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$217,909

¥33.9M · ¥372,527/m²

4LDK apartment in Higashi Ward, Kumamoto

For sale · checked today · listed Sep 16, 2026

  • Higashi Ward, Kumamoto熊本県熊本市東区月出1-1-40
  • 4LDK · 91 m² (980 sq ft)
  • Floor 11 of 14 · 104 units in the building
  • Reinforced concrete · 14 floors · Built 2007
  • 神水交差点 Station: 32 min walk
  • ¥19,560/month building fees ($126)

Ownership check

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Nothing in the listing blocks a purchase.
  • Freehold share of the landYour unit comes with an owned share of the land.
  • Quasi-Industrial zoneInside the town plan.
  • Built 2007, to the 1981 earthquake codeBuilt under the modern quake standard.

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What it costs to buy and keep

On top of the price, once

Agent commissionLegal maximum$7,615¥1,184,700
Acquisition tax$2,179 – $6,537¥339,000 – ¥1,017,000
Registration + scrivener$1,668 – $5,387¥259,500 – ¥838,000
Total to buy$229,371 – $237,448¥35,683,200 – ¥36,939,700

Every year

Property tax (est.)$915 – $2,223¥142,380 – ¥345,780
Fire + earthquake insurance (est.)$96 – $257¥15,000 – ¥40,000
Building fees (from the listing)$1,509¥234,720

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

Life around the house

FamilyMart150 m
Supermarket640 m
Hospital260 m
Tōkai-Gakuen-mae Station2.2 km

At this address

  • Earthquake8% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    High
  • VolcanoAso is 33 km away
    Nearby
  • TyphoonsHigh for this prefecture
    High
  • SnowLittle or no snow most winters
    None
  • PopulationHigashi Ward: -12% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Declining
  • Airbnb / minpakuShort-term letting is allowed in this zone. Registration is still required.
    Allowed
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Full listing details

This 4LDK apartment was built in 2007 and comes with 91 m² of floor space on the 11th floor of a 14-story building. Located in Higashi Ward, Kumamoto, the property is a 32-minute walk from the nearest station. Monthly costs run ¥9,560 in management fees plus ¥10,000 into the repair reserve fund. Features include mountain views, supermarket within a 10-minute walk, two or more train lines within reach and pets negotiable.

Available immediatelyTwo or more train lines within reachMountain viewsSupermarket within a 10-minute walkClose to the town centerInterior renovatedFitted kitchenBathroom dryerCorner unitPlenty of natural lightStorage in every roomQuiet residential areaLiving-dining-kitchen over 24 sqmHigh floorVanity unit with shower headOpen kitchen facing the living roomStrong building securityWide balconyBathroom over 3.3 sqmBalconies on two or more sidesFlooring replacedGround-level parkingAutomatic bath fillingWashlet toiletVideo intercomGood airflowWood flooring throughoutGood viewsWalk-in closetInduction cooktopPets negotiableElevatorParcel delivery boxDishwasherWater purifier
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