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$494,391

¥78.8M · ¥406,689/m²

Spacious 5LDK House in Ota-kubo

For sale · checked today · listed Jul 29, 2026

  • Minami Ward, Saitama埼玉県さいたま市南区太田窪2
  • 5LDK · 193.8 m² (2,086 sq ft)
  • 250.3 m² of land (75.7 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame, 2 stories · Built 2001
  • JR Urawa Station: 18 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.
  • Setback requiredPart of the plot must be given to the road if you rebuild. Ask how much.
  • Residential zoneInside the town plan.
  • Built 2001, to the 2000 earthquake codeBuilt under the current rules for wooden houses.

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What it costs to buy and keep

On top of the price, once

Agent commissionLegal maximum$16,729¥2,666,400
Acquisition tax$4,944 – $14,832¥788,000 – ¥2,364,000
Registration + scrivener$3,162 – $11,017¥504,000 – ¥1,756,000
Total to buy$519,226 – $536,969¥82,758,400 – ¥85,586,400

Every year

Property tax (est.)$2,076 – $5,043¥330,960 – ¥803,760
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

FamilyMart240 m
Supermarket410 m
Hospital370 m
Urawa Station1.2 km

At this address

  • Earthquake38% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    Very high
  • VolcanoHakone is 91 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
    Moderate
  • SnowLight snowfall in winter
    Light
  • PopulationMinami Ward: +1% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Growing
  • 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

Located in the desirable Ota-kubo area of Saitama City, this 5LDK detached house offers ample space with a building area of 193.76 sqm on a generous 250.26 sqm lot. Built in 2001, it is conveniently accessible from multiple train lines, with Urawa Station just 18 minutes away on foot. Enjoy the peaceful neighborhood and nearby amenities.

Multiple train lines availableLand over 50 tsuboJapanese-style roomOpen kitchenTwo storiesLoftCity gasFlat land
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