Full House Shimizu: A Well-Established Apartment Building in Kitakyushu
This property, named Full House Shimizu, is a three-unit apartment building for sale in the Shimizu 2-chome area of Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The building, constructed in November 1955, is a two-story wooden structure situated on a flat, rectangular plot of land measuring approximately 203.7 square meters (about 61.61 tsubo). The total floor area is 205.9 square meters (about 62.28 tsubo). The property is located within a commercial neighborhood zone in an urban planning area.
The building's facilities include propane gas, air conditioning, hot water supply with a reheating function, a separate bath and toilet, and an indoor space for a washing machine. Access to the property is from one side, specifically the east, via a 2-meter wide public road with a paved frontage of 9.3 meters. A critical note is that the front road is designated as an Article 42, Paragraph 2 road.
Currently, the property is partially tenanted, with 2 out of the 3 units occupied, representing an occupancy rate of 15.12%. The unit configuration is unique: units 3 and 4 have been merged to form one 2LDK maisonette, and there are two additional separate 2LDK maisonettes and one 5LDK maisonette, totaling three distinct living units. The property is under owner self-management and is being sold in its current condition, with priority given to the existing tenancy situation. The transfer of ownership can be arranged immediately.
The Shimizu area offers convenient access to daily life, being within walking distance of local schools. For broader exploration, the property is approximately a 10-minute walk from Minami-Kokura Station, providing access to the Nippo Main Line and the Hita-Hikosan Line. A notable landmark in the greater Kitakyushu area is the historic Kokura Castle, a beautifully reconstructed castle keep surrounded by a traditional Japanese garden, located just a few stations away. Kitakyushu is also a city of innovation, having transformed from a major industrial center into a hub for environmental and robotics research.
