Broadacre House, Iwate (1d)

On the town's official empty-home register A municipal akiya bank is a town-run list of empty homes, so this one may qualify for local grants.

1900s wood house on a large plot in Iwate

Rikuzentakata, Iwate

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1900s wood house on a large plot in Iwate
1900s wood house on a large plot in Iwate 1900s wood house on a large plot in Iwate 1900s wood house on a large plot in Iwate 1900s wood house on a large plot in Iwate 1900s wood house on a large plot in Iwate 1900s wood house on a large plot in Iwate 1900s wood house on a large plot in Iwate 1900s wood house on a large plot in Iwate 1900s wood house on a large plot in Iwate 1900s wood house on a large plot in Iwate 1900s wood house on a large plot in Iwate 1900s wood house on a large plot in Iwate 1900s wood house on a large plot in Iwate
Price
1,000,000 yen
approx. GBP 5,000
Building size
134.87 sqm
Year built
1901
Structure
Wood

Location

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Japanese address

Full description

Property surrounded by the Yahagi River and mountains, rich in nature. A lifestyle enjoying nature in each season. A tatami room with a sunken hearth provides a comfortable space to spend the cold season and relax with family and friends, warmed by the wood and the heating from the hearth. The south-facing Western-style room is bright with good sunlight, allowing you to feel the seasonal light. Recommended points: The broad garden in front of the house offers a view of the mountains. On clear, blue-sky days, it looks perfect for relaxing outside with chairs arranged comfortably. Yachimata Town: spectacular openness and majestic nature. A town where you can enjoy the changing seasons up close and achieve your ideal rural lifestyle. Remarks: Signal: 4G, LTE (reference au); No damage; No furniture; Parking available

Specifications

Land size1002.57 sqm
Building size134.87 sqm
Year built1901
StructureWood
Floors1
Rooms6DK

Where a detail is not shown, the source listing did not state it. We leave it out rather than guess.

Utilities

Gas
Propane (LPG)
Water
City water
Sewer
Public sewer

Area and hazard data

Landslide risk
Data not available
Flood risk
Data not available
Tsunami risk
Data not available
Strong-earthquake chance
About 14% chance of a strong quake (shindo 6-lower or above) in 30 years
Source: National earthquake-hazard model
Earthquake code
Built before the 1981 earthquake code (older seismic standard)
Source: Estimated from year built
  • About 655.1 km from the coast
  • About 667.5 km to the nearest primary school

A pre-1981 build predates Japan's current earthquake code, which can matter for insurance and renovation. We flag the era from the year built where we have it.

Floor plans

Floor plan for 1900s wood house on a large plot in Iwate

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Where this data comes from

  • Earthquake-hazard forecast, from the national J-SHIS model (2024).
  • Stations, coastline and schools, from Japan's Ministry of Land mapping data.

Checked against the town's listing: 2026-08-21

Source listing last changed: 2026-06-02

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Original listing: https://takatakurashi.jp/house/7289

Where a fact is missing, we say so rather than guess. Data from the source listing plus official government records.

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