A Spacious Family Home in Yokkaichi with Comprehensive Renovation Planned
This detached house, located in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture, presents a fantastic opportunity for those seeking a spacious family home in a well-established neighborhood. Built in 2004, this 22-year-old property is currently vacant, and the agent encourages interested parties to freely inquire about arranging a viewing on their preferred date. The home features a generous 3SLDK layout with a total floor area of 116 square meters, providing ample room for comfortable living.
The property's special notes include compliance with several regulations: the Landscape Act, maximum height restrictions, wall setbacks, and the Urban Renaissance Special Measures Act, Article 22 area. A significant renovation is scheduled for October 2025, which will comprehensively update the home. This renovation will cover all wet areas, including the kitchen, bathroom, toilet, and washbasin. The interior will be fully refreshed with new wallpaper throughout all rooms, and work on the walls and ceilings. The exterior will also receive attention with updates to the outer walls. An additional point for potential buyers to note is the annual neighborhood association fee of 6,000 yen.
Inside, the home is designed for modern living. The layout includes three bedrooms, a living room, dining room, and kitchen, plus an additional multi-purpose space (S). All bedrooms are a comfortable six tatami mats or larger, ensuring spacious personal areas. The property boasts several desirable features, including a walk-in closet, a storage room, and full-flooring throughout. The kitchen is a counter-style design and includes a dishwasher. The bathroom and toilet are separate, and there is a dedicated space for an indoor washing machine. The home is all-electric and benefits from two-sided natural lighting in every room.
Externally, the property sits on a 191.43 square meter plot of land. It offers excellent parking facilities with space for three cars in a parallel parking arrangement, a valuable asset for a multi-vehicle family. The land is regularly shaped and located in a City Planning Area designated as a Category I Low-Rise Exclusive Residential Zone, with a building-to-land ratio of 50% and a floor area ratio of 80%.
The neighborhood of Namiki Minamidai is conveniently located, with a bus stop approximately a five-minute walk away. For daily necessities, a Lawson convenience store is just 600 meters away, and a Sunshi supermarket is within 1,200 meters. The area is served by the Asunarou Yokkaichi Line, with Nobe Station a 28-minute walk and Nishihino Station a 37-minute walk from the property. Yokkaichi is a major industrial and port city in Mie Prefecture, historically known for its connection to the Tokaido road, one of the five major routes of the Edo period. A key local landmark is Yokkaichi Port, one of the most important international trading ports in Japan, which has played a crucial role in the region's economic development for decades.