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$11,076

¥1.8M · ¥18,348/m²

4DK Single-Story Home in Wakakusa, Otawara

For sale · checked today · price cut ¥730,000 on Oct 12, 2026

  • Otawara, Tochigi栃木県大田原市若草1-150-3
  • 4DK · 95.4 m² (1,027 sq ft)
  • 824 m² of land (249.2 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame, 1 story · Built 1983
  • JR Nishi-Nasuno Station: 96 min walk

Ownership check

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  • FreeholdYou would own the land, not lease it.
  • Needs permission to build (宅地造成工事規制区域)Residential land development control zone. Grading and earthworks need a permit.
  • Outside the zoning planRural land with few zoning rules. Check with the town hall before major works.
  • Built 1983, wooden, before the 2000 updateMeets the 1981 code but not the 2000 rules for wooden houses. Ask for an inspection.

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What it costs to buy and keep

On top of the price, once

Agent commissionLegal maximum$609 – $2,089¥96,250 – ¥330,000
Acquisition tax$111 – $332¥17,500 – ¥52,500
Registration + scrivener$568 – $1,177¥89,750 – ¥186,000
Total to buy$12,364 – $14,674¥1,953,500 – ¥2,318,500

Every year

Property tax (est.)$47 – $113¥7,350 – ¥17,850
Fire + earthquake insurance (est.)$316 – $949¥50,000 – ¥150,000

Estimates from the asking price. Taxes are set on the assessed value, which is usually lower.

Life around the house

7-Eleven1.8 km
Supermarket2.0 km
Hospital1.8 km
Nishi-Nasuno Station6.8 km

At this address

  • Earthquake5% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    Slightly high
  • VolcanoBandai is 84 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
    Moderate
  • SnowLight snowfall in winter
    Light
  • PopulationOtawara: -27% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Declining
  • Airbnb / minpakuNo zoning rule found for this spot.
    Ask the town hall
Flood, landslide and tsunami maps for this spot

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Full listing details

This 4DK single-story home, built in 1983, offers a comfortable living space on a large lot of 823.99 sqm. Located 96 minutes on foot from Nishinasuno Station, it is situated in a quiet residential area, making it a perfect retreat for families.

Parking for 2 carsLand over 100 tsuboQuiet residential areaJapanese room
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