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$60,126

¥9.5M · ¥129,445/m²

Affordable 4DK House Near Jonan Elementary School

For sale · checked today · listed Feb 20, 2026

  • Hikone, Shiga滋賀県彦根市西今町
  • 4DK · 73.4 m² (790 sq ft)
  • 121.9 m² of land (36.9 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame, 2 stories · Built 1980
  • JR Minami-Hikone Station: 11 min walk

Ownership check

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  • FreeholdYou would own the land, not lease it.
  • Rebuild rules not statedAsk whether the plot has the road frontage to rebuild.
  • Built 1980, before the 1981 earthquake codeOlder quake standard. Budget for a structural check and possible retrofit.

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What it costs to buy and keep

On top of the price, once

Agent commissionLegal maximum$2,402¥379,500
Acquisition tax$601 – $1,804¥95,000 – ¥285,000
Registration + scrivener$839 – $2,184¥132,500 – ¥345,000
Total to buy$63,968 – $66,515¥10,107,000 – ¥10,509,500

Every year

Property tax (est.)$253 – $613¥39,900 – ¥96,900
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

FamilyMart310 m
Supermarket340 m
Hospital180 m
Minami-Hikone Station830 m

At this address

  • Earthquake26% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    High
  • VolcanoOntake is 133 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
    Moderate
  • SnowModerate snowfall in winter
    Moderate
  • PopulationHikone: -13% 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 detached house offers an affordable living option, with monthly payments starting in the low 20,000 yen range. Located just a 5-minute walk from Jonan Elementary School and 11 minutes from Minami-Hikone Station, it features a quiet residential setting and ample sunlight. The property is well-suited for families looking for convenience and comfort.

Supermarket within 10 minutesGood sunlightFlat access to stationQuiet residential areaRoad width over 6 metersCorner lotJapanese-style roomGarden2 storiesWindow in bathroomGood ventilationElementary school within 10 minutesLow traffic in the area
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