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¥990,000 (~$6,600 USD)

2-Story 4-Room House with Historic Storehouse in Kanuma, Tochigi — Walking Distance to Yakuoji Temple

鹿沼市石橋町 2階建て4K 蔵付き【薬王寺まで徒歩1分】
Rank: 51 5/10

Photos (17)

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Property Details

Location
📍 栃木県鹿沼市石橋町1547-9
Layout
4K
Land Area
75.9 m² (817 sq ft)
Building Area
70.07 m² (754 sq ft)
Year Built
1957 (69 years old)
Nearest Station
新鹿沼 (10 min)

Ranking Breakdown (Score: 51)

+20: 17 photos — excellent coverage
+25: Very cheap: ¥990,000
+3: Good size: 4K
+3: Walkable to station: 10 min

LLM Evaluation

Reasoning
Strong price point (¥990,000 ≈ $6,600) and genuinely unique feature (kura storehouse) make this compelling, but photo quality is poor with inconsistent lighting, cluttered interiors, and visible structural deterioration. The property shows significant wear and unclear renovation status, reducing visual appeal despite the story potential.
Visual Assessment
Photos are dark, blurry, and show a deteriorated property in need of major work. The floor plans are clear and helpful, but interior shots reveal peeling walls, sagging structures, rotting wood elements, and cluttered spaces. The kura (storehouse) appears structurally compromised. No standout architectural beauty shots that would stop scrollers.
Suggested Angle
Historic kura + 4-room house for under $7K: Is this affordable charm or a money pit? See what ¥990,000 gets you in rural Japan.
Red Flags
Significant structural concerns visible: rotting wood framework, deteriorated walls and flooring, sagging roof/ceilings, unclear building code compliance. No clear indication of recent inspection or renovation timeline. Kura appears unstable. Property appears uninhabitable in current state and may require full structural assessment before purchase.
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