Historic 1921 Wooden Home in Osaka's Kita Ward
This unique property is a 106-year-old wooden single-story house located at 5-39, Nagare Naka 2-chome, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. It is a 2K layout with a total building area of 31.18 square meters situated on a 35.65 square meter land plot. The property is currently vacant and available for purchase at 10.8 million yen. Its key location feature is a 7-minute walk to Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line's Tenjimbashisuji Rokuchome Station, and it is also within a 7-minute walk to the famous Tenjimbashisuji Shopping Street. The property offers access to three different train lines.
Translated agent notes on equipment and features are comprehensive. The main equipment includes a system kitchen, counter kitchen, IH cooking hob, and gas stove. The bathroom and toilet are equipped with a reheating function for the bath, a bathroom dryer, a washbasin with shower, and a washlet toilet seat. Indoor features include a walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, a TV monitor-equipped door phone, and underfloor heating. The property's special characteristics are listed as all-electric, barrier-free, south-facing, and including a parking space. Other utilities include public water supply, city gas, and sewerage.
Important special notes from the listing indicate the property is in a quasi-fire prevention zone. There is a private road burden of approximately 5.56 square meters in addition to the land area. While registered as a detached house, the current condition is that of a row house (連棟). The building coverage ratio exceeds the designated limit. The land rights are ownership, and no notification under the National Land Utilization Law is required. The road frontage is approximately 5.3 meters.
The surrounding Kita Ward area is a vibrant part of northern Osaka, known for its long shopping arcades and local atmosphere. An interesting fact is that the nearby Tenjimbashisuji Shopping Arcade is recognized as the longest shopping street in Japan, stretching approximately 2.6 kilometers. For a major tourist attraction, residents are within easy reach of the iconic Osaka Castle, one of Japan's most famous landmarks, which is a short train ride away and offers historical exhibits, beautiful gardens, and panoramic views from its main tower.
