A Modern, Energy-Efficient Home in Misawa, Aomori
This newly built single-family home, completed in June 2025, offers a contemporary and comfortable lifestyle in the quiet residential neighborhood of Hinode 1-chome, Misawa City. The property features a 1LDK layout with a total floor area of 53.61㎡, situated on a 94.18㎡ plot of land. The design prioritizes energy efficiency and modern convenience, certified as a low-carbon residence.
The home is equipped with a comprehensive range of facilities. Utilities include propane gas, sewerage, electricity, and air conditioning. The kitchen features a counter-style setup with a dishwasher. The bathroom is a TOTO unit bath equipped with a bidet toilet seat, bath dryer, reheating function, and a shampoo dresser. The property includes double-glazed windows, a 24-hour ventilation system (third type, with natural air intake and mechanical exhaust from the hall and toilet), fire alarms, and external insulation construction. Interior features include closets in every room, curtain rails throughout, energy-saving LED lighting, TV wiring (with antenna, excluding BS), and pre-wiring for internet (requiring connection work). Heating and cooling are provided by a heat pump system with full warm air conditioning, complemented by an energy-efficient, high-performance Eco Series gas water heater with long-term maintenance warranty.
Special notes detail the property's construction and external features. It is built using 2x4 construction methods on a slab foundation with underfloor ventilation (floor insulation) and internal insulation (90mm, 16K glass wool). The exterior features resin siding (14mm nailed) with some accents in galvanized steel sheet. The roof is a near-flat gradient flat roof with snow guards to prevent snow slides. External amenities include an asphalt-paved parking space for two or more vehicles, an emergency power supply system, an upright-style outdoor water faucet, an external power outlet for electric vehicle charging, and a dial-type mailbox. Security is enhanced by a color monitor intercom with recording function. The land fronts a 6-meter wide public road to the west, with designated location approval.
The area of Misawa is known for its close ties to aviation and international culture, largely due to the presence of the Misawa Air Base, a joint U.S. and Japan Air Self-Defense Force facility. A major landmark nearby is the Misawa Aviation & Science Museum, which celebrates this aerospace heritage with exhibits on flight and science, making it a fascinating destination for enthusiasts and families alike.
