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¥4,800,000 (~$32,000 USD)

Spacious 108.11 tsubo lot! Excellent commercial facilities nearby!

広々敷地108.11坪! 近隣に商業施設が充実しております!
Rank: 39 6/10

Photos (20)

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Property Details

Location
📍 北海道夕張郡長沼町しらかば2-5-10
Layout
4LDK
Land Area
357.39 m² (3847 sq ft)
Building Area
99.63 m² (1072 sq ft)
Year Built
1979 (47 years old)
Nearest Station
誓報寺前 (9 min)

Ranking Breakdown (Score: 39)

+20: 20 photos — excellent coverage
+8: Moderate price: ¥4,800,000
+5: Good lot size: 357.39m²
+3: Good size: 4LDK
+3: Walkable to station: 9 min

LLM Evaluation

Reasoning
Mixed appeal: the price is genuinely shocking (~$32k USD for a 4LDK), the land is generous, and the photos show clean, well-lit interiors with good bones. However, the 1979 build date combined with visible aging (vinyl flooring, dated fixtures), modest room sizes, and remote Hokkaido location (Yubari Gun area is economically struggling) limit viral potential. This is a solid value property for serious buyers, but lacks the 'dream house' or dramatic renovation-before-after narrative that captures English-language social media.
Visual Assessment
Photos are bright and well-composed, showing clean, maintained interiors. Standout shots include the spacious kitchen with good natural light, a traditional tatami room with wooden ceiling, and a well-lit bedroom. The property appears livable and move-in ready rather than derelict—no visible mold, water damage, or extreme decay. However, the aesthetic is utilitarian 1970s-80s Japanese suburban rather than charming or Instagram-worthy; fixtures and finishes look dated but functional.
Suggested Angle
Move into a spacious 4-bedroom Hokkaido home on a massive lot for less than a used car—and actually own the land outright.
Red Flags
Yubari Gun (Yubari District) has significant economic decline and population loss—this may reflect depressed local real estate values rather than a bargain. Limited public transportation access. Property age (45 years) means potential hidden costs for heating/utilities in harsh Hokkaido winters. Renovation/modernization may be needed despite current livable condition. Verify property tax and municipal maintenance obligations for this region.
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