Renovated Vintage Kominka in Setagaya, Tokyo
This property is a renovated vintage kominka (traditional Japanese house) located in Setagaya, Tokyo. The house has been carefully updated to blend the warmth of traditional carpentry with modern living standards. A charming engawa (veranda) on the south side provides excellent sunlight and a view of the garden, which features a variety of plants that change with the seasons. The property has been used as a rental investment, with renovations carried out over time to maintain its appeal.
The location is highly convenient, being within a 10-minute walk from Chitose-Karasuyama Station on the Keio Line. This station is an express stop, offering excellent access to Shinjuku and, via a transfer at Meidaimae Station, to Shibuya. The area around Chitose-Karasuyama is undergoing urban development projects, including a continuous grade separation project for the Keio Line, which is expected to improve the aesthetics and convenience of the station area. The neighborhood retains a traditional shopping street atmosphere and features amenities such as the Shimizuya Chitose-Karasuyama supermarket and various restaurants. Parks and cultural facilities like the Setagaya Literary Museum, Soshigaya Park, and Roka Koshun-en Park are within walking distance. To the north of the station lies the Karasuyama Teramachi area, known as a 'Little Kyoto' with 26 temples.
Please note that this property is being sold as-is. If there are discrepancies between the floor plan and the current condition, the current condition takes precedence. The seller may take time to respond due to work commitments. The property is also being considered for continued rental use, so if a sale does not occur within a certain period, it may be returned to rental status. It is also listed on other real estate sites, so the listing may be terminated without notice if a sale or rental is decided. Price adjustments are difficult due to frequent renovations for improving the living environment.
The property is a wooden structure built in 1959 (67 years old). It has a land area of 89.45 sqm and a total floor area of 63.57 sqm (1st floor 46.18 sqm, 2nd floor 17.39 sqm). The current status is vacant. Due to road access issues, rebuilding is not possible, making it difficult to obtain a housing loan from financial institutions, and cash transactions are recommended. Parking is not available directly in front of the house due to a narrow access path.
Renovation history includes: August 2023 (kitchen plumbing, toilet and washing machine area works, stair repair, new air conditioner in 1st floor tatami room), June 2024 (repair of existing storage and some interior walls), January 2025 (ventilation work), March-April 2025 (replacement of buried gas pipes with corrosion-resistant polyethylene), December 2025 (high-pressure cleaning of drainage ditch), February 2026 (new insulated entrance door, shoe box, mortar work on dirt floor, 2nd floor flooring, closet work), March 2026 (front entrance exterior work).
