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¥3,800,000 (~$25,333 USD)

Sooya, Iwade Station — ¥3.8 Million

曽屋(岩出駅) 380万円
Rank: 31 6/10

Photos (18)

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Property Details

Location
📍 和歌山県岩出市曽屋
Layout
4DK
Land Area
110.9 m² (1194 sq ft)
Building Area
78.45 m² (844 sq ft)
Year Built
1980 (46 years old)
Nearest Station
岩出 (35 min)

Ranking Breakdown (Score: 31)

+20: 18 photos — excellent coverage
+8: Moderate price: ¥3,800,000
+3: Good size: 4DK

LLM Evaluation

Reasoning
Solid price point (¥3.8M / ~$25k USD) and decent condition make this moderately appealing, but the property is conventional post-war Japanese housing rather than charming or dramatically dilapidated. Photos are clear and well-lit, showing a functional suburban property with carport—good for buyers but less 'viral' for social media focused on dramatic akiya transformations or unusual finds.
Visual Assessment
Photos show a well-maintained, modest 1980s suburban house with clean lines, a functional carport, and clear signage. Condition appears solid—no obvious decay, structural damage, or abandonment. The exterior is plain beige/white with aluminum fixtures typical of Japanese residential areas. Lighting is good (daytime shots) and composition is professional, but there's no dramatic visual hook or unique architectural character.
Suggested Angle
Under $25k for a complete 4-bedroom house with carport and sewage in Japan—move-in ready and waiting for its next owner.
Red Flags
35 minutes from nearest station (Iwade) may limit appeal for non-drivers; property is dated but not traditionally charming, limiting aesthetic interest; no renovation/transformation potential narrative—it's already a functional house, which is less compelling for akiya/abandoned-house enthusiasts.
affordable under-30k-usd 4-bedroom carport suburban wakayama 1980s move-in-ready public-sewage japanese-property