1926 single-storey house renovated in 2025 on 1,748 m² in Yamaga, Kumamoto
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Rooms, land rights, zoning, roads
| Layout | 5DK |
| Building area | 129.21 m² |
| Land area | 1748.23 m² (529 tsubo) |
| Structure | Wooden, 1 floor |
| Built | 1926 (Showa 1), 100 years old |
| Parking | Not stated |
| Current status | Unknown |
| Land rights | Freehold (shoyūken) |
| Zoning | No zoning designation |
| Road access | Public road 4 m |
| Sale type | Brokerage |
| Listed | 2026-09-30 |
Pros and cons of this 5DK house
A single-storey wooden 5DK house built in 1926, with 129.21 m² of floor area on a 1,748.23 m² plot (about 529 tsubo).
Why it stands out
- Generous plot: 1748.23 m² (about 529 tsubo)
- Low entry price — easy to buy with cash
- Spacious: 129.21 m² of floor area
Points to check
- Built 1926, 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
26 km to Kumamoto airport67 km to Fukuokaas the crow flies
Yamaga: 8,368 people (January 2026) · -13% 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 1926)
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 | $1,780–2,100 | ¥280,500–330,000 |
| Stamp duty on the contractSet by law | $30 | ¥5,000 |
| Registration taxEstimate | $250–530 | ¥39,000–84,000 |
| Scrivener (shihō-shoshi)Estimate | $510–950 | ¥80,000–150,000 |
| Acquisition taxEstimate | $250–660 | ¥39,000–104,000 |
| Property tax each yearEstimate | $250–500 | ¥39,000–78,000 |
| 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.
Moderate: 7.6% 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 2026-09-30
Listed on 2026-09-30 · 31 days online. We started tracking this house on 2026-10-05; price changes will show here.
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