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$37,644

¥6M · ¥43,567/m²

Versatile 7DK House in Shiroshitamachi, Niihama

For sale · checked today · listed Feb 17, 2026

  • Niihama, Ehime愛媛県新居浜市城下町
  • 7DK · 137.7 m² (1,482 sq ft)
  • 258.8 m² of land (78.3 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame, 2 stories · Built 1975
  • JR Niihama Station: 13 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 1975, 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$1,656 – $2,070¥264,000 – ¥330,000
Acquisition tax$376 – $1,129¥60,000 – ¥180,000
Registration + scrivener$722 – $1,725¥115,000 – ¥275,000
Total to buy$40,398 – $42,569¥6,439,000 – ¥6,785,000

Every year

Property tax (est.)$158 – $384¥25,200 – ¥61,200
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

FamilyMart940 m
Supermarket510 m
Hospital1.8 km
Niihama Station940 m

At this address

  • Earthquake46% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    Very high
  • VolcanoKuju is 213 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
    Moderate
  • SnowLittle or no snow most winters
    None
  • PopulationNiihama: -27% 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 7DK detached house, built in 1975, offers a generous land area of 258.75 sqm and a building area of 137.72 sqm. Located in a quiet residential area, it features a south-facing garden, ample natural light, and a wooden deck, making it perfect for family gatherings. With a 13-minute walk to Niihama Station, this property is ideal for those seeking both space and convenience.

Over 50 tsubo of landGood sunlightSouth-facing roadQuiet residential areaJapanese-style room2 storiesSouth-facing balconySouth gardenWindow in bathroomNo buildings in frontGood ventilationWood deck
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