Historic Vacant Home in Karatsu City with Demolition Option
This property, listed as Karatsu City Vacant Home Bank No. 357, is a detached house located in Minami-Fujimicho, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture. The home was built in January 1976, making it approximately 50 years old, and features a two-story wooden structure. The total floor area is 114.54 square meters, situated on a generous land plot of 445.47 square meters. The layout includes multiple Japanese-style rooms (washitsu) and Western-style rooms (yoshitsu), along with an entrance hall, washroom, kitchen, and bath.
According to the agent's notes, the property is equipped with public water supply, public gas (city gas), and a sewer drainage system. It features a bus, a dedicated toilet, a dedicated garden, and parking space for approximately two vehicles. A special note indicates there is a concrete abandoned shed on the premises. Crucially, the property condition is listed as vacant, and the transfer terms state "as-is." The seller has agreed to bear the cost of demolition after the contract is signed; however, the seller will not undertake any surveying or related tasks.
The property is located in a First Category Residential Zone with a building-to-land ratio of 60% and a floor area ratio of 200%. It offers excellent access, being just a 6-minute walk from JR Chikuhi Line's Nishi-Karatsu Station and a 12-minute walk from the Sante-Iriguchi bus stop.
Karatsu City is surrounded by the beautiful sea of the Genkai-nada and the deep greenery of the Seburi mountain range, offering a rich natural environment. The area is steeped in culture and tradition, including Karatsu-yaki pottery and the famous Karatsu Kunchi festival. It is also conveniently accessible, with Fukuoka City approximately one hour away, making train or express bus commuting feasible. A notable local landmark is the historic Karatsu Castle, a seaside castle offering panoramic views of the bay and a symbol of the city's heritage.