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$66,653

¥10.5M · ¥152,560/m²

3LDK apartment in Arao, Kumamoto

For sale · checked today · listed Sep 30, 2026

Arao, Kumamoto熊本県荒尾市西原町１
3LDK · 68.8 m² (740 sq ft)
Floor 7 of 11 · 46 units in the building
Steel-reinforced concrete · 11 floors · Built 1993
JR Arao Station: 10 min walk
¥26,900/month building fees ($171)

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Freehold share of the landYour unit comes with an owned share of the land.
Commercial zoneInside the town plan.
Built 1993, to the 1981 earthquake codeBuilt under the modern quake standard.

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What it costs to buy and keep

On top of the price, once

Agent commissionLegal maximum$2,619¥412,170

Acquisition tax$667 – $2,000¥104,900 – ¥314,700

Registration + scrivener$905 – $2,350¥142,450 – ¥369,800

Total to buy$70,844 – $73,621¥11,149,520 – ¥11,586,670

Every year

Property tax (est.)$280 – $680¥44,058 – ¥106,998

Fire + earthquake insurance (est.)$95 – $254¥15,000 – ¥40,000

Building fees (from the listing)$2,051¥322,800

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

Life around the house

7-Eleven1.6 km

Supermarket2.3 km

Hospital730 m

Arao Station700 m

At this address

Earthquake6% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
High
VolcanoUnzen is 29 km away
Nearby
TyphoonsHigh for this prefecture
High
SnowLittle or no snow most winters
None
PopulationArao: -30% by 2050 (IPSS)
Steep decline
Airbnb / minpakuShort-term letting is allowed in this zone. Registration is still required.
Allowed

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Full listing details

Built in 1993, this 3LDK apartment has 68.8 m² of floor space on the 7th floor of an 11-story building. Located in Arao, Kumamoto, the property is a 10-minute walk from the nearest station. Monthly costs run ¥6,900 in management fees plus ¥20,000 into the repair reserve fund. Listed features include supermarket within a 10-minute walk, pets negotiable, elevator and interior renovated.

Supermarket within a 10-minute walkInterior renovatedFitted kitchenCorner unitQuiet residential areaVanity unit with shower headStrong building securityWashlet toiletPets negotiableElevatorBicycle parkingMotorcycle parking

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