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$102,432

¥16M · ¥175,604/m²

Upcoming 3LDK House in Hofu

For sale · checked today · price cut ¥900,000 on Sep 5, 2026

  • Hofu, Yamaguchi山口県防府市華城中央2
  • 3LDK · 91 m² (980 sq ft)
  • 213.3 m² of land (64.5 tsubo)
  • Light steel-frame, 2 stories · Built 1979
  • JR Hofu Station: 38 min walk

Ownership check

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  • FreeholdYou would own the land, not lease it.
  • Rebuild rules not statedAsk whether the plot has the road frontage to rebuild.
  • Outside the zoning planRural land with few zoning rules. Check with the town hall before major works.
  • Built 1979, before the 1981 earthquake codeOlder quake standard. Budget for a structural check and possible retrofit.

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What it costs to buy and keep

On top of the price, once

Agent commissionLegal maximum$3,803¥593,340
Acquisition tax$1,024 – $3,073¥159,800 – ¥479,400
Registration + scrivener$1,089 – $3,074¥169,900 – ¥479,600
Total to buy$108,349 – $112,383¥16,903,040 – ¥17,532,340

Every year

Property tax (est.)$430 – $1,045¥67,116 – ¥162,996
Fire + earthquake insurance (est.)$192 – $641¥30,000 – ¥100,000

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

Life around the house

Lawson890 m
Supermarket680 m
Hospital1.9 km
Hofu Station2.4 km

At this address

  • Earthquake10% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    High
  • VolcanoKuju is 110 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 upcoming 3LDK detached house in Hofu, with a building area of 91 sqm on a spacious 213.25 sqm lot, is set to be completed in April. Conveniently located just a 38-minute walk from Hofu Station, this property offers a great opportunity for families looking to settle in a peaceful area.

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