Land for Sale in Sakata, Yamagata
This vacant residential plot, located in the Koara 1-chome district of Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture, offers a prime opportunity for building a custom home. The land spans a generous 340.76 square meters (approximately 103.07 tsubo), providing ample space for construction. The property is situated in a City Planning Area designated as an urbanization promotion zone, with the land use district classified as a Category I Medium-to-High-Rise Exclusive Residential Area. This zoning allows for buildings with a floor area ratio of 200% and a building coverage ratio of 60%.
Critical agent notes have been provided for this listing. The equipment and utilities available include city gas, a public water supply, and a public sewer system. Special notes on road access detail that the property fronts a 6-meter wide public road to the west, with a frontage of 15 meters, and is accessed from one side only. Important remarks clarify that the sale will be conducted on an "as-is, where-is" basis. Furthermore, the Koara Shinden District Plan imposes a minimum lot area restriction for buildings of 230 square meters (approximately 69.57 tsubo).
The area of Sakata is a historic port city on the Sea of Japan, known for its role in the Kitamaebune shipping trade during the Edo period, which brought significant wealth and culture to the region. The city is part of the scenic Shonai region, with the majestic Mount Chokai serving as a stunning backdrop. The closest major landmark is the iconic Sankyo Soko rice storehouses, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property featuring distinctive black wooden warehouses and a beautiful row of keyaki (zelkova) trees.
