Renovated single-storey 11DK kominka with storehouse and garage on 1,545 m², Agano
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Rooms, land rights, zoning, roads
| Layout | 11DK |
| Building area | 337.45 m² |
| Land area | 1545.49 m² (468 tsubo) |
| Structure | Wooden, 1 floor |
| Built | 1979 (Showa 54), 47 years old |
| Parking | Yes, 6 cars (free) |
| Current status | Vacant |
| Land rights | Freehold (shoyūken) |
| Zoning | No zoning designation |
| City planning | Unzoned planning area |
| Building coverage / floor-area ratio | 70% / 200% |
| Land category | Residential land |
| Road access | Public road 5.5 m; Public road 3 m |
| Sale type | Seller (direct) |
| Handover | Immediate |
| Listed | 2026-08-09 |
Pros and cons of this 11DK house
Single-storey traditional house of about 337 m² on a 1,545 m² corner lot with roads on the west and north, keeping old-style character with a 12.5-tatami dining kitchen.
Why it stands out
- Generous plot: 1545.49 m² (about 468 tsubo)
- Already renovated
- Traditional kominka character
Points to check
- Built 1979, before the 1981 earthquake code — inspect and budget for reinforcement
- Old wooden house: expect renovation work (roof, plumbing, insulation)
- Large plot means more upkeep (weeding, fences, snow)
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Where it is
20 km to Niigata airport154 km to Sendaias the crow flies
Agano: 38,454 people (January 2026) · -7% since 2021
Distances from the listing · population: Ministry of Internal Affairs, resident register.
Floor plan
Plan from the original listing (layout labels are in Japanese: 洋 = Western-style room, 和 = tatami room, LDK = living-dining-kitchen, 納戸 = storage room). Click to enlarge.
Can a foreigner buy it?
Good, with a few checks. Nothing blocking, but a couple of points to confirm with the agent.
FineYou own the landFreehold
Full ownership (shoyūken) of land and house — foreigners have exactly the same rights as Japanese buyers.
FineRebuild & road accessRoad access OK
Faces a public road of at least 4 m. Rebuilding is normally allowed.
CheckEarthquake standardPre-1981 code (built 1979)
Built before the 1981 seismic code. Common for cheap houses and not unsafe by definition, but get an inspection and budget for reinforcement; banks and insurers treat these houses differently.
CheckPaying for itPlan on cash
Japanese banks give little value to old wooden houses, and non-residents rarely get loans. Residents and permanent residents have more options.
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Estimated buying costs
| Agent's feeLegal maximum | $4,570 | ¥719,400 |
| Stamp duty on the contractSet by law | $60 | ¥10,000 |
| Registration taxEstimate | $760–1,630 | ¥119,000–257,000 |
| Scrivener (shihō-shoshi)Estimate | $510–950 | ¥80,000–150,000 |
| Acquisition taxEstimate | $760–2,020 | ¥119,000–317,000 |
| Property tax each yearEstimate | $760–1,510 | ¥119,000–238,000 |
| Repairs reserveEstimate | $9,540–38,200 | ¥1.5M–6M |
| Non-resident tax agentLegal maximum | $130–380 | ¥20,000–60,000 |
Agent's fee: legal maximum (the real fee can be lower). Stamp duty: fixed by law. Everything else is an estimate from typical rates; taxes depend on the assessed value set by the town. How we estimate
Natural-hazard risk
Not in a mapped flood zone (worst-case river flood scenario).
Not in a mapped tsunami zone.
Not in a landslide-warning zone.
Moderate: 13.3% chance of a strong shake (intensity 6-lower or more) in the next 30 years.
Read at the listing's map pin (positions in listings can be approximate). Worst-case official scenarios. Open the official hazard map here ↗ · Sources: GSI hazard map portal, NIED J-SHIS.
Listing history & price alert
Listed 2026-08-09
Listed on 2026-08-09 · 83 days online. We started tracking this house on 2026-10-05; price changes will show here.
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