Renovation Opportunity in Osaka's Vibrant Juso District
This property is a two-story wooden terrace house located in Osaka's bustling Juso area, a 10-minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto Line's Juso Station. Built in March 1949, this 78-year-old home presents a significant renovation project with a total floor area of 91.87 square meters on a land plot of 85.38 square meters. The layout is listed as 3K (2LDK). The property is currently vacant.
According to the agent's notes, this is a two-unit terraced property being sold as a set. The building is situated on a corner lot with road frontage on two sides: a 3.3-meter private road to the north and a 2.7-meter private road to the south, each with a 3.8-meter frontage. There is a private road burden area of 3.80 square meters. The property is located in a Quasi-Fire Prevention Zone within an Urbanization Area zoned for Neighborhood Commercial use. The site coverage ratio is 80% and the floor area ratio is 300%. The land is registered as residential land with flat topography and ownership rights. A set-back of 2.47 square meters is required. The exact construction month is unknown but is prior to March 1949.
The home features a south-facing orientation, which provides warmth in winter and is advantageous for drying laundry. It utilizes cost-effective and environmentally friendly city gas. A key convenience is the independent washbasin, which is separate and ideal for grooming and makeup. The property is unfurnished and does not include parking.
Notable equipment and features include a system kitchen, counter kitchen, gas cooktop, bath with reheating function, bath dryer, washbasin with shower attachment, bidet toilet seat, walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, TV monitor intercom, and underfloor heating. It is also listed as all-electric, barrier-free, and south-facing. Other facilities include public water supply, city gas, sewer system, shower, balcony, flooring, and two or more separate toilets.
The Juso district is a major entertainment and nightlife hub in northern Osaka, famously known for its vast network of shotengai (shopping arcades) and vibrant atmosphere. An interesting local fact is that the area's name, "Juso" (十三), literally means "thirteen," stemming from its historical role as the thirteenth post station on the old Saigoku Kaido road. The closest major landmark is the iconic Umeda Sky Building, a spectacular twin-tower skyscraper in nearby Kita-ku featuring a floating garden observatory with breathtaking 360-degree views of Osaka.
