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$225,289

¥35.8M · ¥363,341/m²

Versatile 2LDK House in Central Chiba

For sale · checked today · price raised on Aug 25, 2026

  • Chuo Ward, Chiba千葉県千葉市中央区東本町
  • 2LDK · 98.5 m² (1,061 sq ft)
  • 165.3 m² of land (50.0 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame, 2 stories · Built 2006
  • JR Chiba Station: 24 min walk

Ownership check

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  • FreeholdYou would own the land, not lease it.
  • Needs permission to build (宅地造成工事規制区域)Residential land development control zone. Grading and earthworks need a permit.
  • Setback requiredPart of the plot must be given to the road if you rebuild. Ask how much.
  • Residential zoneInside the town plan.
  • Built 2006, to the 2000 earthquake codeBuilt under the current rules for wooden houses.

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What it costs to buy and keep

On top of the price, once

Agent commissionLegal maximum$7,850¥1,247,400
Acquisition tax$2,253 – $6,759¥358,000 – ¥1,074,000
Registration + scrivener$1,693 – $5,513¥269,000 – ¥876,000
Total to buy$237,085 – $245,410¥37,674,400 – ¥38,997,400

Every year

Property tax (est.)$946 – $2,298¥150,360 – ¥365,160
Fire + earthquake insurance (est.)$315 – $944¥50,000 – ¥150,000

Estimates from the asking price. Taxes are set on the assessed value, which is usually lower.

Life around the house

FamilyMart230 m
Supermarket210 m
Hospital120 m
Yoshikawa-Koen Station940 m

At this address

  • Earthquake40% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    Very high
  • VolcanoHakone is 109 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsHigh for this prefecture
    High
  • SnowLittle or no snow most winters
    None
  • PopulationChuo Ward: -8% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Stable
  • 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 2LDK detached house, built in 2006, offers the potential to convert the second-floor south-facing room into a third bedroom, enhancing its versatility. With a spacious layout of 98.53 sqm and a land area of 165.28 sqm, it features a modern kitchen, ample storage, and a sunny balcony, all situated in a quiet residential area just 24 minutes from Chiba Station.

Parking for 2 carsLDK over 18 tatamiClose to city centerSouth-facingSystem kitchenGood sunlightStorage in all roomsQuiet residential areaBarrier-freeTwo toiletsBathroom over 1 tsubo2 storiesSouth-facing balconyDouble glazingWashlet toiletUnderfloor storageWindow in bathroomTV intercomGood ventilationFlooring in all roomsWood deckWalk-in closetAll rooms over 6 tatamiLiving room stairsDouble glazing in all roomsCity gasShoe-in closetElementary school within 10 minutes on footLow traffic in surrounding area
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