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$152,458

¥24.3M · ¥279,214/m²

Charming 3LDK Home in Yahashicho, Kusatsu

For sale · checked today · listed Feb 19, 2026

  • Kusatsu, Shiga滋賀県草津市矢橋町18-8
  • 3LDK · 87 m² (937 sq ft)
  • 102.7 m² of land (31.1 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame, 2 stories · Built 1979
  • JR Minami-Kusatsu Station: 16 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.
  • Residential zoneInside the town plan.
  • 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$5,445¥867,900
Acquisition tax$1,525 – $4,574¥243,000 – ¥729,000
Registration + scrivener$1,327 – $4,053¥211,500 – ¥646,000
Total to buy$160,755 – $166,530¥25,622,400 – ¥26,542,900

Every year

Property tax (est.)$640 – $1,555¥102,060 – ¥247,860
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

Lawson410 m
Supermarket380 m
Hospital320 m
Minami-Kusatsu Station1.1 km

At this address

  • Earthquake17% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    High
  • VolcanoOntake is 171 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
    Moderate
  • SnowModerate snowfall in winter
    Moderate
  • PopulationKusatsu: +0% 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 cozy 3LDK detached house, constructed in 1979, is conveniently located just a 16-minute walk from Minami-Kusatsu Station. With a building area of 87.03 sqm and a land area of 102.66 sqm, it provides a comfortable living space in a tranquil neighborhood. Perfect for families looking for a peaceful yet accessible home.

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