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Some Good Examples of Condominiums for Sale in Sapporo

As a service to anyone considering buying a condominium in Sapporo, we present a review of several mid- to high-quality condominiums for sale in Sapporo. Looking at actual examples of condominiums can help potential buyers to establish expectations, and to prepare an adequate budget to buy real estate in Sapporo – as a residence, a second home, or an investment.

When you’re ready to look at condos or mansions for sale in Sapporo, contact us; we’re happy to connect you with an experienced, English-speaking local Sapporo agent that can help you find what you need. For more Sapporo rental properties, see our guide to real estate for investment in Sapporo.

Four Examples of Sapporo Condominiums for Sale

— Example #1: 3LDK Luxury Condominium for Sale in Sapporo
— Example #2: 3LDK Condominium for Sale in Chuo-Ku, Sapporo
— Example #3: 3LDK Condominium as a Rental Investment for Sale in Sapporo
— Example #4: 2LDK Chuo-Ku Condominium for Sale as a Rental Unit in Sapporo
— How Much are Condominiums in Sapporo?
— Websites that List Condominiums for Sale in Hokkaido
— Real Estate Brokers that Help Foreign Buyers Find Condominiums

Let’s get into some specific examples:

Example #1: 3LDK Luxury Condominium for Sale in Sapporo

— Property Category: 3LDK luxury condominium for sale in Sapporo
— Size: 109.33m²
— Floor: 34F (in a 40 story building)
— Year Built: 2007
— Price: 105,000,000 JPY
— Price per Square Meter: 960,395 JPY

This property is a 3LDK luxury condominium, in a very nice high-rise built in 2007. The location is on the east side of central Chuo-ku, just to the east of Soseigawa Park. Located on the 34th floor, the unit provides expansive views of downtown and the surrounding landscape. The building has an upscale, off-street entrance, with staff managing the front desk. The complex includes a large, separate parking structure. It is not the newest unit in this review, but has the highest purchase price, as well as the highest price per square meter.

Notes on the property: This condominium for sale in Sapporo is very central, just outside of the busiest downtown area; that makes this location quieter, and easier/faster to get out of the city, including faster access to the New Chitose Airport by car. The unit is a very convenient two-minute walk to the Tozai subway line (and only one stop away from Odori Station). The Tokou Store Sapporo Factory super market and the Sapporo Factory Mall are also a short walk away. Both Soseigawa Park and Odori Park are nearby. Downtown shopping near Odori Station is also within walking distance. The hotel-like amenities make this one of the nicest condominiums in Hokkaido (outside of the most expensive Niseko condominiums), and can provide a lifestyle that approximates the condominiums in neighborhoods in larger cities in Japan or abroad. The neighborhood is comfortable, but simple, and not as upscale as some of the premiere downtown condominiums.

This is a Class A condominium in a Class B neighborhood.

Example #2: 3LDK Condominium for Sale in Chuo-Ku, Sapporo

— Property Category: 3LDK condominium for sale in Chuo-ku, Sapporo
— Size: 72.44m²
— Floor: 9F (in a 14 story building)
— Year Built: 2017
— Price: 54,000,000 JPY
— Price per Square Meter: 745,445 JPY

This 3LDK condominium for sale in Chuo-ku, Sapporo, provides another example of the price-to-value available with mansions in Sapporo. This unit happens to be the same neighborhood as the #1 Example in this review, but at a much lower purchase price, and a lower price per square meter; this is another relatively large, 3LDK Sapporo condo, but at 72.44m², it is smaller than the larger “luxury” condo we featured above. Located on the 9th floor, the unit likely offers nice city views of Sapporo (perhaps looking down on Soseigawa Park). The building was built in 2017, and depending on if it has been updated, the unit may offer contemporary fixtures.

Notes on the property: This is another very central Sapporo condo, with good access to transportation and local shopping. The location is a very central part of Sapporo, just a seven-minute minute walk to Bus Center Mae Station (on the Tozai Line), which is then just one stop away from downtown Odori Station. The unit is also only a 12-minute walk to Sapporo Station (through Soseigawa Park) and express train access via JR Line to New Chitose Airport. Located on a busy street near Soseigawa-dori Avenue, the neighborhood is a little noisy, without having the benefits of being perfectly downtown. Some amenities are within walking distance, including the Sapporo Factory shopping mall, the Tokou Store Sapporo Factory grocery store, and the eastern portion of Odori Park (near the Sapporo TV Tower). Bus Center Mae Station offers very direct access to the heart of downtown (or out to the Maruyama neighborhood), with an easy transfer to the Namboku Line as well.

This is a Class A or B Condominium in a Class B neighborhood.

Example #3: 3LDK Condominium as a Rental Investment in Sapporo

— Property Category: 3LDK condominium as a rental investment in Sapporo
— Size: 53.69m²
— Floor: 2F (in a 26 story building)
— Year Built: 2017
— Price: 42,500,000 JPY
— Rental yield: 3.52% (this is a rental property)
— Price per Square Meter: 749,691 JPY

This is a 3LDK condominium for sale as a rental property in Sapporo (sold as “tenant occupied”). Compared to the previous listings for condos in Sapporo in this review, at only 53.69m² of livable space, this is a relatively smaller 3LDK unit. Located on the 2nd floor, the unit likely has limited views. Despite being smaller and on a less desirable floor, the asking price sets the cost per square meter very similar to the #2 Example in this review (Example #2 looks to be a better value). Also built in 2017, the building is relatively new. The location is not perfectly downtown, but is still in a very central part of Chuo-ku, Sapporo.

