For around $600, this incredibly affordable coastal home in Akita, Japan, offers a huge 197㎡ of living space on 355㎡ of freehold land. 🏡 Built in June 1978, the wooden two-story house has a spacious 9SDK layout with nine rooms plus a dedicated storage room, giving you plenty of flexibility for family living, guests, hobbies or a low-cost renovation project.
The property includes parking for 3 cars, a kitchen, bathroom and toilet, with public water, city gas and septic facilities already in place. 🌊 One of the biggest attractions is the location near Kitaura Fishing Port, where fishing and walks by the sea can easily become part of everyday life.
The home sits in a quiet residential area and offers the kind of space that would be difficult to find at this price in many parts of Japan. With full land ownership and reconstruction permitted, it could become a remarkable seaside retreat, permanent home or creative countryside project. A rare seaside opportunity.
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