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$119,206

¥19M · ¥279,248/m²

Bright 3LDK Apartment in Soka

For sale · checked today · listed Mar 10, 2026

  • Soka, Saitama埼玉県草加市谷塚1
  • 3LDK · 68 m² (732 sq ft)
  • Floor 3 of 8 · 138 units in the building
  • Steel-reinforced concrete, 8 stories · Built 1982
  • Yatsuka Station: 7 min walk
  • ¥20,000/month building fees ($125)

Ownership check

Foreigners can buy property in Japan on the same terms as locals. Here is what this listing says.

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 1982, 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$4,348¥693,000
Acquisition tax$1,192 – $3,576¥190,000 – ¥570,000
Registration + scrivener$1,161 – $3,388¥185,000 – ¥540,000
Total to buy$125,907 – $130,518¥20,068,000 – ¥20,803,000

Every year

Property tax (est.)$501 – $1,216¥79,800 – ¥193,800
Fire + earthquake insurance (est.)$94 – $251¥15,000 – ¥40,000
Building fees (from the listing)$1,506¥240,000

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

Life around the house

Lawson80 m
Supermarket150 m
Hospital240 m
Yatsuka Station150 m

At this address

  • Earthquake45% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    Very high
  • VolcanoHakone is 95 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsModerate for this prefecture
    Moderate
  • SnowLight snowfall in winter
    Light
  • PopulationSoka: -7% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Stable
  • Airbnb / minpakuShort-term letting is allowed in this zone. Registration is still required.
    Allowed
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Full listing details

This 3LDK apartment, located just 7 minutes from Tanizuka Station, features a spacious 68.04 sqm layout with an east-facing balcony. Built in 1982, it offers excellent transportation convenience and is ideal for families seeking a comfortable living space.

Flat walk to the stationJapanese-style roomSelf-parkingElevatorWell-maintained sidewalks
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