Compact and Affordable Apartment in a Quiet Residential Area of Katsuura, Chiba
This 1K apartment, located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Sawakura in Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture, offers a compact and affordable living solution. The property is situated approximately 1 km from a university and about 750 meters from a supermarket, providing convenient access to daily necessities.
The apartment features a total floor area of 17.39 sqm (approximately 5.26 tsubo) with a simple 1K layout, including a 6-tatami mat Western-style room. It is located on the second floor of a two-story wooden building constructed in March 1987. The monthly rent is 20,000 yen, with a monthly common service fee of 2,000 yen. A security deposit (敷金) of one month's rent and a key money (礼金) of one month's rent are required. The property is currently vacant, and the move-in date is negotiable.
Key equipment includes a toilet, a combined bath and toilet unit, a washbasin, storage space, a closet, air conditioning, a washing machine space, flooring, lighting fixtures, a refrigerator, a fire alarm, a free bicycle parking area, and a free motorcycle parking area. A parking space is available for an additional 3,000 yen per month. Special notes highlight that the area is a quiet residential district (閑静な住宅街). Additional remarks mention the use of an electric water heater. Running costs include a monthly water usage fee of approximately 3,000 yen and a district fee (区費) of 1,000 yen. The lease contract is for a 2-year term with a renewal fee equivalent to 0.5 months of the new rent. Tenant insurance is required (approx. 15,000 yen for 2 years), and a rental guarantee service is mandatory (initial fee 20,000 yen, monthly fee 400 yen, collection fee 330 yen). Credit card payments are accepted, and smoking is not permitted.
The Katsuura area is known for its beautiful coastline and is a popular destination for surfing and beach activities. A notable nearby attraction is the Katsuura Morning Market (勝浦朝市), one of the largest morning markets in the Chiba prefecture, where visitors can enjoy fresh seafood and local produce.
