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$229,001

¥36.5M · ¥187,584/m²

Spacious 3LDK House Near Minami-Otaru Station

For sale · checked today · listed Jul 27, 2026

  • Otaru, Hokkaido北海道小樽市花園4
  • 3LDK · 194.6 m² (2,094 sq ft)
  • 600.6 m² of land (181.7 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame, 2 stories · Built 1992
  • JR Minami-Otaru Station: 11 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.
  • Setback requiredPart of the plot must be given to the road if you rebuild. Ask how much.
  • Neighborhood Commercial zoneInside the town plan.
  • Built 1992, 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$7,971¥1,270,500
Acquisition tax$2,290 – $6,870¥365,000 – ¥1,095,000
Registration + scrivener$1,710 – $5,584¥272,500 – ¥890,000
Total to buy$240,972 – $249,426¥38,408,000 – ¥39,755,500

Every year

Property tax (est.)$962 – $2,336¥153,300 – ¥372,300
Fire + earthquake insurance (est.)$314 – $941¥50,000 – ¥150,000

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

Life around the house

Lawson250 m
Supermarket240 m
Hospital110 m
Minami-Otaru Station580 m

At this address

  • Earthquake5% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    Slightly high
  • VolcanoTarumae is 63 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsLow for this prefecture
    Low
  • SnowHeavy snowfall in winter
    Heavy
  • PopulationOtaru: -47% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Steep decline
  • Airbnb / minpakuShort-term letting is allowed in this zone. Registration is still required.
    Allowed
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Full listing details

This well-located 3LDK house, built in 1992, features a generous building area of 194.58 sqm and a large land area of 600.59 sqm. Just an 11-minute walk from Minami-Otaru Station, it offers ample space for a family. The property is situated in a peaceful neighborhood, making it an ideal retreat.

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