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¥4,500,000 (~$30,000 USD)

5 minutes walk to Higashi-Beppu Station, property in a quiet environment!!

東別府駅まで徒歩5分、静かな環境の物件です!!
Rank: 35 6/10

Photos (10)

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Property Details

Location
📍 大分県別府市大字浜脇字山家1137番1他5筆
Layout
3LDK+S(納戸)
Land Area
203.8 m² (2194 sq ft)
Building Area
58.79 m² (633 sq ft)
Year Built
1969 (57 years old)
Nearest Station
東別府 (5 min)

Ranking Breakdown (Score: 35)

+15: 10 photos — lots of content
+8: Moderate price: ¥4,500,000
+5: Good lot size: 203.8m²
+7: Very close to station: 5 min

LLM Evaluation

Reasoning
The property offers strong investment fundamentals (14% yield, tenant in place, affordable price, transit access) and decent visual condition with modern updates, but it lacks the romantic akiya charm or dramatic transformation story that drives social media engagement. The building is functional and renovated, not photogenic or unusual enough to stop scrollers.
Visual Assessment
Photos show a dated 1969 house that has been modernized with basic updates—clean kitchen, bright bedrooms with natural light, newly renovated bathroom, functional living spaces. The exterior is plain residential suburban Japan. Photo quality is adequate (clear, well-lit) but uninspiring; no striking architectural features, garden views, or dramatic 'before' decay that would catch attention.
Suggested Angle
Turn-key rental investment in Beppu: Own a tenant-occupied home 5 minutes from the station with a 14% yield—perfect for investors seeking passive income in Japan's hot springs region.
Red Flags
Property is 55 years old (built 1969) with modern cosmetic updates masking aging systems; no photos of roof, foundation, or exterior condition in detail. Located in Beppu, a declining rural prefecture with aging demographics. The appeal is purely financial (yield), not lifestyle/visual—limits organic social reach. Tenant information and lease terms not disclosed. Foreign buyers may face financing/ownership complications.
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