Investment Opportunity: Well-Maintained Apartment Building in Chofu, Tokyo
This property is a 10-unit wooden apartment building located in the desirable Chofu City, Tokyo. Built in November 1987, the building spans two stories with a total floor area of approximately 130.18 sqm (39.37 tsubo) on a land area of 144.14 sqm (43.60 tsubo). It is conveniently situated just a 2-minute walk from Keio Railway's Keio Line "Nishi-Chofu" Station, with "Chofu" Station a 17-minute walk and "Tobitakyu" Station a 13-minute walk away. The property is within a Category I Low-Rise Residential Exclusive Zone in an urbanization promotion area.
Critical agent notes have been translated and are as follows. Equipment/Facilities: City gas, combined bath and toilet room. Special Notes/Remarks: Fixed asset and city planning tax: 100,000 yen (Reiwa 6 fiscal year). Internet fee: approximately 5,000 yen/month (cannot be inherited). Common area electricity bill: approximately 1,500 yen/month. Rebuilding is not permitted. The adjoining access path does not qualify as a road under the Building Standards Act. The exterior walls were repainted in 2024. Interior renovations are conducted upon each tenant's departure. The internet contract requires switching (with a 2-month grace period). The second floor has 4 rooms with a loft. Handover is available from February 2026 onwards. The property is sold "as-is." The sale is based on the public registry. The seller is exempt from liability for non-conforming contracts. The boundaries are not explicitly indicated (a new survey will not be conducted).
The area of Chofu offers a pleasant residential atmosphere with excellent access to central Tokyo via the Keio Line. An interesting local fact is that Chofu is home to the Jindai Botanical Garden, a sprawling park known for its seasonal flowers and traditional Japanese garden. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Jindai-ji Temple, one of Tokyo's oldest temples, founded in 733 AD, which features beautiful grounds and a charming temple town nearby.
