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$156,959

¥24.8M · ¥237,707/m²

Compact House in a Convenient Environment

For sale · checked today · listed Jul 29, 2026

  • Joetsu, Niigata新潟県上越市木田3
  • 2LDK+S · 104.3 m² (1,123 sq ft)
  • 239.7 m² of land (72.5 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame, 2 stories · Built 2016
  • Kasugayama Station: 12 min walk

Ownership check

Foreigners can buy property in Japan on the same terms as locals. Here is what this listing says.

Nothing in the listing blocks a purchase.
  • FreeholdYou would own the land, not lease it.
  • Likely rebuildableNo restriction recorded. Worth confirming the road frontage.
  • Built 2016, to the 2000 earthquake codeBuilt under the current rules for wooden houses.

Read from the listing. Ask us and we confirm each point before you spend money on a trip. Cash buyers can buy from abroad; Japanese mortgages usually need residency.

What it costs to buy and keep

On top of the price, once

Agent commissionLegal maximum$5,597¥884,400
Acquisition tax$1,570 – $4,709¥248,000 – ¥744,000
Registration + scrivener$1,354 – $4,152¥214,000 – ¥656,000
Total to buy$165,480 – $171,417¥26,146,400 – ¥27,084,400

Every year

Property tax (est.)$659 – $1,601¥104,160 – ¥252,960
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

Lawson650 m
Supermarket670 m
Hospital1.5 km
Kasugayama Station810 m

At this address

  • Earthquake11% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    High
  • VolcanoKusatsu-Shirane is 64 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsLow for this prefecture
    Low
  • SnowHeavy snowfall in winter
    Heavy
  • PopulationJoetsu: -32% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Steep decline
  • 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 compact house is situated in a convenient environment, making it ideal for easy living. With a layout of 2LDK+S, it offers comfort and functionality for small families or couples.

Design plans from construction and renovationsParking for more than 3 carsLDK over 20 tatami matsLand over 50 tsuboSystem kitchenGood sunlightQuiet residential areaOpen kitchen2 toiletsBathroom over 1 tsubo2 storiesDouble-glazed glassShower toiletWindow in bathroomTV monitor intercomAll rooms with flooringWalk-in closetIH cooking heaterLiving stairsShoe-in closetDishwasherAll-electric
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