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¥980,000 (~$6,533 USD)

■Dual Car Indoor Garage■Quiet Residential Neighborhood■Housecleaning Scheduled

■2台分のインナーガレージ付■閑静な住宅街■ハウスクリーニング実施予定
Rank: 43 5/10

Photos (13)

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Property Details

Location
📍 新潟県加茂市若宮町2
Layout
5DK
Land Area
192.15 m² (2068 sq ft)
Building Area
119.14 m² (1282 sq ft)
Year Built
1980 (46 years old)
Nearest Station
秋房入口 (11 min)

Ranking Breakdown (Score: 43)

+15: 13 photos — lots of content
+25: Very cheap: ¥980,000
+3: Good size: 5DK

LLM Evaluation

Reasoning
The ¥980,000 price is genuinely eye-catching and the dual garage is a nice feature, but the photos reveal a property in poor cosmetic condition with dated interiors, peeling walls, and heavy renovation needs. While the exterior shows a solid structure and the floor plan is spacious, the visual presentation is uninspiring—dim lighting, cramped angles, and worn finishes don't create the 'charming hidden gem' narrative that performs well on Instagram.
Visual Assessment
Photos show a solidly-built but visibly aged property. The exterior is functional with good garage access and clear street frontage. Interior shots reveal dated tatami rooms, worn beige/brown finishes, cramped hallways, and a basic toilet with stained walls. The floor plan photo is clear and well-organized (5DK layout), but overall the images are dark, uninspiring, and emphasize the property's need for major renovation rather than highlighting any charm or potential.
Suggested Angle
Under $6,500 for a 5-room house with dual garage in Japan—but you'll need serious cash for the gut renovation this 40-year-old fixer truly needs.
Red Flags
Heavy renovation required before any habitation; current condition sale with no equipment disclosure; visual condition appears significantly worn (stained walls, peeling finishes, dated fixtures); remote location (33 min walk to nearest train station); buyer responsible for all structural/condition assessment; district planning restrictions may complicate future rebuilds; photos actively discourage rather than inspire interest.
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