Your Rural Akita Project: Huge 10SLDK Home with Development Potential
Offered at just $3,571 (based on 500,000 JPY at 1 USD = 140; purchase costs not included), this large detached house in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, represents a rare opportunity for affordable ownership in rural Japan. Located at Ōsawa-168, Omonogawamachi Ōsawa, Yokote 013-0218, the property combines expansive space, flexible usage potential, and a peaceful countryside setting.
With a generous 10SLDK layout, this two-story wooden home offers approximately 245 m² (2,635 ft²) of floor area on a 406 m² (4,365 ft²) plot. Built in 1978 (with renovation history noted), the structure features 10 rooms plus a service room, living room, dining area, and kitchen—ideal for large families, shared housing, or rental conversion. The house is currently vacant and ready for renovation.
Interior features include an independent kitchen with a 3-burner stove, bidet toilet, and built-in storage in every room. Utilities include public water and propane gas. Parking accommodates one standard or two compact cars. Located in a quiet residential area with south-facing road access, the home ensures a peaceful lifestyle with strong usability.
Yokote is Akita Prefecture’s second-largest city and a key regional hub, known for its agricultural output—especially rice, apples, and cherries. While the property isn’t within walking distance of a train station, it’s accessible by a 43-minute bus ride plus a short walk to Yokote Station. A car is recommended for daily convenience.
Within a 5–45 minute drive, notable amenities and attractions include:
Surrounded by rice fields and open landscapes, the property offers opportunities for enjoying nature, rural living, or even small-scale agriculture. With its exceptionally low price, the home presents strong investment potential—whether as a vacation rental, multi-unit guesthouse, or spacious family retreat.
Zoned as residential land outside the Urbanization Promotion Area, and with no designated usage restrictions, the property offers flexibility for redevelopment within legal standards. Renovation is required, but the structure provides a solid base for transforming the space.
In summary, this 10SLDK property in Yokote City delivers outstanding value and versatility. Whether you’re looking to create a countryside residence, an income-generating asset, or a rural tourism venture, this is a rare and affordable chance to invest in Japan’s peaceful heartland.
Description:
This is a large 10SLDK, two-story house. 1st Floor: Features a spacious LDK (approx. 10 tatami mats), four Japanese-style rooms (6 and 8 tatami mats), a storage room (S), bathroom, washroom, two toilets, boiler room, and a garage. 2nd Floor: Includes three Japanese-style rooms (4.5 and 8 tatami mats) and two Western-style rooms (6 and 8 tatami mats). The house offers a flexible layout with numerous rooms, suitable for a large family or various potential uses.
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