A Spacious Family Home in a Quiet Residential Area of Kitakyushu
This property is a detached house located in a quiet residential neighborhood within Izumidai 2-chome, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Built in November 1966, the wooden structure offers a generous total floor area of 93.44 square meters (approximately 28.26 tsubo) arranged over two stories in a 5DK layout, providing ample space for family living. The land area is a substantial 162.18 square meters (about 49.05 tsubo), featuring a garden and a gentle slope.
Essential utilities and equipment are fully connected, including city gas, water supply, sewerage, side ditches, and electricity. The property benefits from road frontage on two sides (excluding corner lots), with public roads to the north and east, ensuring excellent access. Parking is available on-site. The property is situated within an Urbanization Area zoned as Category 1 Medium-to-High-Rise Residential Exclusive, with a building-to-land ratio of 60% and a floor area ratio of 200%.
The surrounding area of Kokurakita Ward is a vibrant part of Kitakyushu, blending urban convenience with local charm. An interesting historical fact is that the nearby Kokura Castle was famously *not* bombed during World War II because it was obscured by clouds on the day of the planned air raid, leading the B-29 bomber Bockscar to divert to its secondary target, Nagasaki. The closest major landmark is the modern Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art, designed by the renowned architect Arata Isozaki, offering a cultural point of interest just a short drive away.
