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$138,028

¥22M · ¥179,168/m²

Charming Traditional Home Ideal for Restaurant or Shop

For sale · checked today · listed Feb 16, 2026

Ube, Yamaguchi山口県宇部市中村３
5DK · 122.8 m² (1,322 sq ft)
454.9 m² of land (137.6 tsubo)
Wood-frame, 1 story · Built 1868
JR Kotoshiba Station: 17 min walk

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FreeholdYou would own the land, not lease it.
Rebuild rules not statedAsk whether the plot has the road frontage to rebuild.
Built 1868, 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$4,969¥792,000

Acquisition tax$1,380 – $4,141¥220,000 – ¥660,000

Registration + scrivener$1,255 – $3,764¥200,000 – ¥600,000

Total to buy$145,632 – $150,902¥23,212,000 – ¥24,052,000

Every year

Property tax (est.)$580 – $1,408¥92,400 – ¥224,400

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

Lawson640 m

Supermarket470 m

Hospital1.0 km

Kotoshiba Station1.4 km

At this address

Earthquake10% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
High
VolcanoKuju is 98 km away
Far
TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
Moderate
SnowLight snowfall in winter
Light
PopulationUbe: -29% by 2050 (IPSS)
Declining
Airbnb / minpakuNo zoning rule found for this spot.
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Full listing details

This charming traditional-style home is perfect for those looking to start a restaurant or shop. With a spacious layout and a large garden, it offers plenty of potential for business opportunities. Located 17 minutes from the nearest station, this property is a unique find.

Parking for 3+ carsLand over 100 tsuboJapanese-style roomUrban gas

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