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$222,100

¥35.4M · ¥297,930/m²

4LDK house in Hofu, Yamaguchi

For sale · checked today · listed Aug 8, 2026

  • Hofu, Yamaguchi山口県防府市国衙4-6
  • 4LDK · 118.8 m² (1,279 sq ft)
  • 232.1 m² of land (70.2 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame · 2 floors · Built 2020
  • 国府中前 bus stop: 8 min walk

Ownership check

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

Nothing in the listing blocks a purchase.
  • FreeholdYou would own the land, not lease it.
  • Likely rebuildableNo restriction recorded. Worth confirming the road frontage.
  • Built 2020, 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$7,743¥1,234,200
Acquisition tax$2,221 – $6,663¥354,000 – ¥1,062,000
Registration + scrivener$1,675 – $5,446¥267,000 – ¥868,000
Total to buy$233,740 – $241,952¥37,255,200 – ¥38,564,200

Every year

Property tax (est.)$933 – $2,265¥148,680 – ¥361,080
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-Eleven640 m
Supermarket500 m
Hospital350 m
Hofu Station2.0 km

At this address

  • Earthquake10% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    High
  • VolcanoKuju is 113 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
    Moderate
  • SnowLight snowfall in winter
    Light
  • PopulationHofu: -18% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Declining
  • 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 4LDK house was built in 2020 and comes with 118.8 m² of floor space on a 232.1 m² lot. It is in Hofu, Yamaguchi, an 8-minute walk from the nearest bus stop. Listed features include supermarket within a 10-minute walk, level walk to the station, parking for 3 or more cars, all-electric home and solar power system.

Solar power systemParking for 3 or more carsLand over 165 sqmLiving-dining-kitchen over 29 sqmEnergy-efficient water heaterSupermarket within a 10-minute walkClose to the town centerFitted kitchenPlenty of natural lightStorage in every roomLevel walk to the stationQuiet residential areaVanity unit with shower headHigh-roof parking spaceTwo toiletsBathroom over 3.3 sqm2-storyDouble-glazed windowsAutomatic bath fillingWashlet toiletBathroom windowVideo intercomWater-saving toiletGood airflowGood viewsPantryWalk-in closetInduction cooktopStaircase in the living roomDouble glazing in every roomWalk-in shoe closetSatellite and cable TV readyLittle passing trafficAll-electric homeHigh-spec toilet
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