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$94,110

¥15M · ¥126,904/m²

Charming 4LK House in Akane Hill

For sale · checked today · listed Jul 31, 2026

  • Yamagata, Yamagata山形県山形市あかねケ丘1
  • 4LK · 118.2 m² (1,272 sq ft)
  • 215.1 m² of land (65.1 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame, 2 stories · Built 1978
  • JR Yamagata Station: 13 min by bus + 2 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.
  • 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$3,520¥561,000
Acquisition tax$941 – $2,823¥150,000 – ¥450,000
Registration + scrivener$1,035 – $2,886¥165,000 – ¥460,000
Total to buy$99,606 – $103,339¥15,876,000 – ¥16,471,000

Every year

Property tax (est.)$395 – $960¥63,000 – ¥153,000
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

7-Eleven440 m
Supermarket640 m
Hospital280 m
Yamagata Station1.3 km

At this address

  • Earthquake4% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    Slightly high
  • VolcanoZao is 16 km away
    Within 20 km
  • TyphoonsLow for this prefecture
    Low
  • SnowHeavy snowfall in winter
    Heavy
  • PopulationYamagata: -20% 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

Nestled in a quiet residential area, this 4LK house offers a peaceful environment for families. With a building area of 118.2 sqm and a 215.07 sqm lot, it features a sunny south-facing balcony and ample storage throughout. Enjoy easy access to urban amenities while living in a serene neighborhood.

Land over 50 tsuboClose to city centerSystem kitchenGood sunlightAll rooms with storageTwo storiesSouth-facing balconyWindow in bathroomGood ventilationFlat landStorage room
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