Spacious 4LDK Detached House with Investment Potential in Naganuma, Hokkaido
This property is a detached house for sale, currently tenanted, located in Naganuma Town, Yubari District, Hokkaido. The house faces Shirakaba Park and offers a land area of approximately 80.86 tsubo (267.32 sqm) with space for two parking spots. The building itself is a two-story wooden structure built in April 2002, with a total floor area of 141.21 sqm (approx. 42.71 tsubo).
The layout is a 4LDK configuration, featuring a spacious 18.37-jo (approx. 29.7 sqm) combined living, dining, and kitchen area. The counter-style kitchen allows a clear view over the entire living space, and the internal staircase within the living room provides a sense of connection, making it easy to notice when family members come home. The rooms consist of one Japanese-style room (6 jo) and three Western-style rooms (14.5 jo, 8.5 jo, and 6 jo).
Key equipment and features include an IH cooking heater, storage in all rooms, a walk-in closet, lighting fixtures, electricity, and water/sewer connections. Special notes from the agent are critical: The property is currently tenanted. The lease agreement, which began on July 15, 2020 (Reiwa 2), automatically renews annually. The next renewal is scheduled for July 16, 2025 (Reiwa 7). Rent adjustments are stipulated in the lease agreement. For buyers considering the property for personal use, negotiation with the current tenant will be necessary. Additionally, the solar panels are considered fixtures and cannot be used for selling electricity back to the grid, and the wooden deck has been removed.
The property presents an investment opportunity with an estimated annual rental income of 780,000 yen and a projected yield of 2.8%. It is located in a Category I Low-Rise Exclusive Residential Zone with a building-to-land ratio of 40% and a floor area ratio of 60%.
The area of Naganuma in central Hokkaido offers a quieter, residential lifestyle while remaining within reasonable access to Sapporo. An interesting local fact is that the town is known for its melon production, with Naganuma melons being a prized summer fruit in Hokkaido. The closest major tourist attraction is the historical and scenic Shikotsu-Toya National Park, renowned for its caldera lakes, hot springs, and active volcanoes, located approximately an hour's drive to the southwest.
