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¥1,800,000 (~$12,000 USD)

¥1.8 Million | 6-Room House in Taketa, Oita Prefecture (40 min from Tamakure Station)

大字飛田川(玉来駅) 180万円
Rank: 61 6/10

Photos (20)

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Property Details

Location
📍 大分県竹田市大字飛田川
Layout
6DK
Land Area
731.03 m² (7869 sq ft)
Building Area
102.47 m² (1103 sq ft)
Year Built
1949 (77 years old)
Nearest Station
玉来 (40 min)

Ranking Breakdown (Score: 61)

+20: 20 photos — excellent coverage
+20: Cheap: ¥1,800,000
+10: Large lot: 731.03m²
+7: Very spacious: 6DK
+4: Great value: ¥2,462/m²

LLM Evaluation

Reasoning
The price-to-land ratio is exceptional (¥1.8M for 731 sqm is a strong hook), and the property has legitimate rural appeal with a large plot and traditional structure. However, the interior photos reveal significant clutter and dated conditions, the exterior shows weathering and overgrowth, and the 40-minute station distance limits accessibility. Photo quality is decent but not compelling enough to overcome the 'needs work' reality.
Visual Assessment
Exterior shots show a 1949-era rural home with visible age, weathering on walls, overgrown vegetation, and a somewhat neglected appearance. Interior photos reveal heavy clutter, dated wooden finishes, dark traditional rooms, and a lived-in (or abandoned-feeling) atmosphere. The floor plan is clear and usable. Photos are adequately lit but don't showcase charm—they read as documentation rather than marketing.
Suggested Angle
Plot twist: This ¥1.8M Oita property gives you over 700 sqm of land + a 6-room house in nature—less a 'fixer-upper,' more a blank canvas for countryside dreams (if you're willing to roll up your sleeves).
Red Flags
Significant interior clutter/disrepair suggests deferred maintenance; 40-minute transit to nearest station is remote; 1949 construction likely requires substantial modern upgrades (plumbing, electrical, insulation); no visible evidence of structural inspection; overgrown grounds indicate longtime vacancy. Property requires serious commitment—not a move-in-ready impulse buy.
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