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¥2,000,000 (~$13,333 USD)

☆Charming Traditional Townhouse with Dramatic Vaulted Ceilings☆

☆吹き抜けが魅力的な町屋造りの中古住宅です☆
Rank: 60 7/10

Photos (27)

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Property Details

Location
📍 新潟県上越市東本町5-1-36
Layout
7K
Land Area
235.36 m² (2533 sq ft)
Building Area
146.59 m² (1578 sq ft)
Year Built
1955 (71 years old)
Nearest Station
高田 (29 min)

Ranking Breakdown (Score: 60)

+20: 27 photos — excellent coverage
+20: Cheap: ¥2,000,000
+5: Good lot size: 235.36m²
+7: Very spacious: 7K
+8: Traditional machiya

LLM Evaluation

Reasoning
Excellent price-to-size ratio (¥2M for 146 sqm built, 235 sqm land) with genuine traditional Japanese architecture and charming period details. Photos are well-lit and show real character. However, the property's age (69 years), agricultural land complications, and moderate remoteness (29 min to station) slightly reduce appeal for English-speaking buyers unfamiliar with Japanese property mechanics.
Visual Assessment
Photos are bright and well-composed. Standout shots include the vaulted interior with exposed wooden beams (atmospheric and Instagram-worthy), a traditional Japanese main room with beautiful natural light, the custom DIY garden studio, and functional bathroom/laundry areas. The townhouse facade shows authentic aging charm rather than decay. Overall condition appears livable with character intact.
Suggested Angle
For ¥2 million, you can own a 70-year-old Japanese townhouse with soaring ceilings, exposed beams, and a secret garden studio—plus enough land for parking and future renovation.
Red Flags
Agricultural land portion requires legal conversion (additional cost and bureaucracy); 69-year-old structure may need inspection for hidden repairs; 29-minute commute to nearest station; buyer must handle agricultural land complications; no modern photos of structural integrity or recent renovations documented
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