Affordable Traditional Home in Kawasaki Town with Development Potential
This property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a traditional Japanese wooden house on a spacious plot in the quiet town of Kawasaki, Fukuoka Prefecture. Priced at a highly accessible 1.5 million yen, this two-story home was built in August 1956, giving it a classic post-war character. The total floor area is 81.67 square meters (approximately 24.7 tsubo), arranged in a 4K layout, providing ample room for living. The land itself is a significant 128.34 square meters (approximately 38.82 tsubo), offering substantial outdoor space and potential for renovation or redevelopment, subject to local regulations.
Critical agent notes have been translated to provide essential details. The property's equipment and facilities include propane gas, side ditches, and a septic tank requiring periodic emptying. A special note on road access details the frontage: to the south, there is a 3-meter wide road with a contact frontage of 12 meters. Furthermore, the remarks highlight the property's convenient proximity to local administration, stating: "Kawasaki Town Hall is about 2 minutes away by car! Please feel free to inquire." The property is designated as vacant (空家) and includes one free parking space.
The area offers a peaceful, rural lifestyle within Fukuoka Prefecture. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Hita-Hikosan Railway Line, which services the Buzenkawasaki Station, is a scenic local line that winds through the mountains, originally built to serve the region's coal mining industry. For a major tourist attraction, residents can easily access the renowned Kawachi Wisteria Garden in nearby Kitakyushu City, famous for its breathtaking, colorful wisteria tunnels that bloom spectacularly in spring, drawing visitors from across Japan and the world.