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¥1,000,000 (~$6,666 USD)

Affordable Renovated House with DIY Potential – All Daily Amenities Within Walking Distance

生活施設が徒歩10分圏内にそろう、DIYも楽しめる中古戸建
Rank: 48 7/10

Photos (22)

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Property Details

Location
📍 新潟県長岡市蔵王1
Layout
5DK
Land Area
139.22 m² (1499 sq ft)
Building Area
98.34 m² (1059 sq ft)
Year Built
1959 (67 years old)
Nearest Station
北長岡 (18 min)

Ranking Breakdown (Score: 48)

+20: 22 photos — excellent coverage
+25: Very cheap: ¥1,000,000
+3: Good size: 5DK

LLM Evaluation

Reasoning
Exceptional price (¥1M/$6.7k) for a structurally sound, walkable neighborhood property with good bones and traditional charm. Photos reveal a well-maintained interior with beautiful wooden beams and original character—rare for this price point. Main limitation: 1959 build age, as-is condition, and limited exterior wow-factor reduce mass appeal slightly.
Visual Assessment
Photos show a charming traditional Japanese house with beautiful exposed wooden beams, original tatami rooms, and a striking narrow interior corridor with excellent natural light. The 1959 wooden structure is clearly intact and lovingly preserved. However, exterior shots reveal weathered/aged appearance (brown tile siding, dated windows), and some rooms are cluttered with belongings—not magazine-perfect, but authentically rustic and genuinely photogenic.
Suggested Angle
A 1959 Japanese timber house with pristine wooden interiors, all daily amenities within walking distance, and a ¥1M price tag—this is what authentic rural Japan renovation dreams are made of.
Red Flags
As-is condition with no warranty; shared septic system (not independent); age-related risks (electrical, plumbing may need replacement); septic pit location/condition unknown; town maintenance fees (消雪組合費) still being investigated; no independent public sewer access; building permits and structural integrity not explicitly confirmed in listing
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A 65-year-old timber house in Niigata for under seven thousand dollars — five rooms, original wooden beams, and daily amenities on foot. This is what a genuine Japanese renovation project looks like before the magazine shoot.
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