Under ¥35M
Under US$223K
Compact condos in older buildings
One and two bedroom units in Kinshicho, Hikifune, and Higashi-Mukojima, with building age to check.
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Sumida Real Estate & Homes for Sale
Sumida is old east Tokyo, home to Tokyo Skytree, Ryogoku sumo, and riverside condos that cost far less than the west side.
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Property price guide
Sumida homes for sale by price range
These asking-price bands show what houses and condos in Sumida ask across the city. Add roughly 6 to 10 percent in purchase costs, plus repairs and furnishing, to turn a band into your estimated all-in budget.
¥35M to ¥60M
US$223K to US$383K
Family condos and compact houses
Three bedroom units near Kinshicho and Oshiage and small houses on narrow shitamachi plots.
¥60M+
US$383K+
Riverside towers and newer builds
Tower units with Skytree or river views and newer detached houses near Ryogoku.
USD amounts are estimates using the cached September 5, 2026 reference rate of ¥156.74 per US$1.
2026 Q3 · Quarterly market data
Sumida real estate market at a glance
Rounded active asking prices and the house and condo mix in Sumida, from AkiyaHub market data. Each card says what the number means for your search.
¥59M
Median asking price
about US$376K. Half of active Sumida listings ask less than this.
¥40M
Lower-price quartile
about US$255K. One in four listings asks less. If your budget sits here, you still have choice.
5%
Priced under ¥20M
Share of active listings under US$128K. A higher share means more choice at the lower end.
10%
Detached houses
90% are condos. If you want land or renovation potential, start with the detached share.
Updated . Prices and availability can change.
These are active asking prices, not completed sale prices. The median is the midpoint, and the lower-price quartile marks the lowest 25 percent. The data includes detached houses, condos, and apartments on the market now. It is not a complete census of every property for sale in Sumida.
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Current price mix
Sumida property supply by asking price
See how current houses and condos split across asking-price bands. The band with the largest share is where you have the most choice. A thin band means you should widen the area or adjust the budget.
Rare supply
Under ¥10M
Under US$64K
1%
Rare supply
¥10M to ¥20M
US$64K to US$128K
4%
Available supply
¥20M to ¥40M
US$128K to US$255K
21%
Broad supply
¥40M+
US$255K+
75%
Property types
Houses, condos, and apartments for sale in Sumida
In this market update, 10% of active listings are detached houses and 90% are condos or apartments. If you want land, privacy, or renovation potential, start with the detached share. If you want low upkeep between visits, start with condos. Condos dominate near Kinshicho, Oshiage, and Ryogoku, including newer riverside towers. Compact houses on narrow plots fill the old shitamachi streets, with flood context and fire zones to check.
Featured homes for sale in Sumida
Three current Sumida homes with photos, price band, size, and year built. Compare the character, space, and building eras on offer before you decide which type to pursue.
These homes were active in the 2026 Q3 market update. Availability and asking prices can change. Members get availability confirmed with the Japanese-side agent before a viewing is planned, and see the full details.
Condo
Under ¥10M condo
Under US$64K
- Built
- 1986
- Layout
- 1R
- Interior
- 17.1 m²
Condo
¥20M to ¥40M condo
US$128K to US$255K
- Built
- 1981
- Layout
- 2LDK
- Interior
- 49.2 m²
House
¥10M to ¥20M house
US$64K to US$128K
- Built
- 1971
- Layout
- 2DK
- Interior
- 42.3 m²
- Land
- 42.3 m²
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Why buyers choose Sumida
Use these strengths to decide whether Sumida fits your daily life, travel plans, and preferred type of home.
Central Tokyo at east-side prices
Prices sit well below the western wards for similar commute times to Otemachi and Tokyo Station.
Old Tokyo character
Festivals, sumo, craft workshops, and river walks keep the shitamachi identity alive.
Strong rail links
The Sobu, Hanzomon, Asakusa, Tobu, and Keisei lines connect the ward to the center and to Narita.
Local search map
Sumida is not one property market
Compare these areas by daily routine, station access, home type, and local market character before you choose where to search.
Hub and sumo
Kinshicho and Ryogoku
Condos near a major JR hub, parks, and the Kokugikan sumo stadium.
Redeveloped center
Oshiage and Skytree
Newer condos and shopping around the tower and the Hanzomon line.
Value streets
Hikifune and Higashi-Mukojima
Compact houses and older condos with the lowest prices in the ward.
Tokyo buyer support
A local property needs more than a translated listing
Our Tokyo team compares Sumida with Koto and Taito on price and flood context, then checks building age and river proximity before you commit.
Market and area fit
Compare home types, districts, nearby cities, and the wider prefecture before you narrow the search.
Local checks before commitment
Arrange document, condition, access, and risk checks with people who understand the local property type.
English coordination
Keep the buyer brief, questions, next actions, and partner work clear across languages and time zones.
How it works
How to buy a home in Sumida
Start with your estimated all-in budget and the local market, narrow to the properties that deserve a closer look, and complete the legal and physical checks with remote support before you commit.
1
Compare areas and property types
Use Sumida price data, local-area notes, and current property examples to choose a practical search area.
2
Review the property and the estimated all-in budget
Check the asking price, purchase costs, condition, access, building records, and likely work before you commit. Confirm the home is still available and open to an overseas buyer.
3
Complete local checks with remote support
Questions, documents, inspections, and local partner work run in one clear process, in English. Licensed partners handle licensed real estate work.
Questions buyers ask first
Sumida property questions, answered plainly
Can a foreigner buy property in Sumida?
Yes. Japan does not require citizenship or residency to own real estate. Ownership does not give you a visa, and financing, tax, and document needs depend on your situation.
Is flood risk a concern in Sumida?
Yes for some plots. The ward sits between the Sumida and Arakawa rivers on low ground. Check the ward hazard map, prefer upper floors in condos, and price insurance into the budget.
How does Sumida compare with the western wards on price?
Sumida asks far less per square meter than Setagaya, Meguro, or Shibuya for similar commute times to Otemachi. The trade is older housing stock and low-lying ground between two rivers.
What types of homes are for sale in Sumida?
Sumida listings can include city condos or apartments, detached houses, family homes, and older properties. The mix changes by area, station access, building age, condition, and asking price.
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