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$183,130

¥29M · ¥339,899/m²

Renovated 3LDK Home with Ample Storage

For sale · checked today · price cut ¥510,000 on Oct 16, 2026

  • Soka, Saitama埼玉県草加市中根3
  • 3LDK · 85.3 m² (918 sq ft)
  • 100.2 m² of land (30.3 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame, 2 stories · Built 1994
  • 獨協大学前 Station: 15 min walk

Ownership check

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  • FreeholdYou would own the land, not lease it.
  • Likely rebuildableNo restriction recorded. Worth confirming the road frontage.
  • Residential zoneInside the town plan.
  • Built 1994, 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$6,460¥1,022,670
Acquisition tax$1,831 – $5,494¥289,900 – ¥869,700
Registration + scrivener$1,484 – $4,673¥234,950 – ¥739,800
Total to buy$192,906 – $199,757¥30,537,520 – ¥31,622,170

Every year

Property tax (est.)$769 – $1,868¥121,758 – ¥295,698
Fire + earthquake insurance (est.)$316 – $948¥50,000 – ¥150,000

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

Life around the house

Lawson160 m
Supermarket130 m
Hospital880 m
Dokkyodaigakumae〈Soka-Matsubara〉 Station990 m

At this address

  • Earthquake41% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    Very high
  • VolcanoHakone is 99 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
    Moderate
  • SnowLight snowfall in winter
    Light
  • PopulationSoka: -7% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Stable
  • Airbnb / minpakuAllowed with a local limit on nights or seasons. Confirm with the town hall.
    Up to 180 nights
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Full listing details

This well-maintained 3LDK home features spacious rooms, each over 6 tatami mats, and is scheduled for renovation completion in February 2026. Located in a quiet area, it is ideal for families looking for comfort and convenience.

Supermarket within 10 minutesRenovated interiorSouth-facingSystem kitchenGood sunlight exposureStorage in all roomsLDK over 15 tatami matsTwo storiesSouth-facing balconyHeated toilet seatTV intercomAll rooms over 6 tatami matsCity gasElementary school within 10 minutes
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