Modern New Build Apartment with Stunning Views in Arakawa, Tokyo
This newly constructed apartment, scheduled for completion in September 2025, offers a sophisticated urban lifestyle in Tokyo's Arakawa Ward. The property is a 2LDK unit located on the 7th floor of an 8-story reinforced concrete (RC) building, featuring a spacious wall-core area of 50.40 sqm (approximately 15.24 tsubo). The layout includes a 6.1-tatami Western-style room, a 4.9-tatami Western-style room, and an 11.0-tatami combined living-dining-kitchen (LDK) area. The apartment boasts a 6.15 sqm balcony with an eastern exposure, ensuring excellent natural light.
The property is equipped with a comprehensive range of modern amenities. Key features include a system kitchen with a counter, three gas burners, a dishwasher, and a water purifier. The bathroom and toilet are separate, and the unit comes with an automatic bath, shower, bath dryer, and a washlet toilet seat. Storage is abundant, with a walk-in closet and a shoe-in closet. The entire unit features double-pane windows, double flooring, and flooring throughout all rooms. Security and convenience are enhanced by a monitor-equipped auto-lock, monitor intercom, double-lock door, dimple key, security cameras, 24-hour security, and a delivery box. The building also has an elevator, a garbage disposal area available at all times, a bicycle parking area (monthly fee of 500 yen), and a motorcycle parking area (monthly fee of 3,000 yen). Utilities include city gas, water supply, sewerage, hot water supply, and an energy-saving water heater. Internet connectivity is supported via optical fiber, BS/CS/CATV terminals, and multimedia outlets.
Special notes highlight that this is a designer property with excellent views, good sunlight, and ventilation from three sides. It is also suitable for viewing the Sumida River Fireworks Festival from the first venue area, and the Tokyo Skytree is visible from the apartment. The property supports electronic contracts. Pet ownership is negotiable, with small dogs potentially allowed. Parking is available for 24,000 yen per month. Additional upfront costs include a repair reserve fund of 353,000 yen and a management preparation fee of 84,500 yen. Monthly fees consist of 18,100 yen for management and 2,500 yen for repair reserves.
The apartment is situated in the Higashi-Nippori 2-chome area of Arakawa Ward, a historically rich district known for its traditional shitamachi (downtown) atmosphere. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Sumida River was once a major transport artery for goods and is now famed for its annual fireworks festival, one of Japan's oldest and most spectacular. The closest major landmark is the iconic Tokyo Skytree, the tallest tower in the world, located just a short distance away in Sumida Ward, offering unparalleled panoramic views of the metropolis.
