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$37,644

¥6M · ¥37,738/m²

Spacious 5DK House in Sakata City

For sale · checked today · price cut ¥1.9M on Jun 8, 2026

  • Sakata, Yamagata山形県酒田市東泉町3
  • 5DK+2S · 159 m² (1,711 sq ft)
  • 293.3 m² of land (88.7 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame, 2 stories · Built 1984
  • JR Sakata Station: 16 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.
  • Residential zoneInside the town plan.
  • Built 1984, 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$1,656 – $2,070¥264,000 – ¥330,000
Acquisition tax$376 – $1,129¥60,000 – ¥180,000
Registration + scrivener$722 – $1,725¥115,000 – ¥275,000
Total to buy$40,398 – $42,569¥6,439,000 – ¥6,785,000

Every year

Property tax (est.)$158 – $384¥25,200 – ¥61,200
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

Lawson260 m
Supermarket150 m
Hospital130 m
Sakata Station1.2 km

At this address

  • Earthquake10% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    High
  • VolcanoZao is 102 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsLow for this prefecture
    Low
  • SnowHeavy snowfall in winter
    Heavy
  • PopulationSakata: -39% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Steep decline
  • 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 charming 5DK+2S house in Sakata City offers ample living space with a generous land area of 293.34 sqm. Built in 1984, the property is located in a quiet residential area just a 16-minute walk from Sakata Station. Enjoy the bright and airy interiors, perfect for relaxation, along with features like a well-maintained garden and parking for three vehicles.

Parking for 3+ carsLand over 50 tsuboSupermarket within 10 minutesGood sunlight exposureStorage in all roomsQuiet residential areaRoad width over 6mCorner lotJapanese-style roomShaped landGarden over 10 tsubo2 storiesWashlet toiletUnderfloor storageWindow in bathroomGreenery-rich neighborhoodGood ventilationElementary school within 10 minutesFlat landWithin a planned areaStorage room
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