Spacious 2DK Apartment with Excellent Sunlight and Immediate Move-in Availability in Joetsu
This inviting 2DK apartment, located in the Shin Kawara-so building in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, offers a comfortable and convenient living space. The property features a generous 46.28 sqm (approximately 13.99 tsubo) layout with two separate Western-style rooms (8-tatami and 6-tatami sizes) and a 7-tatami DK (dining-kitchen) area. The apartment benefits from a south-facing orientation, ensuring excellent sunlight throughout the day.
Key facilities and features, as detailed in the agent notes, include: good sunlight, proximity to a park, top floor location with no units above, one free parking space, south-facing, corner residence, separate bath and toilet, washlet (bidet toilet seat), city gas supply, a balcony, and immediate move-in availability. The agent also highlights this as a recommended property. The building is a 2-story wooden structure, and this unit is located on the second floor. It was built in February 1989, making it 37 years old.
The monthly rent is 38,000 yen, with a monthly common area fee (共益費) of 2,000 yen. There is no key money (礼金), security deposit (敷金), or renewal fee. Initial costs include a key replacement fee of 13,200 yen, a "Kurashido 24" fee of 16,500 yen (for a 2-year contract), a deodorizing/disinfection fee of 13,000 yen, and a cleaning fee to be settled upon moving out. The property is suitable for singles, couples, and families with children.
Joetsu City is a vibrant area in Niigata known for its rich history, coastal scenery, and access to both the Sea of Japan and mountain ranges. An interesting local fact is that the city was formed by the merger of the former castle town of Takada and the port city of Naoetsu. The area offers a blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty. A major tourist attraction nearby is the historic Takada Castle Site Park, famous for its thousands of blooming cherry trees in spring and its impressive three-story castle keep reconstruction.
