1911 single-story 4K kominka with annex, storage and field, Otsu
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Rooms, land rights, zoning, roads
| Layout | 4K |
| Building area | 109.09 m² |
| Land area | 465.22 m² (141 tsubo) |
| Structure | Wooden, 1 floor |
| Built | 1911 (), 115 years old |
| Parking | Unknown |
| Current status | Vacant |
| Land rights | Freehold (shoyūken) |
| Zoning | Urbanization control area |
| Sale type | Exclusive agency |
| Handover | Immediate |
| Listed | 2026-08-20 |
Pros and cons of this 4K house
A vacant single-story 4K kominka of about 109 m² on a 465 m² lot in Ogi, Otsu, Shiga, built in 1911, with a detached annex, a storage building and room for a field.
Why it stands out
- Generous plot: 465.22 m² (about 141 tsubo)
- Traditional kominka character
- Vacant: easy to view and quick to hand over
Points to check
- Built 1911, before the 1981 earthquake code — inspect and budget for reinforcement
- Old wooden house: expect renovation work (roof, plumbing, insulation)
- Station is far or bus-only — you will likely need a car
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Where it is
89 km to Nagoya Chubu airport14 km to Kyotoas the crow flies
Otsu: 343,316 people (January 2026) · -0% 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.
UnknownRebuild & road accessNot stated
Road access is not described. Ask the agent about road width and frontage (needed to rebuild).
CheckEarthquake standardPre-1981 code (built 1911)
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 | $1,470–2,100 | ¥231,000–330,000 |
| Stamp duty on the contractSet by law | $10 | ¥1,000 |
| Registration taxEstimate | $190–410 | ¥30,000–65,000 |
| Scrivener (shihō-shoshi)Estimate | $510–950 | ¥80,000–150,000 |
| Acquisition taxEstimate | $190–510 | ¥30,000–80,000 |
| Property tax each yearEstimate | $190–380 | ¥30,000–60,000 |
| 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.
Low: 3.3% 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 2026-08-20
Listed on 2026-08-20 · 72 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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