Ank Queen: Modern Apartment Living in Urasoe, Okinawa
This modern apartment, located in the Ank Queen building at 329 Minatogawa, Urasoe City, Okinawa Prefecture, offers a comfortable and convenient lifestyle. The property is a 2LDK layout with approximately 70.02 square meters of private floor space, situated on the 4th floor of an 8-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in 2016.
The apartment is well-equipped for modern living. The kitchen features a system kitchen with a counter, a gas stove with two or more burners powered by propane gas. The bathroom and toilet are separate, with the bathroom being a unit bath equipped with a bath tub, bath dryer, and a washbasin with hair washing functionality. The toilet has a heated bidet seat. Other notable facilities include air conditioning, a closet, a shoe cupboard, BS satellite broadcasting, free internet connectivity, an auto-lock building entrance, a monitor intercom, a parcel delivery box, an elevator, and an indoor space for a washing machine.
Important notes and financial details have been provided by the agent. The monthly rent is 110,000 yen. Additional monthly fees include a parking space for 3,300 yen, a common area maintenance fee of 4,600 yen, a 24-hour support fee of 330 yen, a rent guarantee commission fee (2.2% of total rent) of 2,601 yen, and a storage handling fee of 170 yen, bringing the total estimated monthly payment to 121,001 yen. The initial move-in costs are significant: a key money (reikin) of 170,000 yen, a move-out cleaning fee of 70,000 yen, an agency commission of 121,000 yen, a parking contract fee of 4,400 yen, a contract-time guarantee fee of 22,000 yen, and a key set fee of 3,300 yen. The security deposit (shikikin) is listed as 0 yen. The total initial cost is 390,700 yen, making the combined total for move-in approximately 511,701 yen. A separate online procedure for fire insurance is mandatory at contract time, costing roughly 18,000 yen (tax included) every two years. The property is not pet-friendly. Viewings are not confirmed by online reservation alone; a phone call with the agent to confirm the schedule is required. The managing company's regular holidays are every Wednesday, Sunday, and public holidays.
The area of Minatogawa in Urasoe is a vibrant residential district conveniently located between Naha and central Okinawa. An interesting local fact is that Urasoe is home to the ruins of Urasoe Castle (Urasoe Gusuku), a significant historical site from the Ryukyu Kingdom era that predates the more famous Shuri Castle. The property offers excellent access, with Furujima Station and the Minatogawa bus stop within walking distance, providing easy connections throughout the island.
