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$161,869

¥25.8M · ¥453,826/m²

Historic 3LDK Home Near Tanbaguchi Station in Kyoto

For sale · checked today · listed Feb 16, 2026

  • Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto京都府京都市下京区小坂町
  • 3LDK · 56.9 m² (612 sq ft)
  • 68.3 m² of land (20.7 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame, 2 stories · Built 1965
  • JR Tambaguchi 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.
  • Residential zoneInside the town plan.
  • Built 1965, 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$5,756¥917,400
Acquisition tax$1,619 – $4,856¥258,000 – ¥774,000
Registration + scrivener$1,374 – $4,241¥219,000 – ¥676,000
Total to buy$170,617 – $176,722¥27,194,400 – ¥28,167,400

Every year

Property tax (est.)$680 – $1,651¥108,360 – ¥263,160
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

Lawson350 m
Supermarket520 m
Hospital30 m
Tambaguchi Station410 m

At this address

  • Earthquake15% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    High
  • VolcanoOntake is 186 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
    Moderate
  • SnowLight snowfall in winter
    Light
  • PopulationShimogyo Ward: -15% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Declining
  • Airbnb / minpakuAllowed with a local limit on nights or seasons. Confirm with the town hall.
    Up to 60 nights
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Full listing details

This historic 3LDK detached house, built in the Taisho era, is located just an 8-minute walk from Tanbaguchi Station. With a blend of traditional charm and modern amenities, it is perfect for families looking for a unique living experience. The property is situated in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to urban conveniences.

Multiple train lines availableClose to urban areaInterior and exterior renovationGood sunlightStorage in all roomsFlat access to the stationQuiet residential areaShaped landShower-equipped washbasinExterior renovationTwo storiesSoutheast-facingFlooring replacedHeated toilet seatWindow in bathroomWater-saving toiletClose to urban areaGood ventilationAll rooms with flooringCity gasElementary school within 10 minutesFlat landLow surrounding trafficHigh-performance toilet
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