Nine-room house on 1,311 m² in Shimoichi, Yoshino, Nara
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Rooms, land rights, zoning, roads
| Layout | 9DK + storeroom |
| Building area | 244.45 m² |
| Land area | 1310.84 m² (397 tsubo) |
| Structure | Wooden, 2 floors |
| Built | 1979 (Showa 54), 47 years old |
| Parking | Unknown |
| Current status | Unknown |
| Land rights | Freehold (shoyūken) |
| Zoning | Category 1 residential |
| Road access | Public road 4 m |
| Sale type | Brokerage |
| Listed | 2026-10-05 |
Pros and cons of this 9DK + storeroom house
A 9DK wooden two-storey house with a storeroom, about 244 m² on a 1,311 m² lot in Shimoichi, Nara.
Why it stands out
- Generous plot: 1310.84 m² (about 397 tsubo)
- Spacious: 244.45 m² of floor area
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
51 km to Osaka Kansai airport45 km to Osakaas the crow flies
Shimoichi Town: 4,250 people (January 2026) · -17% 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?
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 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.
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 | $3,530 | ¥554,400 |
| Stamp duty on the contractSet by law | $60 | ¥10,000 |
| Registration taxEstimate | $570–1,220 | ¥89,000–192,000 |
| Scrivener (shihō-shoshi)Estimate | $510–950 | ¥80,000–150,000 |
| Acquisition taxEstimate | $570–1,510 | ¥89,000–237,000 |
| Property tax each yearEstimate | $570–1,130 | ¥89,000–178,000 |
| 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
This listing does not publish its exact position, so we cannot read the risk maps for it. Once you know the address, check it on the official hazard map portal ↗ — flood, tsunami and landslide layers are free.
Listing history & price alert
Listed 2026-10-05
Listed on 2026-10-05 · 26 days online. We started tracking this house on 2026-10-05; price changes will show here.
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