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Sapporo Real Estate Information

Below is our full archive of information on how to buy a house in Sapporo, Sapporo apartments for rent, local real estate agents in Sapporo and much more.

Featured Posts about Real Estate in Sapporo

  1. Sapporo Real Estate Agents
  2. Details on Buying a House in Sapporo
  3. Specific notes on Single Family Houses in Sapporo and the Cost to Buy a House in Sapporo
  4. Our reporting on the Current Population of Sapporo and Foreigners Living in Sapporo
  5. How to Rent an Apartment in Sapporo
  6. Sapporo Real Estate – By Neighborhood (Sapporo Wards)
  7. Move-in Costs for Sapporo Apartments
  8. Original research on Land Prices in Sapporo and Sapporo property appreciation
  9. Details on property management companies in Sapporo

More original research on Sapporo Real Estate and other resources:

Sapporo Property Management Companies

After you buy property in Sapporo, certain ongoing responsibilities are required to protect your investment and satisfy legal requirements. In addition to requirements related to real estate taxes, there are duties related to property management that have to be performed by the property owner, or perhaps by a Sapporo property management company. In this article […]

Yamamotos The Savvy Foreign Investor’s Guide to Japanese Properties

The full title of Toshihiko Yamamoto’s book about real estate in Japan is The Savvy Foreign Investor’s Guide to Japanese Properties: How to Expertly Buy, Manage and Sell Real Estate in Japan. We were interested to read more about what Yamamoto had to say about investing in property in Japan. We read his book, we […]

Sapporo Land Prices

As part of our series on real estate in Sapporo, we present some data about land prices in Sapporo, based on property appraisals by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transportation and Tourism: The average price for land in Sapporo for 2022 was ¥102,200 per m2 In 2022, the price of land in Sapporo increased 15.0% […]

Foreigners in Sapporo, by Country

In our series of original reports on real estate in Sapporo we share some basic population statistics for Sapporo (and foreigners living in Sapporo), and in this post we supply some data about which countries have the largest populations of foreigners living in Sapporo. Sapporo is a proper Japanese city. In this post we will […]

Foreigners Living in Sapporo, Hokkaido

As part of our research on Sapporo real estate, we present some data on the estimated numbers of foreigners living in Sapporo, as well as the percentage of foreign born population in Sapporo from each country. Sapporo is a big city (the fifth largest city in Japan), but unlike Tokyo, it does not have a […]

Sapporo Population Statistics (2023)

In support of our research on real estate in Sapporo, we provide some reporting and Sapporo population statistics. Below we’ll provide additional details on Sapporo population trends, some comparisons to other major cities, and more. We’ll also provide some details about the population of foreigners living in Sapporo. Sapporo is the largest city in Hokkaido, […]

Sapporo Houses for Sale

In our role as real estate consultants at Find Hokkaido Agents, we receive a lot of requests from clients that want to buy a house in Sapporo. Sapporo, Japan is a beautiful city and a fantastic place to live. The natural beauty of Hokkaido, combined with the low cost of living, makes Sapporo a very […]

Apartment Guarantor Fees

As part of our series on Renting an Apartment in Sapporo, we will share what you need to know about an apartment guarantor company in Sapporo. When you’re renting an apartment in Japan, it is common that the owner of the property will want a “guarantee” that the rent will be paid (in the United […]

Single Family House in Sapporo

Sapporo has a full range of housing options. Our in-house research shows that while many people live in apartments, almost 50% of renters and buyers choose single-family homes or detached homes in Sapporo. While all the places in which we live are considered housing, “a detached house” in Sapporo is typically a building that “stands […]

Renting An Apartment in Sapporo

In this post we share some ideas to help you prepare to rent an apartment in Sapporo. Below we’ll review the basic process for renting, the typical costs to move-in, what documents are needed to sign a contract, and other details you may need as you search for Sapporo apartments for rent. While renting an […]

Rent an Apartment in Sapporo: Move in Fees

As part of our series on renting an apartment in Sapporo, here is a breakdown on the various fees and move-in costs associated with signing a contract to rent a Sapporo apartment. — Move-In Costs Include Both the Rent and Some Fees — Average Cost to Rent An Apartment in Sapporo — Specific Fees and […]

Sapporo Furnished Apartments

For anyone coming to Sapporo for an extended stay, finding a place to live can be an important priority. It’s a big city and there are a full range of possibilities to consider in terms of Sapporo housing options. For many people with the intent to stay for a long time (or a lifetime), buying […]

Find a Real Estate Agent in Sapporo

Sapporo is the fifth largest city in Japan, and the largest city in Hokkaido. The vast majority of the population of Hokkaido is located in Sapporo, and that is where the majority of the real estate is located as well. When you’re ready to find a real estate agent in Sapporo, you’ll have many choices. […]

Sapporo Wards: Minami-Ku Housing Costs

As part of our series of posts on real estate data for Sapporo’s wards, this post will provide the average rental price and the cost to buy a house in Minami-ku, Sapporo, in the prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. Ward: Minami-ku City: Sapporo, Japan Studio (1R) Apartment: ¥28,276 1K/1DK: ¥34,582 1LDK/2DK: ¥45,928 2LDK/3DK: ¥54,489 3LDK+: ¥65,000 […]

