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$22,498

¥3.5M · ¥117,845/m²

1DK apartment in Otsu, Shiga

For sale · checked today · listed Sep 16, 2026

  • Otsu, Shiga滋賀県大津市大物
  • 1DK · 29.7 m² (320 sq ft)
  • Floor 6 of 14 · 116 units in the building
  • Steel-reinforced concrete · 14 floors · Built 1993
  • JR Shiga Station: 21 min walk
  • ¥12,520/month building fees ($80)

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  • Freehold share of the landYour unit comes with an owned share of the land.
  • Urbanization control area (市街化調整区域)New building and some renovations need permission. Ask what is allowed.
  • 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$1,131 – $2,121¥176,000 – ¥330,000
Acquisition tax$225 – $675¥35,000 – ¥105,000
Registration + scrivener$633 – $1,421¥98,500 – ¥221,000
Total to buy$24,487 – $26,715¥3,809,500 – ¥4,156,000

Every year

Property tax (est.)$94 – $229¥14,700 – ¥35,700
Fire + earthquake insurance (est.)$96 – $257¥15,000 – ¥40,000
Building fees (from the listing)$966¥150,240

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

Life around the house

Lawson950 m
Supermarket5.7 km
Hospital6.3 km
Shiga Station1.3 km

At this address

  • Earthquake20% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    High
  • VolcanoOntake is 159 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
    Moderate
  • SnowModerate snowfall in winter
    Moderate
  • PopulationOtsu: -15% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Declining
  • Airbnb / minpakuNo zoning rule found for this spot.
    Ask the town hall
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Full listing details

This 1DK apartment was built in 1993 and comes with 29.7 m² of floor space on the 6th floor of a 14-story building. Located in Otsu, Shiga, the property is a 21-minute walk from the nearest station. Monthly costs run ¥10,000 in management fees plus ¥2,520 into the repair reserve fund. The listing highlights open-air bath, lake or pond views, mountain views and summer retreat area.

Handover possible this yearAvailable immediatelyHandover possible before the end of MarchLake or pond viewsMountain viewsSummer retreat areaPlenty of natural lightExtensive shared facilitiesQuiet residential areaJapanese-style tatami roomStrong building securityGround-level parkingSwimming poolNo building blocking the frontGood airflowGood viewsElevatorBicycle parkingOpen-air bathMotorcycle parkingAll-electric homeShared open-air hot spring bath
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