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¥3,900,000 (~$26,000 USD)

Used House in Izumi Area! Compact 3LDK+S | Walking Distance to Childcare (6 min)

■泉エリアの中古戸建!■コンパクトな3SLD■こども園まで徒歩6分!
Rank: 28 7/10

Photos (28)

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Property Details

Location
📍 秋田県秋田市泉馬場
Layout
3LDK+S(納戸)
Land Area
102.47 m² (1103 sq ft)
Building Area
97.38 m² (1048 sq ft)
Year Built
1964 (62 years old)
Nearest Station
泉外旭川 (18 min)

Ranking Breakdown (Score: 28)

+20: 28 photos — excellent coverage
+8: Moderate price: ¥3,900,000

LLM Evaluation

Reasoning
Strong price-to-value proposition (~$26k USD) in a functional residential area with good amenities nearby. Interior photos show clean, well-maintained spaces with nice wooden finishes and decent lighting. However, the 1964 build year and modest square footage (97 sqm) limit appeal, and location lacks the dramatic rural or mountain charm that drives viral engagement.
Visual Assessment
Photos are bright and well-composed, showing clean hardwood floors, modern built-in cabinetry, and natural light from multiple windows. The exterior shows a dated but maintained pink/mauve 2-story structure. Interiors are clutter-free and pleasant — no visible mold, water damage, or decay. The property looks genuinely livable rather than abandoned.
Suggested Angle
Own your own Japanese home for the price of a used car: This charming Akita house costs just $26k, has parking, and sits 6 minutes from schools—welcome to rural Japan's hidden real estate deals.
Red Flags
Built in 1964 (60 years old) — potential for hidden structural/electrical issues typical of pre-1981 construction. Small lot (102 sqm) limits expansion. Location is urban-adjacent but not notably scenic; lacks the dramatic abandoned-house-in-nature angle that viral posts often feature. Resale may be challenging in a declining rural market.
budget-friendly under-$30k Akita-prefecture 2-story traditional-Japanese walkable-neighborhood family-friendly move-in-ready affordable-Japan small-town-living