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$48,937

¥7.8M · ¥109,751/m²

Charming 2DK House in Imacho

For sale · checked today · listed Feb 19, 2026

Higashiomi, Shiga滋賀県東近江市今町
2DK · 71.1 m² (765 sq ft)
598.3 m² of land (181.0 tsubo)
Wood-frame, 2 stories · Built 1978
JR Notogawa Station: 21 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.
Urbanization control area (市街化調整区域)New building and some renovations need permission. Ask what is allowed.
Built 1978, 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$2,029 – $2,070¥323,400 – ¥330,000

Acquisition tax$489 – $1,468¥78,000 – ¥234,000

Registration + scrivener$778 – $1,951¥124,000 – ¥311,000

Total to buy$52,233 – $54,427¥8,325,400 – ¥8,675,000

Every year

Property tax (est.)$206 – $499¥32,760 – ¥79,560

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

Lawson250 m

Supermarket1.5 km

Hospital1.5 km

Notogawa Station1.2 km

At this address

Earthquake28% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
Very high
VolcanoOntake is 142 km away
Far
TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
Moderate
SnowModerate snowfall in winter
Moderate
PopulationHigashiomi: -20% by 2050 (IPSS)
Declining
Airbnb / minpakuNo zoning rule found for this spot.
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Full listing details

This cozy 2DK detached house in Imacho offers a peaceful living environment with stunning mountain views. Built in 1978, the home features a spacious layout of 71.07 sqm and sits on a generous 598.34 sqm lot. Enjoy the tranquility of a quiet residential area while being just a 21-minute walk from Noto-gawa Station.

Parking for 3+ carsOver 100 tsubo of landMountain viewSystem kitchenQuiet residential areaCorner lotJapanese-style roomGarden over 10 tsuboCountryside sceneryBathroom over 1 tsuboWindow in bathroomNo building in frontAll rooms over 6 tatami matsIH cooking heater

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