Land with Existing Structure in Matsuyama, Ehime: A DIY Opportunity
This property listing presents a land parcel for sale in the Hōjō Tsuji area of Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. The land has a registered area of 388.27 square meters (approximately 117.45 tsubo) and is designated as residential land within a City Planning Area's Category I Residential District. The building coverage ratio is 60% with a floor area ratio of 200%. The land is flat and currently has an existing building on it.
Critical information from the agent's notes includes several important points. The property's special notes (特記事項) state that there is no direct road frontage (接道無). In its current state, the property cannot be rebuilt (現状再建築不可). Access is currently via a passageway on another person's land, approximately 1 meter wide (現状、幅員約1ｍ強の他人土地通路で通行). Furthermore, a noteworthy remark (備考) clarifies that the ownership of half (1/2) of the adjacent plot, lot 109-3, will be transferred free of charge (他1筆109番3の所有権1／2は無償譲渡).
This listing is explicitly targeted at individuals skilled in DIY, posing the question: "DIY得意な方、修理して住んでみませんか?" (For those good at DIY, why not repair and live here?). The property is situated within a 10-minute walk from both a train station and a supermarket. The closest major train station is the Iyo-Hōjō Station on the Yosan Line, a 9-minute walk away. The property is also very close to Matsuyama City's Hōjō Elementary School.
The surrounding area of northern Matsuyama offers a blend of local convenience and natural beauty. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Hōjō area borders the Seto Inland Sea and is known for the Hōjō Kashima Cruise, a sightseeing boat tour that explores the scenic islands close to the coast. For a major tourist attraction, the historic Matsuyama Castle, one of Japan's few original castles, is located in the city center and is accessible from this area.
