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$307,426

¥49M · ¥294,772/m²

Spacious 7DK Detached House in Nishishinmachi

For sale · checked today · listed Feb 17, 2026

  • Akashi, Hyogo兵庫県明石市西新町1
  • 7DK · 166.2 m² (1,789 sq ft)
  • 233.8 m² of land (70.7 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame, 2 stories · Built 1997
  • Nishi-Shimmachi Station: 8 min walk

Ownership check

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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 1997, wooden, before the 2000 updateMeets the 1981 code but not the 2000 rules for wooden houses. Ask for an inspection.

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What it costs to buy and keep

On top of the price, once

Agent commissionLegal maximum$10,559¥1,683,000
Acquisition tax$3,074 – $9,223¥490,000 – ¥1,470,000
Registration + scrivener$2,102 – $7,152¥335,000 – ¥1,140,000
Total to buy$323,161 – $334,360¥51,508,000 – ¥53,293,000

Every year

Property tax (est.)$1,291 – $3,136¥205,800 – ¥499,800
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

Lawson110 m
Supermarket440 m
Hospital80 m
Nishi-Shimmachi Station410 m

At this address

  • Earthquake31% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    Very high
  • VolcanoOntake is 265 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
    Moderate
  • SnowLight snowfall in winter
    Light
  • PopulationAkashi: -11% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Declining
  • Airbnb / minpakuNo zoning rule found for this spot.
    Ask the town hall
Flood, landslide and tsunami maps for this spot

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Full listing details

This expansive 7DK detached house, built in 1997, is perfect for multi-generational living. Located just 8 minutes from Nishishinmachi Station, the property offers ample space for families with a generous layout and good sunlight. With parking available for two cars, this home is situated in a quiet neighborhood close to local amenities.

Parking for 2 carsGood sunlightQuiet neighborhoodTwo toiletsFlat landStorage under the floor
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