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¥500,000 (~$3,333 USD)

Full Renovation Potential | A 1978 Structure Ready to Become a Reiwa Masterpiece

【フルリノベ専用】昭和53年生まれの骨組みを活かし、令和の傑作を創る。
Rank: 60 6/10

Photos (14)

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Property Details

Location
📍 北海道旭川市北門町19
Layout
4LDK
Land Area
165.3 m² (1779 sq ft)
Building Area
82.62 m² (889 sq ft)
Year Built
1978 (48 years old)
Nearest Station
近文 (17 min)

Ranking Breakdown (Score: 60)

+15: 14 photos — lots of content
+30: Extreme bargain: ¥500,000
+3: Good size: 4LDK
+8: Renovated
+4: Great value: ¥3,025/m²

LLM Evaluation

Reasoning
Strong price-to-appeal ratio at ¥500,000 with legitimate 4LDK renovation potential and decent location near schools. However, photos show visible deterioration (worn exterior, dated finishes, overgrown areas), and the property reads as a genuine fixer-upper rather than charming or visually striking. The story is compelling but the current visual condition is uninspiring for social media.
Visual Assessment
Photos reveal a dated 1970s house with a worn red/cream exterior, overgrown landscaping, and clearly aged interiors. The floor plan layouts are clear and help visualize potential, but the property itself looks tired and run-down rather than quaint or photogenic. Bright daytime exterior shots prevent it from looking derelict, but there's little visual charm in the current state.
Suggested Angle
¥500,000 for a 4LDK fixer-upper canvas in Hokkaido—see how this blank slate could become your dream home (and the before/after potential is massive)
Red Flags
Significant visible deterioration suggests substantial renovation costs will exceed the purchase price; structural soundness should be verified by inspector before commitment. Remote location (17 min to nearest station) may limit appeal to non-rural seekers. This is genuinely a project property, not a turnkey bargain.
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