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Charming Family Home in Kurashiki City, Okayama
$0 (Free)
🇯🇵 Okayama

Charming Family Home in Kurashiki City, Okayama

0 bed · NA · Built Unknown
This land was acquired through inheritance. As there are no future plans for its use, I would like to transfer it to someone who can manage and utilize it. Location: Kojima Hieda, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture Land category: Rice field Number of parcels: 2 Current status: Land only Total area: 184㎡ for both parcels Zoning: Urbanization area / Type 2 residential area Status: Looking for a new owner [Address] Details will be provided during site visits. [Viewing method] Prior approval required. Note: Identity verification documents must be submitted before approval. [Transaction price] 0 yen [Transaction conditions] Sold as-is + exemption from defect liability. Please note that the owner does not have detailed knowledge of the current condition of the land. [Property investigation] I am looking to transfer the land to someone who can conduct necessary investigations, including on-site checks and legal research before purchase. [Fixed costs] Property tax and urban planning tax: 6,500 yen (FY 2023) Property assessment value: 554,706 yen (FY 2023) Water rights fee, etc.: none [Owner of the property] Registered in the owner’s name [Usage of the land] Vacant lot (it has mostly been unused, and its current situation is unclear) [Trees and remaining items on the land / Land shape] It was previously bamboo forest, but it was cut down a year ago. The shape of the land is narrow, resembling a rectangle or something close to it. There is a height difference with adjacent land, making vehicle access impossible. [Surrounding environment] There are public roads and pathways nearby, allowing access close to the land, but vehicle entry onto the property itself is not possible. The land does not have direct access to public roads, and there are retaining walls or cliffs on three sides.
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Cozy Mountain Retreat in Yuzawa, Niigata
$0 (Free)
🇯🇵 Niigata

Cozy Mountain Retreat in Yuzawa, Niigata

0 bed · NA · Built Unknown
A unit in a condominium near Naeba Ski Resort, which boasts Japan's longest gondola, is available for 0 yen, located just a 29-minute drive from Echigo-Yuzawa Station on the JR Joetsu Shinkansen line.
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Spacious 4-Bedroom Family Home in Nasushiobara, Tochigi
$0 (Free)
🇯🇵 Tochigi

Spacious 4-Bedroom Family Home in Nasushiobara, Tochigi

0 bed · NA · Built Unknown
This property is acquired through inheritance. I have not personally inspected the site, and the details of the land are unclear. The land is situated in a forest, but there are restaurants such as cafes and soba shops sprinkled nearby. Additionally, it is close to leisure spots like Nasu Safari Park and Nasu Highland Park, both within a 20-minute drive. With this information in mind, we are looking for interested buyers who are willing to take on the property. Please note that site visits will not be arranged, so interested parties should verify the property themselves before applying.
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Cozy 2-Bedroom Retreat in Yuzawa Town, Niigata
$0 (Free)
🇯🇵 Niigata

Cozy 2-Bedroom Retreat in Yuzawa Town, Niigata

0 bed · NA · Built Unknown
A room in Seibu Villa Naeba Building 9, located just 29 minutes by car from Echigo-Yuzawa Station on the JR Joetsu Shinkansen and close to Naeba Ski Resort, is available for 0 yen. We are currently coordinating with interested applicants, so new applications and inquiries are temporarily suspended.
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Spacious Family Home in Sakade City, Kagawa
$0 (Free)
🇯🇵 Kagawa

Spacious Family Home in Sakade City, Kagawa

0 bed · NA · Built Unknown
This property is owned by my aunt. Part of the land consists of farmland. There is also a building on the premises, which contains some leftover items that we are considering removing, so please feel free to inquire about this. The property is accessible via a narrow road that cannot accommodate vehicles. Nearby, Kamata Pond Park is known for its approximately 100 cherry blossom trees (Somei Yoshino), making it a popular cherry blossom viewing spot. We are seeking someone who can take over this property with this information in mind.
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Charming 3-Bedroom Family Home in Kurihara, Miyagi
$0 (Free)
🇯🇵 Miyagi

Charming 3-Bedroom Family Home in Kurihara, Miyagi

0 bed · NA · Built Unknown
This land previously belonged to my grandparents and consists of two plots: residential land and forest. Following inheritance, my mother is now the owner. Nearby, the Semine Gorindou Mountain Park is well-known for its cherry blossoms and wisteria. Additionally, Izunuma, located about a 20-minute drive away, is registered as a Ramsar site due to its significance as a wintering ground for many waterfowl. We are looking for someone who can accept ownership of this property with this information in mind. *Please note that we do not provide site visits, so interested parties should verify the property on their own before applying.
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