Inspected 6DK bungalow on a sunny hilltop corner lot in Kumamoto city
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Rooms, land rights, zoning, roads
| Layout | 6DK |
| Building area | 117.05 m² |
| Land area | 423.88 m² (128 tsubo) |
| Structure | Wooden, 1 floor |
| Built | 1986 (Showa 61), 40 years old |
| Parking | Yes, carport for 3 cars |
| Main light direction | South |
| Current status | Vacant |
| Land rights | Freehold (shoyūken) |
| Zoning | Category 2 Mid/High-rise Residential |
| City planning | Urbanisation promotion area |
| Building coverage / floor-area ratio | 60.00% / 200.00% |
| Land category | Residential land |
| Terrain | Elevated |
| Road access | Public road 3.8 m (frontage 25.5 m); Public road 3.3 m (frontage 12.5 m) |
| Sale type | Open agency |
| Handover | By arrangement |
| Listed | 2026-09-22 |
Pros and cons of this 6DK house
A single-storey wooden 6DK of about 117 m² on a 424 m² south-west corner lot on high ground, with a large garden that suits vegetable gardening.
Why it stands out
- Generous plot: 423.88 m² (about 128 tsubo)
- 10-minute walk to the station
- Built 1986, under the post-1981 earthquake code
Points to check
- Old wooden house: expect renovation work (roof, plumbing, insulation)
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Where it is
14 km to Kumamoto airport89 km to Fukuokaas the crow flies
Nishi Ward, Kumamoto: 89,483 people (January 2026) · -1% 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 — setback already done. Rebuilding is normally allowed.
FineEarthquake standardPost-1981 code (built 1986)
Built under Japan's current “new seismic standard” (shin-taishin, from June 1981). Wooden houses also got stronger joint rules in 2000; this one is before that.
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 | $4,160 | ¥653,400 |
| Stamp duty on the contractSet by law | $60 | ¥10,000 |
| Registration taxEstimate | $680–1,470 | ¥107,000–231,000 |
| Scrivener (shihō-shoshi)Estimate | $510–950 | ¥80,000–150,000 |
| Acquisition taxEstimate | $680–1,810 | ¥107,000–285,000 |
| Property tax each yearEstimate | $680–1,360 | ¥107,000–214,000 |
| 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
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Listing history & price alert
Listed 2026-09-22
Listed on 2026-09-22 · 39 days online. We started tracking this house on 2026-10-05; price changes will show here.
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