Land for Sale in Nogi Town, Tochigi Prefecture – Ideal for Nature-Inspired Home Building
This is a vacant residential land parcel of approximately 850 square meters (about 257 tsubo) located in Nogi Town, Shimotsuga District, Tochigi Prefecture. The property has been held by the current owner as residential land for many years. While there are currently no structures on the site, it was previously used as a residential plot, with the former building having been demolished over 50 years ago. The land is situated within an urbanization control area, but it falls under a designated zone based on Article 34, Item 11 of the City Planning Act, which permits the construction of buildings that are allowable under the Category II Low-Rise Residential Zone designation.
Access to JR Koga Station is approximately 2.5 kilometers away, about a 7-minute drive. From Koga Station, travel to Ueno Station takes roughly one hour by train, offering comparatively good access to the Tokyo metropolitan area. Daily shopping is convenient, with the Yaoko Koga Matsunami store located about 800 meters away. The surrounding area has many homes, and the living environment is considered well-established. The land was originally chosen by the owner's ancestors as a residential site, and the surrounding scenery is not unfavorable.
The property contains numerous trees on the premises, with some bamboo growth in parts. For anyone planning to build a home, clearing and leveling the land will likely be necessary. However, even in its current state, there is approximately 50 tsubo of flat, open ground. This could be an interesting opportunity for those considering a home design that incorporates the existing trees rather than clearing everything. A potential consideration is that the road in front of the property is somewhat narrow, which may require a setback during construction. Additionally, due to the abundance of trees, completely clearing the land will involve considerable expense. The owner wishes to transfer the property in its current condition with these points understood.
The assessed value on the tax notice for fiscal year 2026 is just under 14 million yen, with annual fixed asset taxes of approximately 65,000 yen. However, according to a real estate appraiser, the actual land valuation is around 7 million yen, and considering site preparation costs, the market price is estimated to be about 4 million yen. Therefore, the transfer price is set at 3.9 million yen, with negotiations possible. Registration costs and other expenses related to the transfer of ownership are to be borne by the purchaser. Handover is possible immediately.
