Shop-Residence in Otaru's Historic District
This unique property in Otaru, Hokkaido, presents a combined shop and residence, offering both commercial and living spaces under one roof. The building, constructed in January 1979, is a three-story steel structure with a total floor area of 147.20 sqm (approx. 44.52 tsubo) situated on a land plot of 72.10 sqm (approx. 21.81 tsubo). The layout provides separate bathroom and toilet facilities, and the property is equipped with city gas and hot water supply. Ample storage space is also available.
Critical agent notes provide essential details. The property is delivered with a non-specified boundary demarcation. Any attached equipment or facilities will be handed over in their current condition, with no repairs undertaken. Liability for contractual non-conformities is exempted. According to the fixed asset tax statement, the construction year is estimated to be around 1979 (Showa 54). Regarding road access, the property fronts a 22-meter wide public road to the east. The site is within a City Planning Area, zoned as Neighborhood Commercial, with a building-to-land ratio of 80% and a floor area ratio of 300%. The land is flat and the property is currently vacant. Parking is available at no extra cost.
Located in Otaru's Nishi-machi district, the area is a short walk from the Nishimachi bus stop. Otaru is a historic port city famed for its beautifully preserved canal district, stone warehouses, and glassworks. A major landmark is the Otaru Canal, a scenic waterway lined with old warehouses that now house restaurants, shops, and museums, offering a glimpse into the city's prosperous past as a herring trading and shipping hub.
