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¥3,000,000 (~$20,000 USD)

◎3+ Parking Spaces◎Large 20+ Tatami LDK◎Elementary School Within 10 Min Walk

◎駐車3台以上可◎LDK20畳以上◎小学校 徒歩10分以内
Rank: 46 5/10

Photos (15)

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Property Details

Location
📍 新潟県上越市柿崎区柿崎
Layout
4LDK
Land Area
250.76 m² (2699 sq ft)
Building Area
295.48 m² (3181 sq ft)
Year Built
1980 (46 years old)
Nearest Station
柿崎 (9 min)

Ranking Breakdown (Score: 46)

+20: 15 photos — excellent coverage
+15: Affordable: ¥3,000,000
+5: Good lot size: 250.76m²
+3: Good size: 4LDK
+3: Walkable to station: 9 min

LLM Evaluation

Reasoning
The price is genuinely shocking (¥3M ≈ $20k USD) and the location offers practical family amenities like nearby schools and ample parking. However, the property photos reveal a dated 1980s structure with visible wear, poor bathroom condition, and aging exterior. While livable, it lacks the charm or visual drama needed for viral appeal — it reads as a practical renovation project rather than an Instagram-worthy discovery.
Visual Assessment
The exterior shows a utilitarian 1980s concrete/brick building with weathering and stains; the floor plan is legible but uninspiring; the bathroom is particularly dated with visible water damage and worn flooring. Photos are adequately lit but unglamorous — this is documentation rather than marketing photography. No standout aesthetic features.
Suggested Angle
For less than $20K USD, this functional 4-bedroom home near schools in rural Niigata offers surprising affordability — but it needs a committed renovator's eye.
Red Flags
Dated plumbing and bathroom fixtures show water damage; as-is sale with no boundary survey specified; built 1980 (41+ years old) may have hidden structural/foundation issues; snow region (melting pipes suggest heavy seasonal snow) means higher maintenance costs; photos don't inspire confidence in true condition — professional inspection strongly recommended before purchase.
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