House for Sale in Agano, Niigata, 2-Bed with 199 m² Plot
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1291-432, Jiromaru, Agano-shi, Niigata, Japan, 阿賀野市 ()
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathrooms · 92m² Floor area
€41,000
House
No parking
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
92m²
No garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
This 2-bedroom house for sale in Agano, Niigata, sits in an onsen resort community on a 199 m² freehold plot, with furniture included. It was built in 1989, has 92 m² of living space and is priced at around €41,000. That puts it among the more affordable ways into Japan real estate, and it is vacant, so a new owner can move straight in.
The House: A 2LDK on 92 m²
The layout is a classic Japanese 2LDK: two bedrooms plus a living-dining-kitchen of roughly 15 tatami mats. That is a generous shared room for a house of this size. The listing describes it as bright and well ventilated, and wood flooring runs through the main living areas.
The bathroom setup is practical. Bath and toilet are in separate rooms, and the bathroom has a shower and a separate wash basin, which is the arrangement most Japanese households expect.
The structure is timber, built in October 1989, which means it falls under Japan's post-1981 seismic code. That matters in a country where earthquake standards are the first thing a careful buyer checks. The seller has had the roof and steel framework repainted and the whole house cleaned. The condition is rated good, and used furniture stays with the sale. You would arrive with beds, a table and kitchen basics already in place, which suits anyone using it as a second home in Japan.
The Plot and Land Rights
The land is 199 m², classified as residential and held freehold, so the buyer gets full ownership of the plot and not a lease. The floor area ratio is 200% and the building coverage ratio is 70%, which leaves room on paper for an extension. The site lies in a non-classified city planning area. Any alteration still needs proper checking with a local surveyor or architect before you plan anything.
Access is from a road about 6 metres wide on the east side, comfortable for a car or a delivery van. There is no dedicated parking on the plot, so ask about it at the viewing. For most buyers outside the city, a car will be part of daily life.
Living in Agano, Niigata Prefecture
Agano sits on the Sea of Japan side of Honshu, in a flat, green part of Niigata Prefecture where rice fields stretch toward the mountains. Niigata is Japan's rice and sake country, so the local food is good and the markets are seasonal. The house belongs to a managed onsen resort community. Hot-spring bathing is part of the local routine here, and you do not have to plan a trip to enjoy it.
The area is also known for Lake Hyōko, where whooper swans spend the winter. The Agano River and the surrounding hills give you walking and cycling close to home. Expect real seasons. Summers are warm and humid, and winters are cold and snowy, as on the whole Sea of Japan coast. If you plan to use it as a holiday home in Niigata, think about who will check on the house and clear snow when you are away.
Getting There: Station, Airport and Daily Transport
The nearest station is Suibara, on the JR Uetsu Main Line. The listing gives the distance as a very long walk of around 110 minutes, so treat the station as a drive, bike ride or taxi trip, not a stroll. From Suibara the line runs toward the city of Niigata, roughly half an hour by rail, where you can pick up the Shinkansen to Tokyo. Niigata Airport is the closest airport and is within a reasonable drive from Agano, with domestic connections and some regional international flights.
A viewing starts at the resort's management building, where you meet a representative who walks you to the house.
Key Features
- 2-bedroom house, 2LDK layout
- 92 m² of living area on a 199 m² plot
- Living-dining-kitchen of about 15 tatami mats
- 1 bathroom with shower and separate wash basin
- Separate toilet
- Wood flooring in the main living areas
- Timber construction, built October 1989
- Complies with the post-1981 seismic code
- Roof and steel framework repainted, house professionally cleaned
- Freehold residential land, FAR 200%, building coverage 70%
- Vacant and available for immediate occupancy
- Used furniture included in the sale
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I walk to the train station from this house?
Not realistically. The listing puts Suibara Station at about a 110-minute walk, so you will want a car, bicycle or taxi for the trip to the JR Uetsu Main Line.
Does the house suit a second home?
It is a good fit for one. It is vacant, furnished with used pieces, in good condition and priced low. The main practical points are winter snow and arranging someone to keep an eye on it while you are away.
Is the purchase eligible for any tax relief?
The seller states that the house qualifies for the housing loan tax reduction. Rules depend on your residency and financing, so confirm the details with a Japanese tax adviser before you commit.
If you would like to view this house for sale in Agano, Niigata, or have questions about buying property in Japan, contact the Homestra team and we will put you in touch with the seller's side.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 2
- Size
- 92m²
- Price per m²
- €446
- Garden size
- 199m²
- Has Garden
- No
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 1
- Has swimming pool
- No
- Property type
- House
- Energy label
Unknown
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