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Tokyo condominium market price trends

Overview

The Tokyo condominium market continues to exhibit significant divergence between central urban areas and the broader metropolitan region. While new condominium prices in Tokyo’s 23 special wards reached a record 265.2 million yen in July 2026, recent data for used condominiums shows a slowing growth trend. In July, the average price for used units in the 23 wards reached 88.84 million yen, though the month-on-month increase decelerated to 0.2%.

This deceleration is driven by a price correction in the central six wards—Chiyoda, Chuo, Minato, Shinjuku, Bunkyo, and Shibuya—where prices fell by 1.8% as high costs make properties increasingly inaccessible to residents and investors. Conversely, prices in other areas of the 23 wards continue to rise, and the wider Tokyo metropolitan area has seen average property prices hit a record high of 75.47 million yen.

By August 2026, the national real estate market saw further record-breaking trends. The national average price for individual condominium units surpassed 30 million yen for the first time since 2008, a 22.14% year-on-year increase. In the Tokyo 23 wards, average apartment prices reached 141.11 million yen, while the average price for units in the 23 wards was reported at 42.67 million yen.

Despite rising prices, investment yields for single-building apartments have hit record lows, with the national average yield dropping to 7.89%. Additionally, the price of used detached houses in the Tokyo metropolitan area rose to a median of 31 million yen, a 3.4% year-on-year increase, with the Tokyo 23 wards specifically seeing an 11.1% increase.

Entities

Tokyo · Japan · Osaka · Kita Ward · Chie Nozawa

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] High-end large condominium listings in the Tokyo Bay area increased significantly starting in mid-2024. news.cube-soft.jp
[○ 1 SOURCE] Since the second half of 2025, transactions in the Tokyo Bay area have commonly involved price reductions exceeding 10%. news.cube-soft.jp
[○ 1 SOURCE] The stabilization of inventory levels is driven by sellers accepting lower prices rather than an increase in demand. news.cube-soft.jp
[○ 1 SOURCE] Inventory for used condominiums priced below 100 million yen in the Tokyo metropolitan area is decreasing. prtimes.jp
[○ 1 SOURCE] Inventory is increasing for properties priced between 100 million and 500 million yen in the Tokyo metropolitan area. prtimes.jp
[○ 1 SOURCE] Corporate entities accounted for more than 30% of purchases at a luxury condominium in Chiyoda Ward. diamond.jp
[○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 70% of corporate buyers for a Chiyoda Ward condominium were based in the Tokyo metropolitan area. diamond.jp

Timeline

2 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Japan real estate prices hit record highs for condominiums and used houses
Japanese real estate prices are hitting record highs, with condominium averages exceeding 30 million yen and used house prices in the Tokyo metropolitan area reaching their highest levels since 2017.
10 days ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
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12 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Japan housing market: Regional divide in price expectations and brand rankings
New data from MFS's CAPS service shows a divide in Japanese housing sentiment, with over 55% in the Tokyo area expecting price rises, while brand rankings highlight Park Court as the top-priced condominium.
19 days ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Japan real estate: Tokyo condo prices dip while metropolitan averages hit record highs
Tokyo's 23-ward used condo prices have fallen for two months, while the broader metropolitan area hit record highs. Regional trends in Saitama show varying price levels across cities like Niiza and Wako.
21 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Tokyo condominium market sees price bifurcation and inventory shifts
Tokyo's used condominium market is bifurcating, with inventory rising for properties over 100 million yen while falling for cheaper units. High-end sellers are increasingly using price cuts to maintain sales.
22 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Tokyo condominium prices hit record 265 million yen in July
New condominium prices in Tokyo’s 23 wards hit a record 265.2 million yen in July, a 96 percent annual increase driven by luxury developments and rising construction costs.

Sources

alias.com · biz-journal.jp · cn.dailyeconomic.com · detlionblood32.wordpress.com · diamond.jp · gentosha-go.com · huffingtonpost.jp · limo.media · news.cube-soft.jp · news.mynavi.jp · niiza-shiki.goguynet.jp · prtimes.jp · stheadline.com · tmtpost.com · tradingview.com · tuoitre.vn · vietnamplus.vn · world-today-news.com · zuuonline.com

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