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$345,070

¥55M · ¥386,942/m²

Charming 5LDK Historical Home in Chikugo

For sale · checked today · price cut ¥25M on Aug 7, 2026

Chikugo, Fukuoka福岡県筑後市大字溝口
5LDK+2S · 142.1 m² (1,530 sq ft)
2,761.2 m² of land (835.2 tsubo)
Wood-frame · 2 floors · Built 1890
JR Chikugo Funagoya Station: 45 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.
Outside the zoning planRural land with few zoning rules. Check with the town hall before major works.
Built 1890, 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$11,801¥1,881,000

Acquisition tax$3,451 – $10,352¥550,000 – ¥1,650,000

Registration + scrivener$2,415 – $8,031¥385,000 – ¥1,280,000

Total to buy$362,738 – $375,254¥57,816,000 – ¥59,811,000

Every year

Property tax (est.)$1,449 – $3,520¥231,000 – ¥561,000

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-Eleven2.0 km

Supermarket2.4 km

Hospital2.9 km

Chikugo Funagoya Station3.1 km

At this address

Earthquake6% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
High
VolcanoUnzen is 52 km away
Far
TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
Moderate
SnowLittle or no snow most winters
None
PopulationChikugo: -11% by 2050 (IPSS)
Declining
Airbnb / minpakuNo zoning rule found for this spot.
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Full listing details

This unique 5LDK home combines modern renovations with the charm of a traditional Meiji-era farmhouse. Set on a large 2761.19 sqm lot, it is located 45 minutes from Chikugo Funagoya station, offering a serene rural lifestyle.

Parking for 3 carsSystem kitchenGardenTwo bathroomsShower roomNatural materials usedTV monitor intercom

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