Charming Post-War Home in Yokkaichi with Development Potential
This property, listed as House No. 123, is a 4DK detached house located in a quiet, south-facing residential neighborhood in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture. Built in January 1956, this 70-year-old wooden structure offers a building area of 68.59 square meters on a substantial plot of land. The property is conveniently situated just a 3-minute walk from Kogoso Station on the Yokkaichi Asunarou Railway, providing excellent access to the local transit network.
Critical agent notes provide essential details for potential buyers. The current land size is 390.07 square meters; however, after the contract is finalized, land surveying and subdivision will be performed. The property was previously utilized as a rental unit. Importantly, an archaeological survey is required. Furthermore, if demolition is necessary, the cost will be the responsibility of the purchaser. The property features two or more parking spaces, city gas, a system kitchen, two toilets, a reheat function for the bath, suitability for multi-generational living, a corner lot location, and a monitor-equipped intercom.
The area of Yokkaichi is a significant industrial and port city in Mie Prefecture, historically known for its role in Japan's industrial development. An interesting local fact is that the city's name, which literally means "Fourth Day Market," originates from a traditional market held on the 4th, 14th, and 24th of each month during the Edo period. For recreation and tourism, residents and visitors can easily access the scenic vistas and cultural sites of Ise-Shima National Park, a short drive away, which is famous for the historic Ise Jingu shrines and the picturesque coastline of Ago Bay.