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$50,192

¥8M · ¥58,724/m²

Charming House with Separate Storage in Sakata

For sale · checked today · listed Jul 30, 2026

  • Sakata, Yamagata山形県酒田市市条字小平
  • 3LDK+S · 136.2 m² (1,466 sq ft)
  • 641.6 m² of land (194.1 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame, 1 story · Built 1995
  • JR Mototate Station: 97 min walk

Ownership check

Foreigners can buy property in Japan on the same terms as locals. Here is what this listing says.

2 things to check before you go further.
  • FreeholdYou would own the land, not lease it.
  • Needs permission to build (土砂災害警戒区域)Landslide caution zone (yellow). Disclosure is required; building is generally allowed.
  • Built 1995, wooden, before the 2000 updateMeets the 1981 code but not the 2000 rules for wooden houses. Ask for an inspection.

Read from the listing. Ask us and we confirm each point before you spend money on a trip. Cash buyers can buy from abroad; Japanese mortgages usually need residency.

What it costs to buy and keep

On top of the price, once

Agent commissionLegal maximum$2,070¥330,000
Acquisition tax$502 – $1,506¥80,000 – ¥240,000
Registration + scrivener$784 – $1,976¥125,000 – ¥315,000
Total to buy$53,549 – $55,744¥8,535,000 – ¥8,885,000

Every year

Property tax (est.)$211 – $512¥33,600 – ¥81,600
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

7-Eleven2.2 km
Supermarket2.2 km
Hospital2.2 km
Minamichōkai Station5.8 km

At this address

  • Earthquake10% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    High
  • VolcanoZao is 99 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsLow for this prefecture
    Low
  • SnowHeavy snowfall in winter
    Heavy
  • PopulationSakata: -53% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Steep decline
  • Airbnb / minpakuNo zoning rule found for this spot.
    Ask the town hall
Flood, landslide and tsunami maps for this spot

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Full listing details

This charming house features a separate storage facility and offers a traditional Japanese aesthetic. It is perfect for those seeking a blend of functionality and style.

Parking for 2 carsLand over 100 tsuboSystem kitchenGood sunlightJapanese-style roomGarden over 10 tsuboBathroom over 1 tsuboBathroom with windowGood ventilationAll rooms over 6 tatami
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