Vintage Home with Expansion History in Ofunato, Iwate
This property is a unique detached house listed on the Ofunato City Akiya (Vacant House) Bank. The original structure was built in January 1948, making it 78 years old, but it has a rich history of expansions and renovations. According to the agent's notes, significant additions and remodels were carried out in the years 1958, 1961, 1965, 1983, 2007, and 2011. This indicates a well-maintained and evolving home that has been adapted over generations. The total number of units in the building is one, confirming it is a single-family residence.
The property offers a generous 6K layout (six rooms plus a kitchen/dining area) within a total floor area of 118.24 square meters. It sits on a spacious 251.93 square meter corner plot in a quiet, south-facing residential neighborhood. Key features include two or more parking spaces, city gas, a system kitchen, two toilets, a bath with re-heating function, a monitor-equipped intercom, and suitability for multi-generational living. The land is zoned for quasi-commercial use in a non-designated urban planning area.
Located in the Tairauchi area of Ofunato Town, Ofunato City, the property is conveniently close to elementary schools, nurseries, commercial facilities, and parks. Public transport is accessible via the Iwate Kotsu bus stop "Ueyama," just 230 meters away. Ofunato is a coastal city in Iwate Prefecture, known for its stunning rias coastline. A major nearby landmark is the Ofunato Bay, a scenic and historically significant port area that offers beautiful waterfront views and is central to the city's identity and recovery story.
