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¥1,980,000 (~$13,200 USD)

East 1st Street South 8 (Near Sunagawa Station) - ¥1,980,000

東一条南8(砂川駅) 198万円
Rank: 48 5/10

Photos (19)

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Property Details

Location
📍 北海道砂川市東一条南8
Layout
5LDK
Land Area
223.14 m² (2402 sq ft)
Building Area
113.4 m² (1221 sq ft)
Year Built
1985 (41 years old)
Nearest Station
砂川 (22 min)

Ranking Breakdown (Score: 48)

+20: 19 photos — excellent coverage
+20: Cheap: ¥1,980,000
+5: Good lot size: 223.14m²
+3: Good size: 5LDK

LLM Evaluation

Reasoning
While the price is appealingly low (under $14k USD) and the property offers solid specs (5LDK, 223 sqm land), the photos reveal a dated 1980s structure in declining condition with drab interiors and minimal curb appeal. The property lacks the charm of traditional akiya or the modern potential of a renovation-ready home—it reads as simply aging and neglected rather than intriguing.
Visual Assessment
Photos show a tired two-story suburban house with a dark brown roof, white siding, and institutional feel. Interior shots reveal worn beige walls, an outdated bathroom with minimal natural light, and sparse furnishings. The exterior has overgrown areas and looks poorly maintained. Photo quality is acceptable but the subject matter is uninspiring—this is functional documentation rather than appealing photography.
Suggested Angle
Under $14k in Hokkaido: This 5-bedroom suburban home proves Japanese property can be shockingly affordable—but is the price worth the decades of wear?
Red Flags
Property shows visible age and neglect; interior appears dated with poor maintenance; bathroom is particularly dingy; the 22-minute walk to the nearest station is relatively remote; no clear renovation potential or unique charm to offset the condition; market appeal unclear given both price and condition are uninspiring—neither 'deal of the century' nor 'charming rural gem'
ultra-cheap hokkaido 5bedroom suburban 1980s needs-renovation large-land fixer-upper affordable-japan