Spacious and Accessible Family Home in Otaru with Elderly-Friendly Features
This well-maintained single-family house in Otaru, Hokkaido, offers a generous 4LDK layout with a total floor area of approximately 145.87 sqm (44.12 tsubo). Built in July 1998, the two-story wooden structure sits on a private land plot of about 175.73 sqm (53.15 tsubo). The property is conveniently located within walking distance of essential amenities, including supermarkets and hospitals, as well as JR stations and bus stops, making daily life exceptionally easy.
The property is equipped with two toilets, a separate bath and toilet, a washbasin, a system kitchen with an IH cooking heater, ample storage space, FF heating, a laundry machine area, indoor drying space, flooring, lighting fixtures, a monitor-equipped intercom, city gas, electricity, and water and sewage systems. Special notes highlight that the home is designed for the elderly and is barrier-free. Specific features include a kerosene stove, toilets and washrooms on each floor, a unit bath designed for caregiving, and a staircase with handrails and a lift-type indoor drying rack. The system kitchen includes an IH stove. Exterior maintenance has been completed with roof painting and exterior wall caulking, and lighting fixtures are fully equipped.
Additional remarks confirm the property is currently vacant, and the handover timing is negotiable. Recent renovations were completed in October 2025, focusing on the exterior (walls and roof). The property is in an area zoned for Neighborhood Commercial use within a City Planning Area, with a building-to-land ratio of 80% and a floor area ratio of 300%.
The home is situated in the historic port city of Otaru, famous for its beautifully preserved canal district and glassworks. An interesting fact is that Otaru was once the financial center of Hokkaido during its herring boom, and many of the stone warehouses along the canal have been converted into museums, shops, and restaurants. The closest major landmark is the scenic Otaru Canal, a short drive or bus ride away, which is beautifully illuminated at night and a central part of the city's charm.
