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$99,923

¥16M · ¥125,314/m²

Conveniently Located 4LDK House in Higashi-Kumamoto

For sale · checked today · price cut ¥1.9M on Aug 31, 2026

  • Higashi Ward, Kumamoto熊本県熊本市東区小山5
  • 4LDK+S · 127.5 m² (1,373 sq ft)
  • 167 m² of land (50.5 tsubo)
  • Wood-frame · 2 floors · Built 1990
  • JR Hikarinomori Station: 56 min walk

Ownership check

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  • FreeholdYou would own the land, not lease it.
  • Likely rebuildableNo restriction recorded. Worth confirming the road frontage.
  • Built 1990, 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$3,710¥593,340
Acquisition tax$999 – $2,998¥159,800 – ¥479,400
Registration + scrivener$1,062 – $2,999¥169,900 – ¥479,600
Total to buy$105,695 – $109,630¥16,903,040 – ¥17,532,340

Every year

Property tax (est.)$420 – $1,019¥67,116 – ¥162,996
Fire + earthquake insurance (est.)$313 – $938¥50,000 – ¥150,000

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

Life around the house

Other570 m
Supermarket1.0 km
Hospital1.4 km
Musashizuka Station2.8 km

At this address

  • Earthquake8% chance of strong shaking in 30 years (J-SHIS)
    High
  • VolcanoAso is 30 km away
    Nearby
  • TyphoonsHigh for this prefecture
    High
  • SnowLittle or no snow most winters
    None
  • PopulationHigashi Ward: +1% by 2050 (IPSS)
    Growing
  • 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 spacious 4LDK+S detached house, built in 1990, offers easy access to the Kumamoto IC and the airport. With a generous land area of 166.98 sqm and a building area of 127.52 sqm, it features a south-facing layout, a renovated interior, and ample storage throughout. Enjoy the tranquility of a quiet residential area while being just a short walk from local supermarkets.

Parking for 2 carsImmediate occupancyLand over 50 tsuboEnergy-efficient water heaterSupermarket within 10 minutesClose to city centerInterior renovationSouth-facingSystem kitchenBathroom dryerGood sunlight exposureStorage in all roomsQuiet residential areaLDK over 15 tatamiJapanese-style roomLevel landGardenWashbasin with shower2-storySouth-facing balconyAuto bathHeated toilet seatSouth gardenTV monitor intercomUrban fringeGood ventilationIH cooking heaterDishwasherLow traffic areaAll-electric
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