Spacious Family Home with Generous Land in Niigata's Academic District
This substantial 5LDK family home, built by the renowned Sekisui House, offers a rare combination of spacious living and a prime location adjacent to Niigata University. Priced at 16.9 million yen, the property sits on a generous 295.25 square meter plot (approximately 89.31 tsubo), providing ample outdoor space and privacy. The house itself features a total floor area of 144.54 square meters (approx. 43.72 tsubo) spread over two stories, with a light steel frame construction completed in September 1986.
The property's equipment includes public water supply, main sewerage, and city gas. Special notes from the agent indicate that defect insurance (as specified by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) is available for use. The land exceeds 50 tsubo, making it a sizable plot for the area. The property faces roads on two sides: a 16-meter wide road to the northwest with a frontage of 3.1 meters, and a 6-meter wide road to the northeast with a frontage of 25.3 meters. There is a shared ownership portion of 43 square meters related to a private road. The property is subject to regulations under the Landscape Act and has sunlight restrictions. The agent's remarks also include a system note: "This information will be automatically reflected in other inquiries (discarded after 30 minutes) ※Available only for some properties."
The location is exceptionally convenient for academic life or those seeking a quiet, green neighborhood. It is just a 2-minute walk from the West Gate of Niigata University and a 13-minute walk from JR Echigo Line's "Niigata University Mae" station, providing direct rail access. Daily necessities are close at hand with a Cocokara Fine drugstore a 3-minute walk away and a 7-Eleven convenience store within a 4-minute walk.
The surrounding area of Niigata City's Nishi Ward is known for its blend of urban convenience and natural beauty, being close to the Sea of Japan coast. A notable landmark and major tourist attraction within a reasonable distance is the Northern Culture Museum (Hoku Bunka Hakubutsukan) in neighboring Yanagihara. This expansive estate and museum, set in beautiful traditional gardens, offers a deep dive into the region's history and the lifestyle of a wealthy merchant family, showcasing important cultural properties and artifacts.
