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¥1,900,000 (~$12,666 USD)

Begin Your Freedom on the Coast: Life Surrounded by Sea and Cliffs in Emutomachi

絵鞆町で始まる、海と岬に囲まれた自由な暮らし
Rank: 70 5/10

Photos (20)

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Property Details

Location
📍 北海道室蘭市絵鞆町2
Layout
5LDK
Land Area
527.98 m² (5683 sq ft)
Building Area
84.24 m² (907 sq ft)
Year Built
1964 (62 years old)
Nearest Station
室蘭

Ranking Breakdown (Score: 70)

+20: 20 photos — excellent coverage
+20: Cheap: ¥1,900,000
+10: Large lot: 527.98m²
+3: Good size: 5LDK
+8: Renovated
+5: Near ocean/sea
+4: Great value: ¥3,599/m²

LLM Evaluation

Reasoning
While the price is genuinely shocking (¥1.9M for a 5LDK on 527 sqm), the photos reveal a seriously deteriorated 1964 property with dark, cramped interiors, minimal natural light, and visible decay. The kitchen is particularly uninviting, and there's no clear sense of the promised 'coastal charm.' This lacks the visual appeal needed for social media—it reads more like a demolition candidate than a charming fixer-upper.
Visual Assessment
Photos show a 60-year-old concrete/modern house in poor condition with dark, cramped rooms, outdated white cabinetry, and a notably dingy kitchen with limited windows. The entryway and hallway photos reveal aged materials and minimal maintenance. Exterior shot shows the house is functional but unremarkable and weathered. Overall: low visual appeal, uninspiring composition, no standout 'Instagram moment.'
Suggested Angle
¥1.9M for a 5-bedroom coastal house in Hokkaido—but would you renovation-flip this deteriorated 1964 gem overlooking the sea?
Red Flags
No municipal water or sewage connections (major utility cost/infrastructure barrier); ~21 sqm unregistered extension creates legal complications; building appears significantly aged with poor interior condition; no visible renovation-ready charm; garage has vehicle-size restrictions; likely requires substantial investment beyond purchase price to be livable; remote location may impact resale value
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