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$87,037

¥13.8M · ¥152,554/m²

Vacant Land for New Construction in Wani Naka

For sale · checked today · price cut ¥1M on Aug 21, 2026

  • Otsu, Shiga滋賀県大津市和邇中
  • 4DK · 90.5 m² (974 sq ft)
  • 175.1 m² of land (53.0 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame · 2 floors · Built 1998
  • JR Wani Station: 12 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.
  • Low-rise Residential zoneInside the town plan.
  • Built 1998, 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$3,288¥521,400
Acquisition tax$870 – $2,611¥138,000 – ¥414,000
Registration + scrivener$1,003 – $2,750¥159,000 – ¥436,000
Total to buy$92,199 – $95,686¥14,618,400 – ¥15,171,400

Every year

Property tax (est.)$366 – $888¥57,960 – ¥140,760
Fire + earthquake insurance (est.)$315 – $946¥50,000 – ¥150,000

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

Life around the house

Lawson1.5 km
Supermarket770 m
Hospital400 m
Wani Station770 m

At this address

  • Earthquake18% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    High
  • VolcanoOntake is 164 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
    Moderate
  • SnowModerate snowfall in winter
    Moderate
  • PopulationOtsu: +2% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Growing
  • 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 parcel of land, measuring approximately 53.07 tsubo, is perfect for new construction. Located in Wani Naka, just a 12-minute walk from Wani Station, the flat land offers a south-facing orientation and is situated in a quiet residential area. It's an ideal opportunity for those looking to build their dream home.

Land over 50 tsuboSouth-facingFacing south roadRoad over 6m wideCorner lot2 storiesElementary school within 10 minutes walkFlat land
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