Newly Built 3LDK House with ZEH Standards in Uruma City
This newly constructed detached house, completed in March 2026, offers a modern and energy-efficient living environment in Uruma City, Okinawa. The property features a 3LDK layout spread across two stories, with a total floor area of 95.58m² (28.91 tsubo). The land is a spacious 144.98m² (43.85 tsubo) plot, characterized as an extended, irregularly shaped, and flat lot. The house includes a living-dining-kitchen area, three Western-style rooms (7.5, 6, and 5.7 tatami mats), a 3-tatami mat Japanese-style corner, two toilets, a bath with reheating function and dryer, a separate washroom, an entrance with storage, and a balcony. Parking is available for two cars in a tandem arrangement.
Key equipment and facilities include an indoor washing machine space. The property boasts numerous features: it is a ZEH (Net Zero Energy House) standard residence, meeting national energy-saving benchmarks. It includes a seismic damping structure, two-sided natural light in all rooms, an EV charging station, a 24-hour ventilation system, and propane gas. The kitchen is a counter-style system kitchen with a three-burner gas stove. The bathroom is a unit bath over 1 tsubo in size with a reheating function and dryer. Storage is ample, featuring a walk-in closet, shoe box, under-floor storage, and closets in all rooms. Security includes a TV door phone.
Special notes from the agent provide crucial financial details. At the time of contract, a 10,000 yen revenue stamp for the contract document and a deposit (earnest money) are required, with the deposit amount to be decided in consultation with the client. The agent, Ohana Real Estate, emphasizes their support in significantly reducing initial purchase costs, offering a potential cashback of up to 600,000 yen. They assist in lowering the loan amount, which in turn reduces monthly payments and the total repayment sum. They also note that various loan-related costs can be included in the mortgage, and with some financial institutions, loan guarantee fees can be added to the interest rate. The agent offers guidance on suitable financial institutions, including reassuring regional banks and low-interest online banks, and assures no high-pressure sales tactics. The current status of the property is completed.
The area of Uruma City offers a blend of suburban living with access to Okinawa's rich culture and nature. An interesting fact is that Uruma City was formed in 2005 from the merger of four towns and is named after the Uruma region, a historical name for Okinawa Island. The closest major landmark is the iconic Katsuren Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site with a history dating back to the Gusuku period, offering panoramic views of the East China Sea.
