Modern Waterfront Apartment in Tokyo's Vibrant Minato Ward
This contemporary 1K apartment is located within the sought-after Claycia Shibaura Waterfront complex in Minato Ward, Tokyo. Built in November 2014, the property is situated on the 4th floor of a 9-story reinforced concrete building, offering an eastern-facing orientation for pleasant morning light. The unit features a compact yet efficient layout with a total wall-core area of 25.9 sqm (approximately 7.83 tsubo), including an 8.5-tatami mat Western-style room.
The apartment comes fully equipped with modern amenities for comfortable living. Key features include a bidet toilet with warm-water washing, a bath with reheating function and automatic bath fill, bathroom dryer and heating, a 2-burner stove, ample storage space, air conditioning, and a 24-hour ventilation system. The unit is internet-ready, has a designated indoor washing machine space, and features flooring throughout all rooms. Additional building and security features include double-pane windows, an auto-lock entry system, a monitor-equipped intercom, 24-hour security, an elevator, a parcel delivery box, and the convenience of being able to take out trash at any time. The building is pet-friendly, with dedicated pet facilities, and offers bicycle and motorcycle parking.
Special notes indicate the property is currently tenanted, and an owner change is possible. Pets are negotiable, with small dogs and cats permitted. The estimated annual rental income is 1,260,000 yen, yielding a surface return of 4.00%. The property benefits from excellent access to five train lines and four stations, including the Yurikamome Line's Shibaura-futō Station (a 6-minute walk), the Toei Mita Line's Mita Station (13-minute walk), and the JR Yamanote Line's Tamachi Station (12-minute walk), making both central Tokyo and the bay area highly accessible.
The surrounding Shibaura and Kaigan area is a fascinating blend of modern residential development and historic industrial port, now transformed into a desirable waterfront community. A major landmark nearby is the iconic Rainbow Bridge, easily accessible from the waterfront parks and offering spectacular night-time illuminations that define Tokyo's bay area skyline.
