Prime Residential Development Land in Soja, Okayama
This is a substantial plot of land for sale in the Nishi Aso area of Soja City, Okayama Prefecture. The property offers a generous land area of 594 square meters (approximately 179.69 tsubo), presenting an excellent opportunity for building a custom home. The land is a flat, rectangular, and well-shaped plot, currently vacant and ready for construction.
Critical agent notes provide essential details for prospective buyers. The property is equipped with access to propane gas, a public water supply, a septic tank, side ditches, and electricity. Road access is detailed as a one-sided road to the south, which is a 5-meter wide, paved public road. A special note clarifies that this land can be used to build a private, general residence by obtaining a development permit under Article 34, Paragraph 11 of the City Planning Act. It is also necessary to obtain a permit under Article 5 of the Agricultural Land Act. Importantly, overhead power and telephone lines above the property are planned to be rerouted to the east and west, meaning they will not impact any building plans.
The property is located within a City Planning Area designated as an Urbanization Control Area. The building-to-land ratio is 60% with a floor area ratio of 200%. Additional costs include a water supply improvement contribution of 300,000 yen and development permit application fees of 450,000 yen.
The area of Soja City is rich in history, being part of the ancient Kibi Province. A major nearby landmark is the iconic Bitchu Matsuyama Castle, one of Japan's few remaining original castles and famously known as a "castle in the sky" when shrouded in morning mist.