White Plaza Yuzawa Building 1: A Ski-in, Ski-out Condominium in Niigata
This property is a spacious 2LDK condominium located on the 8th floor of the 14-story White Plaza Yuzawa Building 1 in Yuzawa Town, Niigata Prefecture. With a generous floor area of 47.7 square meters, the layout includes two 6-tatami mat Japanese-style rooms and an approximately 8-tatami mat living, dining, and kitchen area. The unit is a south/west-facing corner room, offering excellent natural light. The building was constructed in November 1986 using a steel-framed reinforced concrete (SRC) structure.
Key features and equipment, as detailed in the agent notes, include an electric cooktop, hot water supply, a unit bath, an auto-lock security system, a drainage purification tank, an elevator, front desk services, a coin-operated laundry, a well, and a ski locker provided for each room. The bathroom and toilet are separate. The property does not allow pets and is equipped with a BS antenna.
Monthly fees include a management fee of 21,130 yen, a repair reserve fund of 9,540 yen, and a basic water charge of 1,100 yen, totaling 31,770 yen per month. Annual costs include fixed asset tax (66,900 yen for FY2024) and municipal/prefectural resident tax (4,000 yen for individuals). The purchase price is 2.5 million yen, with additional acquisition costs including a brokerage commission of 275,000 yen (including tax). Parking is available with 10 indoor paid spaces and 20 free outdoor spaces, plus a second outdoor parking lot. The estimated handover date is mid-December 2025.
The location is exceptionally convenient for ski enthusiasts, being just a 2-minute walk from the Iwappara Ski Field. The area is a major hub for winter sports, with Yuzawa hosting numerous ski resorts. A notable local landmark is the GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort, a unique ski area directly connected to a Shinkansen bullet train station, allowing visitors to ski right off the platform.
