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¥4,200,000 (~$28,000 USD)

Hiiō, Ojiya City (17 min to Ojiya Station) - ¥4.2 Million

大字稗生(小千谷駅) 420万円
Rank: 35 6/10

Photos (14)

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Property Details

Location
📍 新潟県小千谷市大字稗生
Layout
6DK
Land Area
213.54 m² (2299 sq ft)
Building Area
169.7 m² (1827 sq ft)
Year Built
1989 (37 years old)
Nearest Station
小千谷 (17 min)

Ranking Breakdown (Score: 35)

+15: 14 photos — lots of content
+8: Moderate price: ¥4,200,000
+5: Good lot size: 213.54m²
+7: Very spacious: 6DK

LLM Evaluation

Reasoning
The price is excellent value for a 3-story house with 170+ sqm of living space and 213 sqm of land near a train station. However, the interior photos reveal dated, sparse conditions with worn finishes, poor lighting in some rooms, and minimal furnishings that make it difficult to envision the property's potential. The structure itself appears sound, but the visual presentation doesn't inspire excitement.
Visual Assessment
The exterior is a modern 1989 multi-story building in acceptable condition. Interior photos show dated wood paneling, thin carpeting, bare walls, and institutional-style lighting that reads as neglected rather than charmingly rustic. Hallways and rooms are sparse and poorly lit, making the property feel cold and uninviting despite being structurally intact. No standout architectural details or aesthetic appeal in the photos.
Suggested Angle
Rare: A ¥4.2M three-story house on 213 sqm of land just 17 minutes from the station—ready to rent out (¥65k/month) or transform into your dream Japanese home.
Red Flags
Interior finishes are dated and show significant wear; sparse, uninviting presentation in photos suggests poor maintenance or long vacancy. Heavy snow climate (natural snow-shedding roof required) may increase heating/maintenance costs. Limited interior photo documentation makes assessing actual condition difficult. No kitchen/bathroom detail shots provided, which is unusual.
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