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$125,480

¥20M · ¥60,102/m²

Historic 10LDK Traditional House in Higashikawachi

For sale · checked today · listed Jul 26, 2026

  • Tainai, Niigata新潟県胎内市東川内
  • 10LDK · 332.8 m² (3,582 sq ft)
  • 3,605.5 m² of land (1090.6 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame, 2 stories · Built 1868
  • JR Nakajo Station: 2.1 km by car

Ownership check

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  • FreeholdYou would own the land, not lease it.
  • Likely rebuildableNo restriction recorded. Worth confirming the road frontage.
  • Outside the zoning planRural land with few zoning rules. Check with the town hall before major works.
  • Built 1868, 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$4,555¥726,000
Acquisition tax$1,255 – $3,764¥200,000 – ¥600,000
Registration + scrivener$1,192 – $3,513¥190,000 – ¥560,000
Total to buy$132,482 – $137,313¥21,116,000 – ¥21,886,000

Every year

Property tax (est.)$527 – $1,280¥84,000 – ¥204,000
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

Lawson1.4 km
Supermarket2.8 km
Hospital1.7 km
Nakajo Station1.8 km

At this address

  • Earthquake12% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    High
  • VolcanoBandai is 78 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsLow for this prefecture
    Low
  • SnowHeavy snowfall in winter
    Heavy
  • PopulationTainai: -39% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Steep decline
  • 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 impressive 10LDK traditional house, built in 1868, features both a storehouse and a warehouse, showcasing its rich history. Set on a vast lot of over 3605.45 sqm, it has been partially renovated, combining traditional charm with modern amenities.

Parking for three or more vehiclesImmediate possessionOver 100 tsubo landInterior and exterior renovationSystem kitchenGood sunlight exposureSouth-facing roadLDK over 15 tatami matsRoad width over 6mCorner lotJapanese roomGardenOpen kitchenTwo storiesUnderfloor storageWindow in bathroomGood ventilationPantryWalk-in closetAll rooms over 6 tatami matsIH cooking heaterCity gasFieldTraditional house styleStorage

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