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$46,679

¥7.4M · ¥18,795/m²

Flexible Land for Custom Home in Yamagata

For sale · checked today · listed Mar 17, 2026

  • Yamagata, Yamagata山形県山形市大字谷柏
  • 395.9 m² of land (119.7 tsubo)
  • JR Zao Station: 25 min by bus + 1 min walk

Ownership check

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

2 things to check before you go further.
  • FreeholdYou would own the land, not lease it.
  • Likely rebuildableNo restriction recorded. Worth confirming the road frontage.
  • Setback requiredPart of the plot must be given to the road if you rebuild. Ask how much.
  • Urbanization control area (市街化調整区域)New building and some renovations need permission. Ask what is allowed.

Read from the listing. Ask us and we confirm each point before you spend money on a trip. Cash buyers can buy from abroad; Japanese mortgages usually need residency.

What it costs to buy and keep

On top of the price, once

Agent commissionLegal maximum$1,954 – $2,070¥311,520 – ¥330,000
Acquisition tax$467 – $1,400¥74,400 – ¥223,200
Registration + scrivener$767 – $1,906¥122,200 – ¥303,800
Total to buy$49,867 – $52,056¥7,948,120 – ¥8,297,000

Every year

Property tax (est.)$196 – $476¥31,248 – ¥75,888

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

Life around the house

FamilyMart530 m
Supermarket2.3 km
Hospital3.1 km
Zao Station1.9 km

At this address

  • Earthquake4% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    Slightly high
  • VolcanoZao is 16 km away
    Within 20 km
  • TyphoonsLow for this prefecture
    Low
  • SnowHeavy snowfall in winter
    Heavy
  • PopulationYamagata: -20% 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 spacious 395.86 sqm land in Yamagata comes without building conditions, allowing you to choose your preferred house manufacturer. Located in a quiet residential area with beautiful mountain views, it provides a peaceful environment while being just a short bus ride from the Zao station.

Over 100 tsuboCleared landMountain viewsGood sunlightSouth-facing roadQuiet residential areaRural sceneryGreen residential area
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