1920s wood house in Nara (9b)

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.

1920s wood house in Nara

Soni, Nara

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1920s wood house in Nara
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950,000 yen
approx. GBP 4,000
210.99 sqm
1926
Wood

Location

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Full description

You can use the large gathering room not only for gatherings with family and friends, but also for setting up a large screen to create a home theater or building indoor play equipment for children. This house features a spacious 20-tatami large gathering room with various possibilities. Because it was formerly operated as a minshuku (traditional inn), it is appealing for accommodating many people. The main residence on the right side of the entrance, guest rooms on the left, and the building with the large gathering room on the second floor form an integrated structure with 2 bathrooms and 3 toilets, retaining the multi-plumbing legacy of the minshuku, with many rooms. It could be converted to a two-family home, operated as a share house, or continue as lodging business. While the plumbing fixtures (bath, toilet, sink) are functionally usable, years of disuse may have caused pipe deterioration. The kitchen area is spaciously designed for preparing meals for large groups, with custom-built counters for storing many dishes. The sink and such show wear and would benefit from replacement. The main floor has sunken flooring with severe damage that appears ready to collapse, requiring major renovation of the flooring from the foundation up. The second floor has two Japanese-style rooms and a large attic room. The small ventilation window attached to the attic has a charming appearance like a secret hideaway. The four original guest rooms, Japanese-style, appear usable as-is. Due to the building's large size, in addition to floor renovation, interior and equipment work for comfortable living will require major construction, but depending on ideas, the property can be utilized in various ways. This property is simultaneously offering rental through the Smart Renovation system. In addition to purchasing the property and then implementing renovation using a renovation subsidy (subsidy ratio 2/3, maximum 2 million yen), it is also possible to rent the property and implement renovation using the subsidy (subsidy ratio 2/3, maximum 4 million yen) at the tenant's expense. The Smart Renovation system is recommended for those who are hesitant to buy immediately or want to try living in the property first. For those considering future purchase, please consult with the owner in advance regarding future use. With damage present, there is room for improvement, and the property readily reflects the ingenuity and intentions of its users.

Specifications

Land size641.24 sqm
Building size210.99 sqm
Year built1926
StructureWood
Floors2
Rooms13K

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
Septic (combined)

Area and hazard data

Landslide risk
Data not available
Flood risk
Data not available
Tsunami risk
Data not available
Strong-earthquake chance
About 40% 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 125.7 km from the coast
  • About 29.7 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.

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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: 2026-08-25

Source listing last changed: 2026-08-11

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Original listing: https://sonisummit.com/property/035

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