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$84,699

¥13.5M · ¥98,454/m²

Spacious 5DK Traditional House in Nishihara

For sale · checked today · listed Feb 14, 2026

  • Nishihara, Aso District, Kumamoto熊本県阿蘇郡西原村大字小森
  • 5DK · 137.1 m² (1,476 sq ft)
  • 535.5 m² of land (162.0 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame · 1 floor · Built 1985
  • JR Higo-Ozu Station: 78 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.
  • Built 1985, 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$3,209¥511,500
Acquisition tax$847 – $2,541¥135,000 – ¥405,000
Registration + scrivener$988 – $2,698¥157,500 – ¥430,000
Total to buy$89,743 – $93,147¥14,304,000 – ¥14,846,500

Every year

Property tax (est.)$356 – $864¥56,700 – ¥137,700
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

FamilyMart670 m
Supermarket3.7 km
Hospital3.7 km
Seta Station4.7 km

At this address

  • Earthquake8% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    High
  • VolcanoAso is 21 km away
    Nearby
  • TyphoonsHigh for this prefecture
    High
  • SnowLittle or no snow most winters
    None
  • PopulationNishihara, Aso District: +1% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Growing
  • Airbnb / minpakuNo zoning rule found for this spot.
    Ask the town hall
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Full listing details

This traditional 5DK house, built in 1985, offers a vast living space of 137.12 sqm on a large 535.48 sqm lot. With over 160 tsubo of land, it provides ample outdoor space for gardening or relaxation. Located in a serene neighborhood, it features a garden, multiple traditional rooms, and good sunlight exposure.

Parking for 3+ carsImmediate occupancy availableLand over 100 tsuboMountain viewClose to golf courseSupermarket within 10 minutesSouth-facingGood sunlightQuiet neighborhoodJapanese-style roomGarden over 10 tsuboFamily gardenTwo toiletsNatural materials usedWindow in bathroomSouth gardenGood ventilationAll rooms over 6 tatami matsFlat landAttic storageMovable partitions
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