Spacious Two-Generation Home in Otaru with Sea Access
This property is a detached house for sale located in Shioya 2-chome, Otaru City, Hokkaido. Priced at 5.8 million yen, it is a two-story wooden structure built in December 1979. The land area is a generous 226 sqm (approximately 68.36 tsubo), with a building area of 93.15 sqm (approximately 28.17 tsubo). The layout is a spacious 5LDK, making it suitable as a two-generation household home.
The house faces a national highway and features a large garage that can also serve as a workspace for hobbies. There is parking space for three cars (depending on vehicle type). A large-scale renovation was carried out in the early Heisei era, and the interior condition is good. The sea is within a 5-minute drive by car. The property is a 14-minute walk from Shioya Station on the Hakodate Main Line.
Key equipment includes two toilets, a washbasin with shower, a system kitchen, electricity, tap water, and a septic tank. Special notes and remarks translated from the agent's information are as follows: The land use district is (1) Neighborhood Commercial and (2) Category I Residential. The building coverage ratio is (1) 80% and (2) 60%. The floor area ratio is 200% for both. The fixed asset tax for Reiwa 6 (2024) is 45,400 yen per year. The reason for sale is asset disposal. The sale is subject to a disclaimer of liability for non-conforming contracts. The building and all attached equipment will be transferred as-is with no repairs or maintenance performed. The land will also be transferred as-is with no leveling, development, tree felling, etc. The property boundaries are not explicitly indicated. There is no snow slide risk. There is an unregistered extension. Please be sure to check the property condition on-site.
The surrounding area of Shioya in Otaru offers a blend of coastal living and mountain scenery. An interesting local fact is that Otaru, historically a major herring fishing and trading port, is now famous for its beautifully preserved canal district and glassworks. The closest major tourist attraction is the Otaru Canal, a picturesque historic waterway lined with old stone warehouses, approximately a 15-minute drive from the property.
