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$181,193

¥28.9M · ¥172,151/m²

Spacious 6LDK Corner Lot House in Seiwadai, Kobe

For sale · checked today · listed Feb 19, 2026

  • Kita Ward, Kobe, Hyogo兵庫県神戸市北区星和台1
  • 6LDK+S · 167.8 m² (1,806 sq ft)
  • 357.8 m² of land (108.2 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame, 2 stories · Built 1988
  • Nishi Suzurandai Station: 15 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.
  • Low-rise Residential zoneInside the town plan.
  • Built 1988, 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$6,393¥1,019,040
Acquisition tax$1,812 – $5,436¥288,800 – ¥866,400
Registration + scrivener$1,471 – $4,628¥234,400 – ¥737,600
Total to buy$190,869 – $197,650¥30,422,240 – ¥31,503,040

Every year

Property tax (est.)$761 – $1,848¥121,296 – ¥294,576
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

Lawson290 m
Supermarket600 m
Hospital240 m
Nishi Suzurandai Station870 m

At this address

  • Earthquake28% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    Very high
  • VolcanoOntake is 250 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
    Moderate
  • SnowLight snowfall in winter
    Light
  • PopulationKita Ward, Kobe: -19% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Declining
  • 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 expansive 6LDK corner lot house offers approximately 108 tsubo of land and is beautifully landscaped. With a building area of 167.76 sqm, this home features a bright living space, a traditional Japanese room, and a well-maintained garden. Located just a 15-minute walk from Nishisuzurandai Station, it provides ample space for a growing family.

LDK over 20 tatami matsOver 100 tsubo of landSouth-facingSystem kitchenGood sunlightStorage in all roomsQuiet residential areaCorner lotJapanese roomGarden over 10 tsubo
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