Notes on the property: This is another very centrally located Sapporo condo. Nishi Juitchome Station (on the Tozai line, providing easy access to Odori Station) is a four minute walk from the unit. Located on a busy street called Ishiyama-dori, the neighborhood is a little noisy. The western blocks of Odori Park are also just three minutes away, and the entrance to the Hokkaido Botanical Gardens is only a 10-minute walk away. The Tozai Line from Nishi Juitchome Station offers very direct access to the heart of downtown (just one stop away from Odori Station). Heading west, the Maruyama neighborhood is two stops away (and would provide easy access to an excellent super market in the Maruyama Classe building located at that station).

This is a Class A condominium in a Class B neighborhood.

Example #4: 2LDK Chuo-Ku Condominium for Sale as a Rental Unit in Sapporo

— Property Category: 2LDK condominium for sale in Sapporo
— Size: 58.32m²
— Floor: 5F (in a 9 story building)
— Year Built: 1984
— Price: 16,000,000 JPY
— Rental yield: 5.63% (this is a rental property)
— Price per Square Meter: 274,348 JPY

This Sapporo 2LDK condominium is a much older unit, sold as an investment rental property. The building was built in 1984. The unit is 58.32m², the second smallest unit in this review. It has the lowest cost per square meter. The building is older, but is in an excellent part of Sapporo, very central, with excellent transportation options. As a rental unit, it provides a moderate rental yield at 5.63% (see our article about rental income properties in Kita-ku, Sapporo for some suitable comparisons).

Notes on the property: This is an older building, with some outdated styling (which is actually completely typical for Sapporo architecture). The location is directly across from the Nishijuhatchome Station – approximately a one-minute walk (very convenient, and an excellent selling point for occupants or renters during the snowy, cold winter months); tenants could be at Odori station in 10 minutes, door to door. While the unit is relatively small, it is currently rented at 75,000 JPY, which is relatively high rent given the age of the unit. The excellent location would almost guarantee it would be easy to keep occupied (at or above average rents). While the unit isn’t currently used as a residence, the price and condition provide a nice comparison to the more high-end Sapporo condominiums in this review.

This is a Class C condominium in a Class B neighborhood.

How Much are Condominiums in Sapporo?

Buyers looking for available condominiums for sale often begin with the same question: how much does it cost to buy a condominium in Sapporo? The answer to that question always depends on the location of the property, the size of the unit (1LDK condo, 2LDK mansion, 3LDK condominium with parking), the age of construction, the quality of construction, etc.

To give the buyer some examples for condo prices in Sapporo, we have reviewed these specific Sapporo condominiums for sale. While there are some obvious differences in the size of the units, the age of construction, and the quality of each condo, we chose mostly central properties, none of them too new (which would raise the price considerably), nor too old. These examples provide some exact purchase prices for potential Sapporo condo buyers to consider, and provide some idea as to the lifestyle each of the homes may offer.

There are both more- and less-expensive condominiums in Sapporo, but these examples can begin to set some expectations and to educate potential buyers about mansions for sale in Hokkaido. These examples may help to prepare condominium buyers for what they might see when they work with a local broker to buy a home, a vacation home, or perhaps to buy a rental property in Sapporo.

When you’re ready to look at property for sale in Sapporo, plan to work with a local Sapporo real estate agent. For an introduction, contact us.

Websites that List Condominiums for Sale in Hokkaido

There are many websites that list condos in Sapporo for sale. We publish a list of websites that list property for sale in Japan. Separately, some local real estate companies in Sapporo list individual Sapporo mansions for sale (often when they represent the seller). The government website REINS (the database of Japanese properties for sale operated by the Japanese government) is also a good resource for property for sale in Sapporo (REINS listings can only be accessed by licensed real estate agents in Japan).

While it is relatively easy for the average buyer to find online listings for condominiums in Sapporo, those listings are almost always in Japanese. It is also true that for-profit real estate listing websites in Japan are very incomplete – they only show properties when agents pay to include those listings.

An ideal strategy to find the best condominiums for sale in Sapporo is to work with a local agent. Local Hokkaido real estate agents can listen to what you want, and then search public real estate portal sites and REINS, and present you with the best opportunities. They can show you good deals, give you advice about the best neighborhoods in Sapporo, as well as provide guidance on what not to buy (which may be even more important). They can, of course, also help communicate with Japanese sellers and their agents.

To work with a local Sapporo real estate broker, contact us.

Real Estate Brokers that Help Foreign Buyers Find Condominiums

There are several real estate brokers in Sapporo that have experience helping qualified foreign buyers find condominiums in Hokkaido.

Buyers that aren’t from Japan usually require more help and guidance than Japanese buyers. A good agent will find out why you want to buy property in Sapporo, and can then make recommendations that meet your needs and budget. They can often also make introductions to local Sapporo property management companies that can pay bills and taxes, and take care of the property while you’re away.

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For real estate agents in Sapporo that speak English and specialize in the needs of foreign clients, contact us, we’re happy to provide a personal introduction.

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— Different Real Estate Investment Opportunities in Sapporo
— See our piece about various Taxes in Japan
— Our detailed Guide to Paying Property Taxes in Japan
— We provide a list of Sapporo Tax Offices
— In Hokkaido, there are areas with special rates for property taxes
— Our review of the role of Property Management Companies in Sapporo
— Buying Property in Hokkaido as a Foreigner
— Our list of Tax Accountants for Expats Living in Japan
— Our complete guide for Buying a House in Sapporo
— Our report on How to Rent an Apartment in Sapporo and Move-In Costs for Sapporo Apartments
— Find Lawyers in Hokkaido
— Tax representatives in Japan
— Services that Help Foreigners Buy International Real Estate