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$18,697

¥3M · ¥25,529/m²

5DK House in Central Sakata

For sale · checked today · listed Jul 28, 2026

  • Sakata, Yamagata山形県酒田市船場町1
  • 5DK · 116.7 m² (1,256 sq ft)
  • 102.8 m² of land (31.1 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame, 2 stories · Built 1985
  • JR Sakata Station: 25 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.
  • Commercial zoneInside the town plan.
  • Built 1985, 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$961 – $2,070¥153,120 – ¥330,000
Acquisition tax$187 – $561¥29,800 – ¥89,400
Registration + scrivener$602 – $1,321¥95,900 – ¥210,600
Total to buy$20,446 – $22,650¥3,258,820 – ¥3,610,000

Every year

Property tax (est.)$79 – $191¥12,516 – ¥30,396
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

FamilyMart330 m
Supermarket80 m
Hospital350 m
Sakata Station1.5 km

At this address

  • Earthquake10% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    High
  • VolcanoZao is 101 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsLow for this prefecture
    Low
  • SnowHeavy snowfall in winter
    Heavy
  • PopulationSakata: -39% 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 5DK detached house, built in 1985, is conveniently located within walking distance to the city center and Hiyoriyama. With a building area of 116.73 sqm and a land area of 102.8 sqm, it offers a comfortable living space in a prime location.

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