Affordable Fixer-Upper in a Quiet Southern Aomori Neighborhood
This property presents a significant opportunity for a buyer seeking a spacious, low-cost home with the vision and budget for renovation. Located in the quiet residential area of Shimo-Hira, Tamakake, Nanbu Town, Aomori Prefecture, this two-story wooden house was built in January 1964, making it 62 years old. The property is offered at a remarkably low price of 500,000 yen, reflecting the substantial repairs required, which will be the responsibility of the new occupant.
The home is generously sized with a total floor area of 176.54 square meters on a 166.37 square meter corner plot of land. The layout is a 6K configuration, providing six rooms plus a kitchen. Key features include a south-facing orientation, a system kitchen, two separate toilet rooms, a bath reheating function, a monitor-equipped intercom, and parking space for two or more vehicles. The property is noted as being suitable for multi-generational living. According to the agent's notes, the equipment and facilities include a separate bath and toilet room, electricity, a septic tank (requiring periodic pumping), propane gas, and public water supply.
The location offers a peaceful setting within a quiet residential district. It is conveniently close to essential local services. As per the provided remarks, Nanbu Town Hall is 2.5km away, the Medical Center is 3.4km, Nanbu Elementary School is 2.1km, Nanbu Junior High School is 3km, and Nanbu Kodomoen kindergarten is 1.6km from the property. For transportation, Suwanotaira Station on the Aoimori Railway Line is just a 7-minute walk away, providing regional rail access.
The surrounding Nanbu Town area in southern Aomori is known for its natural beauty and agricultural heritage. An interesting local fact is that the town is part of the Sannohe District, an area with a long history dating back to the Nanbu clan during the Edo period. For visitors and residents alike, a major regional tourist attraction is the nearby Hachinohe City, which is home to the renowned Kabushima Shrine, a sacred island inhabited by thousands of black-tailed gulls, and the vibrant Tanesashi Coast, a scenic natural landscape perfect for hiking and enjoying coastal views.