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¥2,000,000 (~$13,333 USD)

★ Traditional Folk House Style!! Charming Mid-Century Home with Dramatic Vaulted Ceilings, Perfect for Guesthouse/Minpaku Use ★

☆古民家風!!民泊利用にも適した、吹き抜けが印象的な中古住宅です☆陶芸家さ
Rank: 79 6/10

Photos (19)

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Property Details

Location
📍 新潟県糸魚川市大字青海2688
Layout
10DK
Land Area
546.79 m² (5886 sq ft)
Building Area
193.37 m² (2081 sq ft)
Year Built
1910 (116 years old)
Nearest Station
青海 (25 min)

Ranking Breakdown (Score: 79)

+20: 19 photos — excellent coverage
+20: Cheap: ¥2,000,000
+10: Large lot: 546.79m²
+3: Historic charm potential (1910)
+7: Very spacious: 10DK
+10: Traditional kominka
+5: Near ocean/sea
+4: Great value: ¥3,658/m²

LLM Evaluation

Reasoning
Strong price-to-land-size ratio (¥2M for 547 sqm + historic building with guesthouse potential) and genuine traditional character are compelling. However, photo quality is mixed—interior shots are dim and cluttered, and the property shows significant disrepair and lived-in clutter that undermines visual appeal. The exterior shot is too small to assess properly.
Visual Assessment
Photos reveal a 1910 folk house with authentic period details (tatami rooms, wooden beams, traditional layout) but interior images are poorly lit, featuring heavy clutter, worn furnishings, and visible grime. The vaulted ceiling mentioned in the listing is barely visible due to dim lighting. Exterior carport photo is small and uninviting. Overall, the property has bones but photos fail to showcase its potential.
Suggested Angle
¥2M (~$13k USD) for a 114-year-old minpaku-ready farmhouse on 547sqm in rural Niigata—complete with traditional carpentry and guesthouse income potential. Needs elbow grease but the character is undeniable.
Red Flags
Heavy clutter and disrepair visible in interior photos suggests significant cleanup/renovation needed. Dim lighting throughout raises questions about natural light and structural integrity. 25 minutes from nearest station (青海) limits accessibility. Snow-heavy region (Niigata coast) means ongoing maintenance costs. Photos do not professionally present the property's potential—could deter serious investors. Unknown structural condition despite age. Minpaku licensing status claimed but not verified.
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