Secret Base or Community Space? A Rare Warehouse Opportunity in Choshi City, Chiba
An exceptionally rare 1 million yen warehouse property has emerged in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, a port town that continues to captivate with its sea and harbor. Located just a 5-minute drive from the popular Hamakanajima Beach, this property offers the chance to live a life immersed in the ocean atmosphere. The key feature is its spacious, two-story layout with no interior partitions, allowing for the installation or storage of large items. This high-potential property, suitable for various uses, is available for a remarkably low 1 million yen—significantly below its assessed value—and is even open to price negotiation.
The property is a steel-framed, slate-roofed warehouse built in May 1978 (46 years old). The total floor area is spacious, with the first floor covering 110.12 sqm and the second floor 82.68 sqm. The land area is 138.58 sqm. The site includes parking. Important notes from the agent include: The path from the road to the building is a public roadway. There are documents confirming right of passage and excavation consent. A portion of the building encroaches on the public roadway, but this has been pre-arranged between the property owner and the road owner. An agreement states that as long as the current state is not altered by rebuilding or renovation, there will be no request for removal, and the current ownership and use are approved. A memorandum acknowledges that ownership of the encroached portion of the private road has transferred to the warehouse owner based on acquisitive prescription under Article 162 of the Civil Code. The water supply runs via an adjacent property. Rebuilding on the land is not permitted. A portion of the second floor is unregistered. The assessed value for tax purposes is 574,000 yen for the building and 2,700,000 yen for the land. Registration fees are to be borne by the purchaser.
Accessibility is excellent, with the property just a 6-minute walk from Choshi Electric Railway's Kasakami Kuroho Station. It's approximately a 3-hour direct bus ride from Tokyo Station, making it easily accessible for weekend trips. The interior is vast and open-plan, with large windows letting in sunlight. Air conditioning is installed for comfort. The first floor connects directly to the outside, while the second floor features a charming, cozy wooden partitioned space perfect for a lounge or study. Several large shelves remain, which could be repaired and reused.
Choshi City is a region rich in nature and culture, designated as a Japan Heritage site for "The Four Cities of Hokuso Edo Journey: Edo-period townscapes of Hokuso." It's surrounded by sea and river on three sides, offering dramatic coastal scenery like the cliffs of Cape Inubō and the iconic Inubōsaki Lighthouse. The city boasts Japan's top fishing haul volumes and thriving agriculture. The area is a treasure trove of local specialties, traditional soy sauce brewing, and seafood processing industries. For a unique project in this vibrant coastal city—be it a private garage, a creative studio, a community cafe, or a co-working space—this versatile warehouse presents a compelling and affordable canvas.
