Yugawara 5DK Akiya — ¥11.8M, Yugawara Station, 29 min walk
A 1989-built 5DK on 149.48 sqm of land in Yugawara, Kanagawa, sold as-is at ¥11.8M.
This 1989-built 5DK detached house is in Yugawara, Kanagawa (source listing address: 神奈川県足柄下郡湯河原町). It sits on 149.48 sqm of land with a 103.5 sqm building and is sold as-is. Access, as stated on the source listing: JR Tokaido Main Line — Yugawara Station, 29 min walk (ＪＲ東海道本線「湯河原」歩29分). For short-term-rental context we quote the Hakone area benchmark — 323 tracked listings, $291 average daily rate, 46.0% occupancy, $45,698 average annual revenue (AirROI 2025–2026). This property is in Yugawara, roughly 8 km from Hakone, so treat those figures as a regional demand indicator for the surrounding market, not as this home's income.
Minpaku (short-term rental) status not confirmed. Verify with the municipal office and your agent before completing purchase. STR operation may be restricted to 180 days/yr or prohibited.
(conservative–optimistic)
(168 days avg)
(low–high investment)
Built in 1989, the house falls under Japan's post-1981 seismic standard, which is the benchmark lenders and insurers generally look for. It is graded condition C and is sold as-is, with partial renovation required. A buyer should commission an independent inspection to confirm the true scope of structural, roofing and utility work.
Renovation estimate: ¥1.0M – ¥4.0M
Source: AirROI 2025–2026 · 323 active listings analysed
⚠ Minpaku Status: Requires Verification
Requires verification before purchase
- Minpaku (STR) permit — Requires pre-purchase verification with municipal office
- Structural inspection — Not yet conducted. Recommend independent inspection (¥50k–¥100k) before purchase.
- Land rights: Confirm ownership vs. leasehold (借地権). Leasehold affects resale value and mortgage eligibility.
- Utilities: Verify water supply (public / well), sewage (公共下水 vs. 浄化槽), gas (city gas / propane — propane is 2–3× higher cost).
- Earthquake resistance: Built 1989 — post-1981 new seismic standard (新耐震)
- Acquisition costs: Budget +5–8% on top of purchase price (registration, agent fee, tax).