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¥1,980,000 (~$13,200 USD)

Traditional House in Shimoshimosawa, Kurohonego Town (Near Mizunuma Station) - ¥1,980,000

黒保根町下田沢(水沼駅) 198万円
Rank: 62 5/10

Photos (14)

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Property Details

Location
📍 群馬県桐生市黒保根町下田沢
Layout
4LDK
Land Area
500.0 m² (5382 sq ft)
Building Area
252.73 m² (2720 sq ft)
Year Built
1974 (52 years old)
Nearest Station
水沼 (52 min)

Ranking Breakdown (Score: 62)

+15: 14 photos — lots of content
+20: Cheap: ¥1,980,000
+10: Large lot: 500.0m²
+3: Good size: 4LDK
+10: Traditional kominka
+4: Great value: ¥3,960/m²

LLM Evaluation

Reasoning
While the price is shockingly low and the land area is generous (500 sqm), the property condition is concerning. Photos show significant clutter, deterioration, and poor interior organization that suggest major renovation needs. Photo quality is inconsistent—some are dim and cluttered, making it difficult to assess true structural condition. The property has story potential as a restoration project, but visually it lacks the 'charming rustic appeal' that engages social media audiences.
Visual Assessment
The exterior shows a traditional Japanese house with dark wooden beams and white walls—architecturally interesting but overgrown with vegetation. Interior photos reveal cluttered rooms with accumulated items, worn tatami, and general disarray. One room shows concerning structural elements (bare wood framing visible). Photos lack brightness and composition; they appear to be documentation shots rather than marketing-quality imagery. No standout shots that would stop a scroller.
Suggested Angle
¥1.98M for a sprawling traditional Japanese house with 500sqm of land—a true fixer-upper with massive potential for the adventurous renovator.
Red Flags
Significant structural concerns visible (exposed framing, general deterioration). Property appears heavily cluttered and poorly maintained—unclear if this is temporary storage or indicative of deeper damage. 52-minute commute to nearest station suggests very rural/isolated location. Interior photos suggest substantial renovation costs will exceed purchase price. No utility/infrastructure clarity shown. Poor photo quality makes true condition assessment difficult.
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