Spacious Family Home in Tokyo's Historic Asakusa Area
This property is a substantial detached house located in the vibrant Taito Ward of Tokyo, specifically in the Imado 1-chome district. Built in July 1982, this steel-framed structure offers a generous total floor area of 131.57 square meters (approximately 39.79 tsubo) across three above-ground stories. The layout is configured as a spacious 5LDK, providing ample room for family living and entertaining.
Critical property details from the agent notes include the land access situation: the property fronts a single road on the southwest side, with a road width of 4 meters. The land itself is a sizable 70.48 square meters (approximately 21.32 tsubo) and is situated on a gentle slope. The property is located within an Urbanization Area zoned as Neighborhood Commercial. Building-to-land ratio and floor area ratio are set at 80% and 240%, respectively. The land is freehold ownership, and the property includes parking. The current status is owner-occupied, and the property is listed as a dedicated exclusive agency listing.
The Imado area is part of the famous Asakusa district, a historic center of Tokyo's traditional culture. An interesting local fact is that Imado is renowned for its pottery history and is also considered the birthplace of the iconic Maneki-neko (beckoning cat) figurine. The area is a short walk from the Sumida River and offers a unique blend of old-town charm and modern convenience. The closest major landmark is the world-famous Senso-ji Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo, which is just a short distance away and anchors the bustling Asakusa cultural and tourist district.
