Spacious Multi-Unit Apartment Building in Kurashiki, Okayama
This property is a substantial multi-unit apartment building for sale, located in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. The building, constructed in March 1996, is a three-story steel structure with a total floor area of 520.5 square meters, evenly distributed across its three floors. It contains a total of nine units, each featuring a 3DK layout. The property sits on a generous land plot of 823 square meters, offering significant space and potential.
Critical agent notes regarding the road access have been provided and are translated as follows: Special Notes/Remarks on Road Access: To the south, there is a 26-meter wide public road with a 27-meter paved frontage. To the west, there is a 4-meter wide public road with a 10-meter paved frontage. This excellent access from two sides is a major advantage for the property.
The building is currently fully tenanted, presenting an immediate income stream for a new owner. On-site parking is available for three or more vehicles at a monthly fee of 3,000 yen per space. The property is situated within an Urbanization Area zoned as Category II Residential. The building-to-land ratio is 60% with a floor area ratio of 200%. The land is registered as residential land and is level, with no need for a report under the National Land Use Planning Act.
The location is exceptionally convenient, being just 240 meters or a 3-minute walk from the Shin-Kurashiki Station, which is served by the Sanyo Shinkansen bullet train. This provides rapid access to major cities like Okayama, Hiroshima, and Osaka. The area around Kurashiki is rich in culture and history. An interesting local fact is that Kurashiki's famous Bikan Historical Quarter, with its iconic white-walled warehouses and willow-lined canals, was largely preserved because the area was a direct estate of the shogunate, bypassing local lords and thus avoiding major redevelopment. The closest major landmark is the stunning Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter itself, a beautifully preserved merchant district from the Edo period that offers a picturesque step back in time.
