a total floor area of 14.58 square meters (approximately 4.41 tsubo) and includes a 3-square-meter balcony facing west for natural light. Key equipment includes an IH cooking heater, which is easy to clean, a storage space, a shoe-in closet, and an air conditioning unit.
Special notes from the agent indicate the property is currently tenanted, generating a monthly rental income of 25,000 yen plus a 3,000 yen common service fee, totaling 28,000 yen. The sale includes an owner change, and the contract includes a disclaimer for non-conforming liabilities. The property underwent a full interior renovation in July 2024, which included new flooring, wall and ceiling coverings, a new IH cooking heater, replacement of the bathroom ventilation fan timer, new screen doors, new curtain rails, and new cushion flooring. The annual fixed asset tax for Reiwa 6 is 14,700 yen. The building itself, constructed in December 1987 by Kida Construction Co., Ltd., comprises 70 units and features full委托 management with daytime staff.
The apartment is situated in Sayama City, Saitama Prefecture, a suburban area known for its residential comfort and accessibility to Tokyo. An interesting local fact is that Sayama is home to the Sayama Hills, a cherished green space often called "Tokyo's last remaining forest," which has inspired numerous works of Studio Ghibli. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Kawagoe City, often referred to as "Little Edo" for its beautifully preserved warehouse district and iconic bell tower, located a short drive or train ride away.
