A Spacious 5DK Wooden House in Niihama, Ehime
This property is a detached wooden house built in January 1960, located in the Sakai-cho 3-chome area of Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture. The residence offers a generous total floor area of 98.70㎡ (approximately 29.85 tsubo) arranged in a 5DK layout, providing ample space for living. The land area is 86.22㎡ (approx. 26.08 tsubo) and is situated within an Urbanization Area zoned as Category 1 Residential District.
Critical agent notes provide essential details for potential buyers. The property is noted as "再建築不可現況有姿公簿取引増築部分未登記," which translates to: "Rebuilding is not permitted. The transaction is based on the current condition and appearance as-is, using the official registry. The extended portion of the building is unregistered." This is a crucial legal and structural consideration, indicating the house cannot be demolished and rebuilt, and part of the structure lacks formal registration. The property is currently vacant (akiya).
Niihama City is a key industrial center on the Seto Inland Sea, historically known for its copper mining and chemical industries. An interesting local fact is that the city hosts the annual Niihama Taiko Festival, famous for its massive, ornate floats called "kakiyama" that are carried through the streets by hundreds of participants. The closest major landmark is the scenic Mount Ishizuchi, the highest peak in western Japan, located within a reasonable drive and offering hiking and spectacular views.
