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$18,822

¥3M · ¥25,142/m²

Bright 6DK Home in Yamanote Town

For sale · checked today · price cut ¥1.5M on Aug 11, 2026

  • Ube, Yamaguchi山口県宇部市山の手町
  • 6DK · 119.3 m² (1,284 sq ft)
  • 242 m² of land (73.2 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame, 2 stories · Built 1978
  • 山の手町 bus stop: 4 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 1978, 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$966 – $2,070¥154,000 – ¥330,000
Acquisition tax$188 – $565¥30,000 – ¥90,000
Registration + scrivener$602 – $1,324¥96,000 – ¥211,000
Total to buy$20,579 – $22,781¥3,280,000 – ¥3,631,000

Every year

Property tax (est.)$79 – $192¥12,600 – ¥30,600
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

7-Eleven1.8 km
Supermarket1.1 km
Hospital1.3 km
Ube Station980 m

At this address

  • Earthquake8% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    High
  • VolcanoKuju is 102 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
    Moderate
  • SnowLight snowfall in winter
    Light
  • PopulationUbe: -33% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Steep decline
  • 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 charming 6DK detached house, built in 1978, is located in a quiet residential area just 4 minutes from Yamanote Town Station. With a building area of 119.32 sqm and a spacious land area of 242 sqm, this two-story home boasts excellent sunlight exposure and features traditional Japanese rooms. It's an ideal choice for families looking for a peaceful neighborhood.

Over 50 tsubo of landGood sunlightQuiet residential areaRoad width over 6mJapanese-style room2 storiesWindow in the bathroom
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