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¥880,000 (~$5,866 USD)

¥880,000 Property in Kitahiyama Ward, Setana Town, Hokkaido

北檜山区徳島 88万円
Rank: 41 5/10

Photos (4)

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Property Details

Location
📍 北海道久遠郡せたな町北檜山区徳島
Layout
5LDK
Land Area
233.85 m² (2517 sq ft)
Building Area
112.39 m² (1210 sq ft)
Year Built
1970 (56 years old)
Nearest Station
北桧山元町 (9 min)

Ranking Breakdown (Score: 41)

+1: 4 photos — bare minimum
+25: Very cheap: ¥880,000
+5: Good lot size: 233.85m²
+3: Good size: 5LDK
+3: Walkable to station: 9 min
+4: Great value: ¥3,763/m²

LLM Evaluation

Reasoning
While the price is exceptionally attractive (~$5,900 USD for a 5-room house with land), the photos reveal significant structural and aesthetic concerns. The property appears weathered and worn, with visible deterioration on exterior walls, dated infrastructure, and a somewhat neglected appearance that limits visual appeal. The location in rural Hokkaido is charming but remote, and the 1970 build date combined with condition suggests renovation costs could be substantial.
Visual Assessment
Photos show a modest 1970s Japanese home with clear age and weathering. The exterior displays faded paint, worn surfaces, and dated fixtures. Interior layout is visible through the floor plan, showing traditional 5-room configuration. The property is well-lit in daytime shots but doesn't photograph as particularly charming or photogenic—it reads as functionally lived-in rather than aesthetically interesting. The land is visible but modest.
Suggested Angle
Budget hunters: This authentic 1970s Hokkaido home for under $6K USD offers true rural living potential—5 rooms, 233 sqm land, and walking distance to schools and hospitals. Fixer-upper opportunity in quiet Setana Town.
Red Flags
Significant visible exterior deterioration and weathering; 54-year-old property with likely outdated systems; remote rural location may limit resale value; appears to need major renovation; no photos of interior condition; limited infrastructure details provided; rural Hokkaido location has declining demographics and limited job opportunities
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