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$168,143

¥26.8M · ¥123,292/m²

Versatile 3LDK House in Katsuragi, Kobe

For sale · checked today · listed Feb 19, 2026

  • Kita Ward, Kobe, Hyogo兵庫県神戸市北区桂木2
  • 3LLDDKK+S · 217.4 m² (2,340 sq ft)
  • 218.5 m² of land (66.1 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame, 2 stories (partially wooden) · Built 1990
  • JR Sannomiya Station: 30 min by bus + 3 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.
  • Low-rise Residential zoneInside the town plan.
  • Built 1990, 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$5,963¥950,400
Acquisition tax$1,681 – $5,044¥268,000 – ¥804,000
Registration + scrivener$1,405 – $4,367¥224,000 – ¥696,000
Total to buy$177,193 – $183,517¥28,242,400 – ¥29,250,400

Every year

Property tax (est.)$706 – $1,715¥112,560 – ¥273,360
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

Ministop330 m
Supermarket660 m
Hospital390 m
Yamanomachi Station750 m

At this address

  • Earthquake28% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    Very high
  • VolcanoOntake is 247 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
    Moderate
  • SnowLight snowfall in winter
    Light
  • PopulationKita Ward, Kobe: -19% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Declining
  • 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 versatile 3LDK house in Katsuragi features a unique layout with both 2LDK and 1LDK configurations. Situated on a spacious 218.45 sqm lot, this property offers 217.37 sqm of living space and is located a 30-minute bus ride from Sannomiya Station. The house is designed for comfort and functionality in a quiet neighborhood.

Land over 50 tsuboSystem kitchenGood sunlight exposureQuiet residential areaLiving-dining area over 15 tatami matsRoad width over 6mJapanese-style roomRegularly shaped lotTwo toilets2 storiesMultiple balconiesSouth-facing balconyUnderfloor storageWindow in bathroomGreen residential areaGood ventilationAll rooms over 6 tatami matsCity gasStorage roomWell-maintained sidewalks
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