Land for Sale in Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama
This 141.00 square meter (approximately 42.65 tsubo) plot of land is located in the Hosen 3-chome area of Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. The land is designated as woodland and falls within the City Planning Area's urbanization zone, specifically zoned as Category I Low-Rise Exclusive Residential District. This zoning permits a building coverage ratio of 50% and a floor area ratio of 100%, making it suitable for constructing a single-family home.
Critical details from the agent's notes include the road access situation: the property fronts a single public road to the southeast, which is 4 meters wide, with a frontage of 11.8 meters. The land is not subject to a 'position designation'. The terrain is described as flat. A bus survey for the area was conducted on March 14, 2026. The property is a resale plot with no building conditions attached, meaning the buyer has the freedom to design and build a new home according to their preferences and within the zoning regulations. The current state of the land includes an old house, which would need to be demolished. The transfer of ownership is negotiable.
The location offers convenient access via public transport. It is approximately a 14-minute bus ride from Hodogaya Station on the Yokosuka Line, followed by a 5-minute walk from the Hosen-shita bus stop. Alternatively, it is about an 11-minute bus ride from Higashi-Totsuka Station on the Shonan-Shinjuku Line, followed by a 9-minute walk from the Imai-cho bus stop. The area of Hodogaya Ward provides a residential atmosphere within the greater Yokohama metropolis. An interesting local fact is that Yokohama, where this land is situated, was one of the first ports in Japan to open to foreign trade in the 19th century, shaping its unique international culture. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Yokohama Chinatown, one of the largest in the world, known for its vibrant gates, numerous restaurants, and colorful festivals.