Sawara Ward, Fukuoka¶
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At a glance¶
- Resale condominiums: median ¥596k per m², +43.0% year on year (2026 Q2, MLIT)
- Official land prices (residential, 1 January 2026): +7.4% on average for continuing sites
- Population: 223,528 (1 January 2025), +0.32% year on year, +3.7% over ten years
- Flood: 39% of residential official land-price sites are in a flood zone (trial)
Details are in the sections below.
Resale condominium closing prices (MLIT)¶
Median price per m² in units of ¥10,000. Quarters with fewer than 10 closings are not shown.
| Quarter | Median price per m² (¥10k) | Closings |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q3 | 42.9 | 60 |
| 2024 Q4 | 47.7 | 61 |
| 2025 Q1 | 48.9 | 58 |
| 2025 Q2 | 41.7 | 75 |
| 2025 Q3 | 50.0 | 67 |
| 2025 Q4 | 47.1 | 63 |
| 2026 Q1 | 53.5 | 70 |
| 2026 Q2 | 59.6 | 64 |
- Year-on-year change: +43.0% (2026 Q2)
By floor plan (last 4 quarters)¶
2025 Q3 to 2026 Q2. Floor plans with fewer than 10 closings are not shown.
| Floor plan | Closings | Median price (¥10k) | Median per m² (¥10k) | Median size (m²) | Per m², year on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1K / 1DK | 12 | 375 | 17.0 | 25.0 | -21.5% |
| 1LDK | 15 | 3,300 | 68.6 | 55.0 | — |
| 2 rooms (2K-2LDK) | 51 | 3,700 | 53.3 | 65.0 | +0.0% |
| 3 rooms (3K-3LDK) | 119 | 4,200 | 52.9 | 75.0 | +17.3% |
| 4 rooms or more | 67 | 4,900 | 50.6 | 90.0 | +5.4% |
Houses and land (MLIT)¶
Transaction prices from MLIT's survey. Quarters with fewer than 20 deals are not shown.
| Quarter | Median house price (¥10k) | House deals | Median land price per m² (¥10k) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 4,600 | 38 | 16.3 |
| 2025 Q4 | 4,600 | 39 | 19.0 |
| 2026 Q2 | 4,650 | 20 | — |
Official land prices (Chika Koji, MLIT)¶
Standard sites as of 1 January each year. The change is the average for sites continuing from the previous year.
| Year | Use | Median (¥ per m²) | Change | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Commercial | 488,000 | +12.4% | 9 |
| 2025 | Commercial | 555,000 | +12.7% | 9 |
| 2026 | Commercial | 610,000 | +10.3% | 9 |
| 2024 | Residential | 177,000 | +9.6% | 44 |
| 2025 | Residential | 196,000 | +9.2% | 44 |
| 2026 | Residential | 211,500 | +7.4% | 44 |
Population and households (resident register)¶
As of 1 January each year. Population includes foreign residents; households are Japanese households (source: e-Stat statistics dashboard, Statistics Bureau of Japan).
| Year | Population | Year on year | Households |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 220,201 | +0.45% | 101,126 |
| 2022 | 220,761 | +0.25% | 102,532 |
| 2023 | 221,649 | +0.40% | 103,920 |
| 2024 | 222,816 | +0.53% | 105,253 |
| 2025 | 223,528 | +0.32% | 106,350 |
Disaster risk (pilot)¶
Whether official land-price standard sites fall inside MLIT hazard zones. These are representative sites, not individual properties; check the municipality's hazard map for any specific property.
- Flood: 39% of residential standard sites are in a flood-risk zone (maximum assumed rainfall); 0% where depth could reach 3 m or more.
- Landslide: 5% are in a landslide warning zone; 0% in a special warning zone.
- Tsunami: 0% are in a tsunami inundation zone; 0% where depth could reach 3 m or more.
- Storm surge: 41% are in a storm surge inundation zone; 14% where depth could reach 3 m or more.
Frequently asked questions¶
How much does an apartment cost in Sawara Ward, Fukuoka?¶
Based on MLIT closing prices, the median price of the 264 resale apartments that closed in the last year (2025-Q3 to 2026-Q2) is about ¥526k per m², or roughly ¥36.8 million for 70 m². Size, age and distance to the station make a big difference.
Are apartment prices in Sawara Ward, Fukuoka rising?¶
The median price per m² over the last year is +17% against the year before (254 closings). Medians also move with the mix of what sold (size, age and location), so check the quarterly figures above too.
Is now a good time to buy in Sawara Ward, Fukuoka?¶
We do not give buy or sell recommendations. Our market-phase calls describe overall supply and demand for the wider area, not the value of any single property.
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