Renovated Family Home in Sakata's Wakamiya District
The property's current status as an akiya (vacant house) allows for flexible viewing appointments. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the agent to schedule a visit on their preferred date. The agent notes that "空家見学予約する無料ご希望のお日にちなど、お気軽にお問合せください" - meaning free viewings of the vacant house can be arranged by simply contacting them with your preferred dates.
Special viewing events are scheduled for October 30th (Thursday) through October 31st (Friday), though same-day reservations are also accepted. The comprehensive renovation work includes standard treatments such as termite prevention, thorough cleaning, lock replacement, leak inspection, and equipment checks. Exterior improvements feature parking lot expansion, roof painting, pruning of existing plantings, and tree removal in the garden area.
The water-related facilities have been completely upgraded with a new system kitchen, replacement unit bath, new toilet, and updated washbasin/counter unit. Interior modifications include layout changes, wallpaper replacement, and refurbishment of traditional shoji screens and fusuma doors. The kitchen will feature new Hausutekku brand cabinetry with pull-out drawers capable of storing tall items like one-sho bottles and stock pots, topped with heat and scratch-resistant artificial marble.
The property comes with significant warranty protections, covering leaks, defects or corrosion in major structural components, and failures or leaks in water supply and drainage pipes for two years after transfer. Termite prevention treatments include a five-year guarantee from the construction date, plus two additional free inspections. The bathroom will feature a new Hausutekku unit bath, while the toilet has been replaced with a new bidet-style model. The washstand will be a new Panasonic AWE product with an oversized bowl suitable for various uses.
Financial consultation services are available, with staff ready to propose loan structures and financial institutions tailored to individual circumstances. Even first-time home loan applicants are encouraged to consult about realizing their homeownership dreams.
The location offers excellent accessibility, being just 10 minutes by car from Sakata Station. Nearby facilities include Sakata Municipal Miyanoura Elementary School (1,000m/13-minute walk), Sakata Municipal Fourth Junior High School (4,000m/50-minute walk or 16-minute bicycle ride), and Seven-Eleven Sakata Miyanoura store (1,000m/13-minute walk or 2-minute drive). Additional local amenities include Tsuruha Drug Miyanoura store (800m/10-minute walk) and Toichi-ya Takamidai branch (1,200m/15-minute walk).
Sakata City, located in Yamagata Prefecture, boasts a rich history as an important port city during the Edo period. The area is known for its traditional merchant culture and beautiful coastal scenery. The closest major landmark is the historic Sankyo Soko Rice Storehouses, a designated Important Cultural Property featuring distinctive black wooden warehouses that showcase the area's prosperous trading past. The storehouses, surrounded by zelkova trees, offer a picturesque glimpse into Sakata's historical significance as a key port in the Kitamaebune shipping route.
