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$180,691

¥28.8M · ¥280,510/m²

Custom-Built 4LDK House with Scenic Views in Sōzan, Kobe

For sale · checked today · listed Feb 15, 2026

  • Kita Ward, Kobe, Hyogo兵庫県神戸市北区惣山町4
  • 4LDK+S · 102.7 m² (1,105 sq ft)
  • 189.2 m² of land (57.2 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame, 2 stories · Built 2012
  • Kitasuzurandai Station: 14 min walk

Ownership check

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Nothing in the listing blocks a purchase.
  • FreeholdYou would own the land, not lease it.
  • Rebuild rules not statedAsk whether the plot has the road frontage to rebuild.
  • Low-rise Residential zoneInside the town plan.
  • Built 2012, 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$6,377¥1,016,400
Acquisition tax$1,807 – $5,421¥288,000 – ¥864,000
Registration + scrivener$1,468 – $4,618¥234,000 – ¥736,000
Total to buy$190,343 – $197,106¥30,338,400 – ¥31,416,400

Every year

Property tax (est.)$759 – $1,843¥120,960 – ¥293,760
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

Lawson670 m
Supermarket850 m
Hospital440 m
Kitasuzurandai Station800 m

At this address

  • Earthquake28% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    Very high
  • VolcanoOntake is 247 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
    Moderate
  • SnowLight snowfall in winter
    Light
  • PopulationKita Ward, Kobe: -19% 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 meticulously crafted custom home, built in December 2012, features a spacious 4LDK layout with a building area of 102.67 sqm. Located in a quiet neighborhood, it offers scenic mountain views and is just a 14-minute walk from the nearest station. The property is well-maintained and equipped with modern amenities, making it an ideal family home.

Solar power systemParking for two carsLand over 50 tsuboMountain viewClose to urban areaSouth facingSystem kitchenBathroom dryerGood sunlightStorage in all roomsSouth facing roadQuiet residential areaLDK over 15 tatamiGeneral hospital within 10 minutesRoad width over 6mJapanese roomWell-shaped landFacing kitchenHigh-roof parkingTwo toiletsBathroom over 1 tsuboTwo storiesSouth-facing balconyDouble-glazed windowsHeated toilet seatSouth gardenWindow in bathroomOpen ceilingTV monitor intercomLush residential areaGood ventilationFlooring in all roomsDouble-glazed windows or double-sashLocated on a hillTerraceStorage roomDishwasherLarge space between neighboring housesAll-electric
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