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$55,839

¥8.9M · ¥74,639/m²

Renovator's Dream: Empty House in Tendo

For sale · checked today · listed Jul 26, 2026

  • Tendo, Yamagata山形県天童市東久野本3-1-24
  • 5LDK · 119.2 m² (1,283 sq ft)
  • 179.1 m² of land (54.2 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame, 2 stories (panel construction) · Built 1986
  • JR Tendo Station: 28 min walk

Ownership check

Foreigners can buy property in Japan on the same terms as locals. Here is what this listing says.

2 things to check before you go further.
  • FreeholdYou would own the land, not lease it.
  • Needs permission to build (宅地造成工事規制区域)Residential land development control zone. Grading and earthworks need a permit.
  • Residential zoneInside the town plan.
  • Built 1986, wooden, before the 2000 updateMeets the 1981 code but not the 2000 rules for wooden houses. Ask for an inspection.

Read from the listing. Ask us and we confirm each point before you spend money on a trip. Cash buyers can buy from abroad; Japanese mortgages usually need residency.

What it costs to buy and keep

On top of the price, once

Agent commissionLegal maximum$2,257¥359,700
Acquisition tax$558 – $1,675¥89,000 – ¥267,000
Registration + scrivener$812 – $2,089¥129,500 – ¥333,000
Total to buy$59,467 – $61,860¥9,478,200 – ¥9,859,700

Every year

Property tax (est.)$235 – $570¥37,380 – ¥90,780
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

Lawson440 m
Supermarket310 m
Hospital420 m
Tendo Station1.6 km

At this address

  • Earthquake5% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    Slightly high
  • VolcanoZao is 26 km away
    Nearby
  • TyphoonsLow for this prefecture
    Low
  • SnowHeavy snowfall in winter
    Heavy
  • PopulationTendo: -21% 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 empty house in Tendo is perfect for DIY enthusiasts looking to renovate and create their ideal living space. The property is located in a convenient area with easy access to local amenities, making it an ideal project for those with a vision.

Parking for two carsOver 50 tsubo of landSupermarket within 10 minutesClose to urban areaSouth-facingGood sunlightStorage in all roomsRoad width over 6mJapanese-style roomTwo toilets2 storiesSouth gardenWindow in the bathroomAll rooms over 6 tatami mats
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