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$144,734

¥22.8M · ¥262,220/m²

4DK house in Sakata, Yamagata

For sale · checked today · listed Sep 25, 2026

  • Sakata, Yamagata山形県酒田市大宮町2
  • 4DK · 87 m² (936 sq ft)
  • 214.9 m² of land (65.0 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame · 1 floor · Built 2020
  • JR Higashi-Sakata Station: 48 min walk

Ownership check

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  • FreeholdYou would own the land, not lease it.
  • Needs permission to build (宅地造成工事規制区域)Residential land development control zone. Grading and earthworks need a permit.
  • Built 2020, to the 2000 earthquake codeBuilt under the current rules for wooden houses.

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What it costs to buy and keep

On top of the price, once

Agent commissionLegal maximum$5,195¥818,400
Acquisition tax$1,447 – $4,342¥228,000 – ¥684,000
Registration + scrivener$1,295 – $3,910¥204,000 – ¥616,000
Total to buy$152,672 – $158,182¥24,050,400 – ¥24,918,400

Every year

Property tax (est.)$608 – $1,476¥95,760 – ¥232,560
Fire + earthquake insurance (est.)$317 – $952¥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-Eleven220 m
Supermarket180 m
Hospital300 m
Higashi-Sakata Station3.0 km

At this address

  • Earthquake10% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    High
  • VolcanoZao is 97 km away
    Far
  • TyphoonsLow for this prefecture
    Low
  • SnowHeavy snowfall in winter
    Heavy
  • PopulationSakata: -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 4DK house, built in 2020, offers 87 m² of floor space on a 214.9 m² lot. It is in Sakata, Yamagata, a 48-minute walk from the nearest station. Listed features include parking for 2 cars, all-electric home, walk-in shoe closet, land over 165 sqm and double glazing in every room.

Building completion inspection certificateGround survey completedParking for 2 carsLand over 165 sqmFitted kitchenFrontage road at least 6 m wideRegular-shaped lotVanity unit with shower headBathroom over 3.3 sqmWashlet toiletUnder-floor storageWater-saving toiletInduction cooktopDouble glazing in every roomWalk-in shoe closetFlat lotAll-electric home
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