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¥2,000,000 (~$13,333 USD)

★Great location near elementary school and roadside station! ★JR Kikoない station within walking distance! ★Peaceful countryside living!

●小学校や道の駅がすぐそばの立地です☆●JR木古内駅も徒歩圏内☆●静かな…
Rank: 18 6/10

Photos (2)

Property photo 1 Property photo 2

Property Details

Location
📍 北海道上磯郡木古内町字本町
Layout
5LDK
Land Area
326.36 m² (3513 sq ft)
Building Area
101.01 m² (1087 sq ft)
Year Built
1974 (52 years old)
Nearest Station
木古内 (15 min)

Ranking Breakdown (Score: 18)

-10: Only 2 photo(s)
+20: Cheap: ¥2,000,000
+5: Good lot size: 326.36m²
+3: Good size: 5LDK

LLM Evaluation

Reasoning
Strong price-to-value proposition (¥2M for 5LDK on 326 sqm land) and excellent location near schools/transit make this interesting. However, the photos are a significant limiting factor—the exterior shot shows a dated 1970s structure with dated siding and heavy tree overgrowth that obscures the property, while the interior floor plan reveals cramped, small rooms with minimal natural light. The property feels closed-off and gloomy rather than charming. Moderate social media appeal due to price shock, but the visual presentation won't stop scrollers.
Visual Assessment
The exterior photo shows a modest 1970s house with brown/tan siding largely obscured by overgrown trees and branches, shot in bright sunlight but appearing somewhat cramped and dated. The interior floor plan reveals a tight 5-room layout across two floors with small rooms (mostly 6 tatami mat spaces), narrow corridors, and limited living space—functional but not visually appealing. A brief interior photo hint suggests dim, dated spaces. Overall: serviceable but not photogenic.
Suggested Angle
¥2 million Hokkaido home with walkable access to schools, trains, and shops—perfect for a quiet rural reset on a real budget.
Red Flags
Property is 50 years old (1974 build) with likely dated systems; overgrown landscaping suggests maintenance neglect; small, cramped interior spaces may require significant renovation; limited photo documentation makes assessing structural condition difficult; remote location may complicate financing/inspection visits for international buyers
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