Chiba City (Chuo-ku) · 35 min (JR Sobu Rapid / Keiyo) to Tokyo
Chiba Station(千葉)
Prefectural capital — four JR lines, Japan's only suspended monorail
Chiba Station is the administrative and commercial center of Chiba Prefecture and the hub of a government-designated major city. Four JR lines radiate from the station, and the Chiba Urban Monorail — the world's longest suspended monorail system — connects to Chiba Park and beyond. The area around Chiba Station underwent significant redevelopment in the late 2010s, anchored by Sogo department store and PelicaN-road shopping. Transaction volumes are substantial and the market is well-established.
Commute to Tokyo
35 min (JR Sobu Rapid / Keiyo)
Median price / m²
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Est. gross yield
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Transactions (MLIT)
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Market overview
Data from MLIT public transaction records (国土交通省 不動産取引価格情報).
Listed buildings
1
Total transactions
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Median price / m²
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Est. gross yield
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Price range: — – —. Building stock from 2023 to 2023. Yield estimates are indicative; verify with current rental listings before investment decisions.
Price by building age
Median transaction price per m² by construction era.
| Era | Buildings | Transactions | Median / m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| 築10年以内 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 築11-20年 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 築21-30年 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 築31年以上 | 0 | 0 | — |
Investment context
Despite being a prefectural capital, prices remain materially lower than Kaihin-Makuhari. Strong tenant demand from government agencies, hospitals, and Chiba University affiliates. Good yield profile in older building stock within 10 minutes walk.
Rail access
- JR Sobu Line
- JR Keiyo Line
- JR Uchibo / Sotobo Line
- Chiba Monorail
Nearby landmarks
- Sogo Chiba
- Chiba Park
- Chiba Prefectural Hall
- Chiba University (Nishi-Chiba campus)
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