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¥4,300,000 (~$28,666 USD)

■6 Bedroom, 52 Tsubo (172 sqm)■ <Comprehensive Consultation + Viewing Course / Quick Viewing Course Available♪>

■6LDK52坪■<しっかり打合せ+見学コース/サクッと見学コース有♪>
Rank: 38 5/10

Photos (29)

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Property Details

Location
📍 北海道函館市東山1
Layout
6LDK
Land Area
171.91 m² (1850 sq ft)
Building Area
105.15 m² (1132 sq ft)
Year Built
1974 (52 years old)
Nearest Station
神山2丁目 (6 min)

Ranking Breakdown (Score: 38)

+20: 29 photos — excellent coverage
+8: Moderate price: ¥4,300,000
+7: Very spacious: 6LDK
+3: Walkable to station: 6 min

LLM Evaluation

Reasoning
While the price is attractive at ¥4.3M and the location is solidly urban (Hakodate with convenience stores nearby), the property shows its age significantly. The interior photos reveal dated wood flooring, minimal natural light, and a somewhat tired aesthetic. The exterior shows overgrown vegetation and lacks curb appeal. This isn't a charming akiya or dramatic renovation story—it's just an older, ordinary house that needs work but isn't visually compelling enough for social media virality.
Visual Assessment
The photos show a modest 1974-era house with overgrown landscaping, a cluttered exterior, and dim interior spaces with worn wood floors and plain walls. Windows provide some natural light but the overall presentation is dated and uninviting. The street-view photos of the neighborhood are ordinary suburban Japan. No standout architectural details, garden features, or dramatic before-and-after potential is evident.
Suggested Angle
Six bedrooms for under $30k in Hokkaido—the ultimate family fixer-upper in Japan's most affordable major city, perfect for remote workers seeking space on a shoestring budget.
Red Flags
Built in 1974 (50 years old)—likely to have hidden structural, plumbing, and electrical issues requiring expensive inspection and repair. Photos lack appeal and show neglect/overgrowth, suggesting poor condition beneath cosmetics. No mention of recent renovations, roof condition, or structural assessment. The listing's sales-pitch tone ('consultation courses') suggests this is a property that needs aggressive marketing, which can indicate difficulty in selling.
affordable hokkaido hakodate 6-bedroom large-space renovation-needed family-home urban convenience-access