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$35,762

¥5.7M · ¥54,504/m²

Cozy 5DK House in Ibarajima

For sale · checked today · listed Jul 25, 2026

Akita, Akita秋田県秋田市茨島２-11番40号
5DK · 104.6 m² (1,126 sq ft)
256.9 m² of land (77.7 tsubo)
Wood-frame, 2 stories · Built 1968
JR Ugo-Ushijima Station: 27 min walk

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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.
Residential zoneInside the town plan.
The listing mentions a disclosure (告知事項)Ask what it is before you view.
Built 1968, 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$1,594 – $2,070¥254,100 – ¥330,000

Acquisition tax$358 – $1,073¥57,000 – ¥171,000

Registration + scrivener$712 – $1,688¥113,500 – ¥269,000

Total to buy$38,426 – $40,593¥6,124,600 – ¥6,470,000

Every year

Property tax (est.)$150 – $365¥23,940 – ¥58,140

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

FamilyMart310 m

Supermarket660 m

Hospital420 m

Ugo-Ushijima Station1.2 km

At this address

Earthquake5% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
Slightly high
VolcanoAkita-Yakeyama is 63 km away
Far
TyphoonsLow for this prefecture
Low
SnowHeavy snowfall in winter
Heavy
PopulationAkita: -28% 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 cozy 5DK detached house, constructed in 1968, features a living area of 104.58 sqm on a generous land area of 256.85 sqm. Located 27 minutes from Ugo-Ushijima Station, it offers a traditional Japanese-style room and ample storage throughout. Perfect for families looking for a comfortable home in a peaceful area.

Over 50 tsubo landAll rooms with storageJapanese-style roomRegular-shaped lotGardenBathroom over 1 tsubo2 storiesWarm water washing toiletWindow in bathroomAll rooms over 6 tatami matsCity gasFlat land

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