9LDK hilltop house with sea-view bath in Itoigawa, Niigata
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Rooms, land rights, zoning, roads
| Layout | 9LDK |
| Building area | 353.29 m² |
| Land area | 553.87 m² (168 tsubo) |
| Structure | Wooden, 2 floors |
| Built | 1967 (Showa 42), 59 years old |
| Parking | Yes |
| Main light direction | North-west |
| Current status | Vacant |
| Land rights | Freehold (shoyūken) |
| Zoning | No zoning designation |
| City planning | Unzoned planning area |
| Building coverage / floor-area ratio | 70.00% / 200.00% |
| Land category | Residential land |
| Terrain | Elevated |
| Road access | Public road 4 m |
| Sale type | Seller (direct) |
| Handover | Immediate |
| Listed | 2026-09-15 |
Pros and cons of this 9LDK house
A wooden 9LDK building of about 353 m² on a 554 m² lot, built in 1967, standing on high ground with a bath that looks out over the Sea of Japan.
Why it stands out
- Generous plot: 553.87 m² (about 168 tsubo)
- Vacant: easy to view and quick to hand over
- Low entry price — easy to buy with cash
Points to check
- Built 1967, before the 1981 earthquake code — inspect and budget for reinforcement
- Old wooden house: expect renovation work (roof, plumbing, insulation)
- Inside a landslide-warning zone
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Where it is
135 km to Niigata airport223 km to Tokyo0.2 km to the seaas the crow flies
Itoigawa: 37,062 people (January 2026) · -10% since 2021
Distances from the listing · population: Ministry of Internal Affairs, resident register.
Can a foreigner buy it?
Looks straightforward. One small point 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 1967)
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.
FinePaying for itCash-friendly price
At this price most foreign buyers pay cash by international transfer. No Japanese loan or residency is needed to complete a purchase.
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Estimated buying costs
| Agent's feeLegal maximum | $1,430–2,100 | ¥224,400–330,000 |
| Stamp duty on the contractSet by law | $10 | ¥1,000 |
| Registration taxEstimate | $180–390 | ¥29,000–62,000 |
| Scrivener (shihō-shoshi)Estimate | $510–950 | ¥80,000–150,000 |
| Acquisition taxEstimate | $0–490 | ¥0–77,000 |
| Property tax each yearEstimate | $180–370 | ¥29,000–58,000 |
| 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.
Inside a sediment-disaster warning zone (steep slope / debris flow).
Moderate: 9.5% 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 2026-09-15
Listed on 2026-09-15 · 46 days online. We started tracking this house on 2026-10-05; price changes will show here.
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Who sells it & what happens next
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