Renovated single-storey 3LDK with sea glimpses on 627 m² near Sumoto, Awaji Island
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Rooms, land rights, zoning, roads
| Layout | 3LDK |
| Building area | 116.19 m² |
| Land area | 627 m² (190 tsubo) |
| Structure | Light steel frame, 1 floor |
| Built | 1999 (Heisei 11), 27 years old |
| Parking | Yes, free |
| Main light direction | East |
| Current status | Vacant |
| Land rights | Freehold (shoyūken) |
| Zoning | No zoning designation |
| City planning | Unzoned planning area |
| Building coverage / floor-area ratio | 60.00% / 200.00% |
| Land category | Residential land |
| Road access | Public road 3.2 m (frontage 58 m) |
| Sale type | Seller (direct) |
| Handover | By arrangement |
| Listed | 2026-10-03 |
Pros and cons of this 3LDK house
A vacant single-storey light-steel 3LDK of about 116 m² built in 1999 on a 627 m² plot close to the town of Sumoto on Awaji Island.
Why it stands out
- Generous plot: 627 m² (about 190 tsubo)
- 8-minute walk to the station
- Built 1999, under the post-1981 earthquake code
Points to check
- Narrow road
- Station is far or bus-only — you will likely need a car
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Where it is
32 km to Osaka Kansai airport67 km to Osaka0.4 km to the seaas the crow flies
Sumoto: 40,233 people (January 2026) · -6% since 2021
Distances from the listing · population: Ministry of Internal Affairs, resident register.
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.
CheckRebuild & road accessNarrow road
Road width 3.2 m: under the 4 m standard, so a setback may apply if you rebuild. Ask the agent.
FineEarthquake standardPost-1981 code (built 1999)
Built under Japan's current “new seismic standard” (shin-taishin, from June 1981).
CheckPaying for itLoan only if resident
Foreigners may buy freely, but Japanese banks mostly lend to residents (permanent residents most easily). Non-residents usually pay cash or use an overseas loan.
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Estimated buying costs
| Agent's feeLegal maximum | $3,740 | ¥587,400 |
| Stamp duty on the contractSet by law | $60 | ¥10,000 |
| Registration taxEstimate | $600–1,300 | ¥95,000–205,000 |
| Scrivener (shihō-shoshi)Estimate | $510–950 | ¥80,000–150,000 |
| Acquisition taxEstimate | $600–1,610 | ¥95,000–253,000 |
| Property tax each yearEstimate | $600–1,210 | ¥95,000–190,000 |
| 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: 19.1% 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 2026-10-03
Listed on 2026-10-03 · 28 days online. We started tracking this house on 2026-10-05; price changes will show here.
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