Investment Opportunity: Terrace House in Kobe's Higashinada Ward
This property is a two-story wooden terrace house located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Fukae Minami-machi 2-chome, Higashinada Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. It is conveniently situated within a 14-minute walk from Fukae Station on the Hanshin Main Line, providing easy access for commuting and daily life. A supermarket is also within a short 290-meter (4-minute) walk.
Currently tenanted, this property offers an immediate and stable rental income stream, making it an excellent recommendation for first-time investors. The monthly rent is 79,000 yen. The property features a 3LDK layout with a total building area of 62.06 square meters on a land area of 53.54 square meters (official registry). It was built in August 1971. Key equipment includes a system kitchen with a counter and an IH cooktop, a bath with reheating function and dryer, a shower-equipped vanity, a washlet toilet, walk-in closets, storage in all rooms, a TV monitor intercom, and underfloor heating. Notable features are all-electric appliances, barrier-free design, south-facing orientation, and the use of city gas, which is noted as being relatively inexpensive and environmentally friendly. It is an owner-change property.
The area is governed by specific urban planning regulations, including a Quasi-Fire Prevention Zone, Height District (4th category), Landscape Act, Fukae Station South Area Plan, and the Fukae District Town Development Agreement. The property is in a First Category Medium-to-High Rise Residential Exclusive Zone.
The Higashinada area of Kobe is known for its blend of residential calm and urban convenience. An interesting local fact is that the ward is home to the sake brewing district of Nada, one of Japan's most famous sake-producing regions, known for its high-quality "Nada Gogo" sake. The closest major landmark is the scenic Sumiyoshi Park, a large and popular seaside park offering beautiful views of Osaka Bay.