This property is located in rural Iwate, offering 135㎡ of living space on 693㎡ of freehold land 🌿. Built in 1999, the home is a two-story wooden house with a galvanized steel roof and is currently vacant.
The utilities are still functioning and the house remains in very good condition, making it an interesting opportunity for someone who wants a countryside property without starting from a complete rebuild.
The generous interior provides plenty of space for family living or a peaceful rural retreat. Be aware that some belongings remain inside and that this is a secluded countryside property, surrounded by the quiet landscapes of northern Japan 🌲.
Although the purchase price is ¥0, ownership still comes with costs. Registration, ownership transfer, and administrative fees are estimated at around $1,500, with annual fixed asset tax of about $600. Even so, it remains an unusually affordable way to acquire a large countryside property in Japan.
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