Sapporo Wards: Kiyota-Ku Housing Costs

As part of our series of posts on real estate data for Sapporo’s wards, this post will provide the average rental price and the cost to buy a house in Kiyota-ku, Sapporo, in the prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. Ward: Kiyota-ku City: Sapporo, Japan Studio (1R) Apartment: ¥26.250 1DK: ¥33,359 1LDK/2DK: ¥43,452 2LDK/3DK: ¥53,896 3LDK+: ¥71,662 […]

Sapporo Wards: Teine-Ku Housing Costs

As part of our series of posts on real estate data for Sapporo’s wards, this post will provide the average rental price and the cost to buy a house in Teine-ku, Sapporo, in the prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. Ward: Teine-ku City: Sapporo, Japan Studio (1R) Apartment: ¥29,254 1DK: ¥36,448 1LDK/2DK: ¥46,118 2LDK/3DK: ¥56,804 3LDK+: ¥69,959 […]

Sapporo Wards: Atsubetsu-Ku Housing Costs

As part of our series of posts on real estate data for Sapporo’s wards, this post will provide the average rental price and the cost to buy a house in Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo, in the prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. Ward: Atsubetsu-ku City: Sapporo, Japan Studio (1R) Apartment: ¥33,286 1DK: ¥39,011 1LDK/2DK: ¥36,448 2LDK/3DK: ¥63,166 3LDK+: ¥75,359 […]

Sapporo Wards: Nishi-Ku Housing Costs

As part of our series of posts on real estate data for Sapporo’s wards, this post will provide the average rental price and the cost to buy a house in Nishi-ku, Sapporo, in the prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. Ward: Nishi-ku City: Sapporo, Japan Studio (1R) Apartment: ¥31,230 1DK: ¥36,804 1LDK/2DK: ¥49,147 2LDK/3DK: ¥62,015 3LDK+: ¥76,669 […]

Sapporo Wards: Toyohira-Ku Housing Costs

As part of our series of posts on real estate data for Sapporo’s wards, this post will provide the average rental price and the cost to buy a house in Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, in the prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. Ward: Toyohira-ku City: Sapporo, Japan Studio (1R) Apartment: ¥29,270 1DK: ¥35,750 1LDK/2DK: ¥48,584 2LDK/3DK: ¥64,256 3LDK+: ¥78,651 […]

Sapporo Wards: Shiroishi-Ku Housing Costs

As part of our series of posts on real estate data for Sapporo’s wards, this post will provide the average rental price and the cost to buy a house in Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo, in the prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. Ward: Shiroishi-ku City: Sapporo, Japan Studio (1R) Apartment: ¥28,293 1DK: ¥34,175 1LDK/2DK: ¥48,170 2LDK/3DK: ¥62,216 3LDK+: ¥75,843 […]

Sapporo Wards: Higashi-Ku Housing Costs

As part of our series of posts on real estate data for Sapporo’s wards, this post will provide the average rental price and the cost to buy a house in Higashi-ku, Sapporo, in the prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. Ward: Higashi-ku City: Sapporo, Japan Studio (1R) Apartment: ¥28,509 1DK: ¥34,481 1LDK/2DK: ¥49,241 2LDK/3DK: ¥61,912 3LDK+: ¥74,031 […]

Sapporo Wards: Chuo-Ku Housing Costs

As part of our series of posts on real estate data for Sapporo’s wards, this post will provide the average rental price and the cost to buy a house in Chuo-ku, Sapporo, in the prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. Ward: Chuo-ku City: Sapporo, Japan Studio (1R) Apartment: ¥35,080 1DK: ¥39,978 1LDK/2DK: ¥54,091 2LDK/3DK: ¥78,388 3LDK+: ¥114,442 […]

Sapporo Wards: Kita-Ku Housing Costs

As part of our series of posts on real estate data for Sapporo’s wards, this post will provide the average rental price and the cost to buy a house in Kita-ku, Sapporo, in the prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. Ward: Kita-ku City: Sapporo, Japan Studio (1R) Apartment: ¥32,177 1DK: ¥36,910 1LDK/2DK: ¥51,477 2LDK/3DK: ¥62,784 3LDK+: ¥74,157 […]

Housing Costs in Sapporo

How much does it cost to buy a house in in Sapporo? That is a common question for new arrivals and for those that are getting ready to buy a home in Sapporo. Housing prices in Sapporo, of course, cover a full range from bargains to relatively expensive property. We can provide some sample housing […]

Average Rent Prices for Sapporo

“How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sapporo?” This is a common question. First, we can give you a range of prices to help you rent an apartment in Sapporo. As you are ready for more specific information, we can introduce you to local agents that will help you with your personal […]

Sapporo Wards Real Estate Data

The city of Sapporo, Japan is divided into areas called “wards.” You can think of Sapporo Wards as something close to “neighborhoods.” Each ward can be further divided into specific neighborhoods, but as a general way of talking about real estate, understanding the wards will help you to buy or sell Sapporo real estate or […]

Sapporo Wards by Population

Below we present a list of the population of each ward in Sapporo Japan (2020 data). Sapporo is a large city. Whether you’re looking at Sapporo houses for sale or to rent an apartment in Sapporo, some basic data can help you to begin to understand the city and the difference between the various wards. […]

Sapporo Apartments for Rent

At FindHokkaidoAgents, we use our local real estate knowledge to help you find apartments in Sapporo. We can quickly introduce you to pre-screened real estate agents from our network to help you to choose from several excellent Sapporo apartments for rent. Our service is free. It’s easy. Let’s get started. To begin, we ask some […]

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