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¥3,800,000 (~$25,333 USD)

Okubo, 3.8 Million Yen

大字大久保 380万円
Rank: 46 6/10

Photos (20)

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Property Details

Location
📍 長野県小諸市大字大久保
Layout
1LDK
Land Area
2345.0 m² (25242 sq ft)
Building Area
40.57 m² (437 sq ft)
Year Built
1985 (41 years old)
Nearest Station
小諸

Ranking Breakdown (Score: 46)

+20: 20 photos — excellent coverage
+8: Moderate price: ¥3,800,000
+10: Large lot: 2345.0m²
+8: Incredible value: ¥1,620/m²

LLM Evaluation

Reasoning
This property has strong bones — large land (2345 sqm), reasonable price ($25k), and charming wooden interiors with potential. However, the exterior condition is clearly deteriorated (photos 1-2 show peeling paint, sagging structure), and while interior photos are bright and show rustic charm, the overall property requires significant renovation. The price-to-appeal ratio is moderate; it's not cheap enough to overcome the visible structural concerns, but interesting enough for the renovation/akiya audience.
Visual Assessment
The exterior (photos 1-2) shows significant wear: peeling white paint, boarded/damaged areas, bare trees suggesting abandonment. Interiors (photos 3-5) are surprisingly bright and pleasant — warm wood finishes, clean wooden flooring, adequate natural light, functional kitchen with lime-green tile backsplash. The wooden beam construction and traditional layout are charming; photos are well-lit and make the interior feel livable despite age. The floor plan shows a modest 1LDK with good light distribution.
Suggested Angle
Charming 1960s wooden cottage on 2+ acres of land in Nagano — needs TLC but bursting with rustic character and renovation potential at under $25k.
Red Flags
Exterior shows significant structural weathering and paint deterioration — likely needs foundation assessment, roof inspection, and major renovation budget. Building area is only 40.57 sqm (very small living space). Proximity to nearest station unknown. Year 1985 means older systems (plumbing, electrical) may need replacement. No description provided — unclear if there are title issues, zoning restrictions, or why it's abandoned.
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