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$144,177

¥23M · ¥140,207/m²

8DK house in Chikusei, Ibaraki

For sale · checked today · listed Jul 28, 2026

  • Chikusei, Ibaraki茨城県筑西市乙
  • 8DK · 163.9 m² (1,764 sq ft)
  • 555.1 m² of land (167.9 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame · 2 floors · Built 1983
  • JR Shimodate Station: 15 min walk

Ownership check

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  • FreeholdYou would own the land, not lease it.
  • Likely rebuildableNo restriction recorded. Worth confirming the road frontage.
  • Low-rise Residential zoneInside the town plan.
  • Built 1983, wooden, before the 2000 updateMeets the 1981 code but not the 2000 rules for wooden houses. Ask for an inspection.

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What it costs to buy and keep

On top of the price, once

Agent commissionLegal maximum$5,172¥824,340
Acquisition tax$1,442 – $4,325¥229,800 – ¥689,400
Registration + scrivener$1,286 – $3,887¥204,900 – ¥619,600
Total to buy$152,076 – $157,562¥24,239,040 – ¥25,113,340

Every year

Property tax (est.)$606 – $1,471¥96,516 – ¥234,396
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

FamilyMart410 m
Supermarket330 m
Hospital1.1 km
Shimodate Station960 m

At this address

  • Earthquake15% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    High
  • VolcanoAsama is 130 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
    Moderate
  • SnowLight snowfall in winter
    Light
  • PopulationChikusei: -33% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Steep decline
  • 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 8DK house was built in 1983 and comes with 163.9 m² of floor space on a 555.1 m² lot. It is in Chikusei, Ibaraki, a 15-minute walk from the nearest station. Listed features include vegetable garden, two or more train lines within reach, parking for 3 or more cars, available immediately and two toilets.

Parking for 3 or more carsAvailable immediatelyTwo or more train lines within reachLand over 330 sqmFitted kitchenPlenty of natural lightFaces a road on the south sideQuiet residential areaFrontage road at least 6 m wideJapanese-style tatami roomGardenVegetable gardenVanity unit with shower headTwo toilets2-storySouth-facing balconyWashlet toiletBathroom windowRoof terraceFlat lot
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