Spacious Single-Room House with Rooftop and Garden in Okinawa City
This unique property in Okinawa City's Ageta district presents a rare opportunity: a single-room (1R) detached house featuring a rooftop area and a private garden. The house, offered as a skeleton (bare interior) condition, provides a blank canvas for customization, making it ideal for both residential and commercial ventures. The exterior has been freshly painted, and viewings are readily available.
The property is equipped with propane gas. Important agent notes have been provided: If used for business purposes, an additional security deposit equivalent to five months' rent is required. The agent clarifies that due to the portal site's structure, some listed details are approximate and may differ from the actual conditions; they encourage direct inquiries for precise information. The agency, House Do Chatan, actively implements COVID-19 prevention measures including ventilation, mask-wearing, alcohol disinfection, and acrylic partitions for customer safety (also available for clients). Their office features parking, a kids' play space, and complimentary drinks and snacks. The staff are described as bright and courteous. The agency is also actively seeking property sale listings and offers free appraisals for land, buildings, and commercial properties, with female staff members available. Pet conditions are negotiable.
The house itself is a single-story, reinforced concrete (RCB) structure built in 1999. It offers a generous private floor area of approximately 61.68 sqm (about 18.7 tsubo) and sits on a sizable plot of land of about 267.3 sqm (approx. 80.9 tsubo). The layout is a spacious 1R, and it comes with three free parking spaces. The monthly rent is 150,000 JPY, with a common service fee of 0 JPY. Key move-in costs include a security deposit of 0 JPY and a key money (reikin) payment equivalent to 1.0 month's rent. A renewal fee of 10,000 JPY applies. The location is in Ageta 1-chome, Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture, with access from the Ageta bus stop about a 6-minute walk away.
The Ageta area in Okinawa City offers a residential atmosphere while being part of the island's vibrant central region. An interesting local fact is that Okinawa City, formerly known as Koza, has a rich cultural history deeply influenced by the presence of U.S. military bases, resulting in a unique fusion of American and Okinawan cultures, particularly evident in its music and cuisine. The closest major tourist attraction is the Okinawa Zoo & Museum (Okinawa Kodomo no Kuni), a family-friendly destination featuring a zoo, botanical gardens, and a natural history museum, located just a short drive away.
