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$194,649

¥29.9M · ¥200,604/m²

4LDK+S house in Otaru, Hokkaido

For sale · checked today · listed Sep 13, 2026

  • Otaru, Hokkaido北海道小樽市新光町
  • 4LDK+S · 149.1 m² (1,604 sq ft)
  • 205.2 m² of land (62.1 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame · 2 floors · Built 2001
  • JR Asari Station: 11 min walk

Ownership check

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Nothing in the listing blocks a purchase.
  • FreeholdYou would own the land, not lease it.
  • Likely rebuildableNo restriction recorded. Worth confirming the road frontage.
  • Residential zoneInside the town plan.
  • Built 2001, to the 2000 earthquake codeBuilt under the current rules for wooden houses.

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What it costs to buy and keep

On top of the price, once

Agent commissionLegal maximum$6,853¥1,052,700
Acquisition tax$1,946 – $5,839¥299,000 – ¥897,000
Registration + scrivener$1,559 – $4,935¥239,500 – ¥758,000
Total to buy$205,008 – $212,276¥31,491,200 – ¥32,607,700

Every year

Property tax (est.)$818 – $1,985¥125,580 – ¥304,980
Fire + earthquake insurance (est.)$326 – $977¥50,000 – ¥150,000

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

Life around the house

Lawson270 m
Supermarket370 m
Hospital2.3 km
Asari Station440 m

At this address

  • Earthquake5% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    Slightly high
  • VolcanoTarumae is 59 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsLow for this prefecture
    Low
  • SnowHeavy snowfall in winter
    Heavy
  • PopulationOtaru: -47% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Steep decline
  • 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 4LDK+S house was built in 2001 and comes with 149.1 m² of floor space on a 205.2 m² lot. Located in Otaru, Hokkaido, the property is an 11-minute walk from the nearest station. Features include ocean view, within 2 km of the sea, fireworks festival visible, vegetable garden and elementary school within a 10-minute walk.

Original construction and extension drawings availableParking for 2 carsLiving-dining-kitchen over 32 sqmLiving-dining-kitchen over 29 sqmOcean viewInterior and exterior renovatedInterior renovatedWithin 2 km of the seaFitted kitchenPlenty of natural lightQuiet residential areaLiving-dining-kitchen over 24 sqmFrontage road at least 6 m wideGardenVegetable gardenOpen kitchen facing the living roomTwo toiletsBathroom over 3.3 sqmExterior renovated2-storyTV in the bathroomVideo intercomGood airflowWood flooring throughoutGood viewsGarage with roller shutterWalk-in closetCeilings over 2.5 mEvery room over 9.7 sqmStaircase in the living roomElevated positionElementary school within a 10-minute walkFireworks festival visibleTerraceStorage roomPaved sidewalksBuilt-in garage
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