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¥1,980,000 (~$13,200 USD)

Nasu District, Nakagawa Town, Oyamada Kamigo | 2-Story 5DK House【A Life in Harmony with Nature】

那須郡那珂川町大山田上郷 2階建て5DK【自然と調和した暮らしをあなたに】
Rank: 48 5/10

Photos (20)

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Property Details

Location
📍 栃木県那須郡那珂川町大山田上郷142-1
Layout
5DK
Land Area
384.71 m² (4141 sq ft)
Building Area
142.53 m² (1534 sq ft)
Year Built
1978 (48 years old)
Nearest Station
常陸大子

Ranking Breakdown (Score: 48)

+20: 20 photos — excellent coverage
+20: Cheap: ¥1,980,000
+5: Good lot size: 384.71m²
+3: Good size: 5DK

LLM Evaluation

Reasoning
The property has strong fundamentals—affordable price (~$13,200), reasonable size (5DK, 384sqm land), and appealing narrative about nature/rural living. However, the photo quality is inconsistent; many interior shots are dark and poorly lit, and the exterior shows significant overgrowth and deterioration. The property reads as 'fixer-upper' rather than 'charming ready-to-move-in,' which limits its viral appeal to a narrower audience.
Visual Assessment
The photos reveal a 1978-built house in declining condition. The exterior is heavily overgrown with vegetation, the covered entryway is dark and cramped, and the wooden interior floors show wear. However, there are bright spots: traditional tatami rooms with good bones, spacious room layouts visible on the floor plan, and a large natural setting. Photo quality is mixed—some interior shots are too dark to be appealing, while others (particularly the tatami rooms) have decent natural lighting.
Suggested Angle
¥1.98 million for a 5-room house on a sprawling lot in rural Japan—this nature lover's blank canvas is waiting for your renovation vision.
Red Flags
Significant exterior overgrowth suggests deferred maintenance; dark interior photography raises questions about structural ventilation/moisture issues; no inspection report provided; remote rural location may complicate finding contractors; 1978 construction may require major systems updates (electrical, plumbing, insulation); distance to nearest train station not specified, suggesting poor transit access.
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