Ichikawa City · 20 min (JR Sobu Rapid) to Tokyo
Ichikawa Station(市川)
Closest major Chiba city to central Tokyo
Ichikawa City borders Tokyo's Edogawa-ku and is among the shortest commute destinations in Chiba Prefecture. The Sobu Rapid Line connects to Tokyo Station in approximately 20 minutes. Motoyawata, accessible via both JR Sobu and Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, provides additional access to central Tokyo wards without transfer.
Commute to Tokyo
20 min (JR Sobu Rapid)
Median price / m²
¥1,000,000/m²
Est. gross yield
3.0–4.0% gross
Transactions (MLIT)
33
Market overview
Data from MLIT public transaction records (国土交通省 不動産取引価格情報).
Listed buildings
8
Total transactions
33
Median price / m²
¥1,000,000/m²
Est. gross yield
3.0–4.0% gross
Price range: ¥560,000/m² – ¥1,263,158/m². Building stock from 2009 to 2021. Yield estimates are indicative; verify with current rental listings before investment decisions.
Key properties
Highest-transaction-volume buildings at Ichikawa Station.
| Building | Built | Median / m² | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-linkタウンいちかわザ・タワーズウエストプレミアレジデンス | 2009 | ¥1,066,667/m² | 25 |
| プレシス市川リバーフロント | 2016 | ¥573,333/m² | 5 |
| エアリス市川ステーションプライム | 2010 | ¥900,000/m² | 3 |
Building names are shown in Japanese as registered in official MLIT public records. All price data from MLIT public transaction database.
Price by building age
Median transaction price per m² by construction era.
| Era | Buildings | Transactions | Median / m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| 築10年以内 | 5 | 5 | ¥573,333/m² |
| 築11-20年 | 3 | 28 | ¥1,039,286/m² |
| 築21-30年 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 築31年以上 | 0 | 0 | — |
Investment context
Premium within Chiba due to proximity. Price per m2 is higher than most Chiba cities but still 50-60% below comparable Tokyo wards. Strong tenant demand from Tokyo workers seeking lower rent.
Rail access
- JR Sobu Line
- Tokyo Metro Tözai Line
- Keisei Main Line
Nearby landmarks
- Gyotoku waterfront
- Ichikawa Grand Hotel area
- Shimousa-Nakayama historic district
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