Charming Two-Story Wooden House in Himeji with Strong Investment Potential
This well-maintained two-story wooden house, built in May 1983, presents an excellent opportunity for investors or owner-occupiers in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. Priced at 2.98 million yen, the property is currently tenanted, generating a monthly rent of 35,000 yen since March 2023, which translates to a compelling gross rental yield of approximately 14%. The tenant is covered by a rent guarantee company, providing added security for the owner.
The property features a functional 3DK layout spread across two floors. The first floor comprises a 9-tatami mat Japanese-style room and a 6-tatami mat dining kitchen. The second floor offers a 6-tatami mat Japanese-style room and a 6-tatami mat Western-style room. The total building area is 52.47 square meters on a 53.88 square meter land plot (registered area). Recent renovations in September 2022 have refreshed key areas, including a full kitchen replacement, new kitchen flooring, re-tatami matting, and sliding door paper replacement.
Agent notes highlight several attractive equipment and features. The kitchen is equipped with a system kitchen and a counter kitchen, utilizing both IH and gas cooking tops. The bathroom includes a reheating function and a dryer. For convenience, there is a walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, a TV monitor-equipped doorphone, and underfloor heating. The property is all-electric, barrier-free, south-facing, and includes a parking space. Other notable equipment includes public water supply, propane gas, a septic tank, a dedicated bath, owner change capability, hot water supply, a laundry machine space, a balcony, hardwood flooring, a warm-water washing toilet seat, and an independent washbasin. Special notes clarify that regular maintenance of the septic tank is the tenant's responsibility and that some photos were taken before the current tenancy.
The location in Himeji's Mikunino-cho Kokubunji area offers practical daily living. A FamilyMart convenience store is just a 2-minute walk (110m) away. The area is rich in history, being part of the wider Himeji region, home to Japan's first UNESCO World Heritage site, the magnificent Himeji Castle. This stunning white heron castle, a national treasure and one of the country's most iconic landmarks, is a major draw for tourists and a point of cultural pride for residents, located within a reasonable distance from the property.
