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$31,835

¥5M · ¥48,685/m²

Charming 4DK House in Hirakata, Niihama

For sale · checked today · price cut ¥1M on Sep 20, 2026

  • Niihama, Ehime愛媛県新居浜市平形町7-12
  • 4DK · 102.7 m² (1,105 sq ft)
  • 185.2 m² of land (56.0 tsubo)
  • Reinforced concrete, 2 stories · Built 1978
  • JR Niihama Station: 22 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.
  • Residential zoneInside the town plan.
  • Built 1978, 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$1,471 – $2,101¥231,000 – ¥330,000
Acquisition tax$318 – $955¥50,000 – ¥150,000
Registration + scrivener$675 – $1,598¥106,000 – ¥251,000
Total to buy$34,299 – $36,489¥5,387,000 – ¥5,731,000

Every year

Property tax (est.)$134 – $325¥21,000 – ¥51,000
Fire + earthquake insurance (est.)$191 – $637¥30,000 – ¥100,000

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

Life around the house

Other270 m
Supermarket640 m
Hospital1.1 km
Niihama Station1.8 km

At this address

  • Earthquake46% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    Very high
  • VolcanoKuju is 213 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
    Moderate
  • SnowLittle or no snow most winters
    None
  • PopulationNiihama: -27% 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 well-maintained 4DK detached house, constructed in 1978, provides a comfortable living space with a building area of 102.7 sqm on a generous land area of 185.2 sqm. Located just a 22-minute walk from Niihama Station, this two-story home is ideal for families looking for a cozy neighborhood with easy access to local amenities.

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