Compact Investment or Starter Apartment in Central Okayama
This is a 1K (one-room with kitchen) condominium unit located in the Ōtomo 2-chome district of Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture. The property is currently vacant, making it suitable for either owner-occupation or investment purposes. The building is a 5-storey reinforced concrete (RC) structure, with this unit situated on the 2nd floor. The private wall-core area is 18.85 sqm (approximately 5.7 tsubo), and it includes a 2.9 sqm balcony.
Key equipment and features include a combined bath and toilet unit (3-point unit bath). Special notes from the agent indicate the layout is effectively a 1R with the unit bath, the property is vacant, and it will be handed over in its current condition. Monthly running costs include a water bill of approximately 3,500 yen. The monthly management fee is 5,500 yen, with a separate repair reserve fund of 2,000 yen. There is no parking space available with this unit. The building was constructed in March 1989, contains 45 units in total, and is managed by ANABUKI Housing Service Co., Ltd. under a fully entrusted management system without a live-in superintendent.
The location is highly convenient, within walking distance of Okayama City Hall, Okayama University Hospital, and the AEON Mall Okayama. Public transport is accessible via a 3-minute walk to the Suidōkyoku-mae bus stop for the Okayama Electric Tramway bus. The area is zoned as a commercial district. The property is listed for sale at 2.97 million yen, with the handover timing open for discussion.
The Ōtomo area offers excellent urban convenience. An interesting local fact is that Okayama is known as the "Land of Sunshine" due to its consistently low annual rainfall and high number of sunny days. The closest major landmark is the iconic Okayama Castle, famous for its striking black exterior, which is a short drive or bus ride away and offers a beautiful contrast to the white Himeji Castle.
