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¥2,500,000 (~$16,666 USD)

2-Story 4-Room House Surrounded by Nature in a Quiet, Low-Traffic Location

自然に囲まれ、車通りの少ない閑静な立地の2階建て4DK
Rank: 38 6/10

Photos (28)

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Property Details

Location
📍 大分県宇佐市大字法鏡寺主要地
Layout
4DK
Land Area
125.72 m² (1353 sq ft)
Building Area
85.53 m² (921 sq ft)
Year Built
1980 (46 years old)
Nearest Station
柳ケ浦 (74 min)

Ranking Breakdown (Score: 38)

+20: 28 photos — excellent coverage
+15: Affordable: ¥2,500,000
+3: Good size: 4DK

LLM Evaluation

Reasoning
The ¥2.5M price point is attractive for English-speaking property hunters, and the rural setting with decent nearby amenities is appealing. However, the 1980 build year combined with dated interior finishes (visible in bathroom/sink photo) and somewhat tired exterior appearance limit visual appeal. The photos are adequately lit but not compelling—this property photographs as functional and modest rather than charming or dramatic.
Visual Assessment
The property shows a modest 2-story house with mixed white and brick cladding, reasonably well-maintained exterior with light vegetation overgrowth. Interior photos reveal dated fixtures (bathroom sink, wood paneling, basic flooring), but rooms are bright and functional. The living/tatami room shows good natural light. No structural damage is visible, but the overall aesthetic reads as dated 1980s construction rather than charming or photogenic. 28 photos suggest thorough documentation but few standout shots.
Suggested Angle
A genuine rural fixer-upper: ¥2.5M gets you a working 4-room house, countryside peace, and reasonable supermarket access—perfect for remote workers seeking affordable Japanese countryside living with actual infrastructure nearby.
Red Flags
1980 build age suggests potential future maintenance costs not visible in photos; 74 minutes to nearest station makes car dependency essential; dated fixtures throughout suggest renovation needs beyond cosmetics; rural location may limit resale market; no apparent modern updates (insulation, electrical systems not visible but likely aging)
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