Charming Akiya in Izu no Kuni City with Renovation Potential
This property is a vacant house (akiya) listed for sale in Izu no Kuni City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The house, built in August 1973, is a two-story wooden structure with a total floor area of 74.68㎡ (approximately 22.59 tsubo) and sits on a generous land plot of 268.00㎡ (approximately 81.07 tsubo). The layout is a 2LDK configuration, consisting of an 18.5-tatami mat LDK (living-dining-kitchen), a 6.0-tatami mat Japanese-style room, and an 8.0-tatami mat Japanese-style room. The property includes a parking space and features good sunlight exposure.
According to the agent's notes, the property requires significant renovation as there is considerable wear and tear both inside and outside the building. The location is within a villa area where permanent residents and vacation home users coexist. Equipment includes a space for a washing machine, propane gas, and a public water supply. Monthly running costs are detailed as follows: management fees/taxes are 3,500 yen per month, basic water usage fees/taxes are 1,200 yen per month, and miscellaneous drainage/sewage fees/taxes are 1,000 yen per month. One-time fees include a water supply name transfer fee of 150,000 yen, a sewer usage transfer fee of 200,000 yen, and an ownership change handling fee of 10,000 yen (all excluding tax).
The area of Izu no Kuni City is rich in history and natural beauty, being part of the Izu Peninsula, a popular resort destination known for its hot springs and coastal scenery. An interesting historical fact is that the city was once the center of the Izu Province and is home to the ruins of Nirayama Castle, where Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate, was held as a hostage in his youth. The closest major landmark is the iconic Mount Fuji, which offers stunning views from various points across the region and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.