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1970s wood house on a large plot in Saitama
Ogano, Saitama
- Year built
- 1970
- Building size
- 113 sqm
- Land size
- 868 sqm
- Structure
- Wood
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About this home
1970s wood house on an unusually large residential plot (868 sqm) in Ogano Town, 15km west of Chichibu city center; walking distance to shops and hospital along a quiet lane. Septic system; 90 minutes on foot to nearest station.
Draft summary from the listing, not yet reviewed by a founder.
From the listing
Property highlights: Located about 15km west of Chichibu city center in Ogano Town (Chichibu District), Saitama. The town has three main streets: the historic merchant street reminiscent of old post-town lodges in the center; National Route 299 (bypass) to the north with roadside shops; and the south back street to the north with the town hospital and Ogano Cultural Center. This property is located north of the merchant street, along a narrow lane between the street and Route 299, within walking/cycling distance to shopping, hospital, and banking. The land measures approximately 262 tsubo (868 m²), exceptionally rare for a residential property (宅地) of this size, as agricultural-to-residential conversion typically has a 500m² (150 tsubo) guideline. The building was newly constructed in November 1970, underwent bathroom renovation approximately 15 years ago, and exterior/window replacement about 7 years ago. Some floor damage present, but could function with minor repairs; however, due to age, suitable primarily for those embracing DIY renovation, not ideal for those seeking major professional renovation. Perfect for buyers valuing expansive land and seeking a spacious property exceeding 260 tsubo. / Repairs required.
Specifications
- Land size
- 868 sqm
- Building size
- 113 sqm
- Year built
- 1970
- Structure
- Wood
- Floors
- 2
- Gas
- Propane (LPG)
- Water
- City water
- Sewer
- Septic (combined)
Where a detail is not shown, the source listing did not state it. We leave it out rather than guess.
Floor plans
The price in context
The nearest official land-price benchmark is about 24,300 yen per sqm, down about 5% over five years (25,500 to 24,300), which the survey classes as stable.
The asking price works out at about 12,327 yen per sqm of land, 49% below the nearest residential benchmark of about 24,300 yen per sqm. The benchmark is for bare land; akiya prices usually bundle a worn building, so a large gap is normal and does not by itself mean a bargain.
Source: Japan's Ministry of Land land-price survey. A benchmark for the area, not a valuation of this home.
Area and hazard data
4 checks clear, 1 to know about, 1 not applicable. Each check is against a government map for this exact point. Where a map is missing or we can't use it, we say so; that never means there's no risk.
- Earthquake code Caution
- Built before the 1981 earthquake code. Expect a structural survey, harder mortgages, and a retrofit budget; towns often grant part of that cost.
- Strong-earthquake chance Checked, clear
- About 5% chance of a strong quake (shindo 6-lower or above) in 30 years, low for Japan, where most places sit between 3% and 26%
- Landslide risk Checked, clear
- Checked: no designated landslide zone at this location. Zone edges are approximate, and this is not a legal property disclosure document.
- Flood risk Checked, clear
- Checked: outside a mapped flood area. The maps cover designated rivers only, so this is not a promise of no flooding.
- Tsunami risk Not applicable
- Inland, no tsunami map. This home is in a prefecture with no coast.
- Liquefaction Checked, clear
- Low liquefaction susceptibility for the ground here
Source: Estimated from year built
Source: National earthquake-hazard model
Source: Government hazard map
Source: Government hazard map
Source: National landform survey
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.
- Setting
- About 6.4 km to the nearest built-up town area (population about 26,000)
- Clinic
- About 5 min walk
Location
- Area
- Ogano, Saitama
- Setting
- About 6.4 km to the nearest built-up town area (population about 26,000)
- Clinic
- About 5 min walk
This marks an approximate area, not the exact building. The circle is a rough radius from the listing's published address, so you can see the neighbourhood without us guessing at a precise spot. The published address only names the neighbourhood.
Rules of this akiya bank
These are the bank's published eligibility rules, not confirmation that your intended use of this home is allowed. Check with the municipality and owner.
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Residence or regular-stay requirement
Not established
No explicit buyer-residency rule found in the checked bank pages.
Unknown does not mean permitted. No restriction or permission has been inferred.
Read official bank rules Checked 2026-10-06 -
Business-use exclusion
Not established
No explicit property business-use rule found; website reuse terms are not property-use rules.
Unknown does not mean permitted. No restriction or permission has been inferred.
Read official bank rules Checked 2026-10-06 -
Resale restriction
Not established
No explicit post-purchase resale ban or holding period found. Unknown is not permission.
Unknown does not mean permitted. No restriction or permission has been inferred.
Read official bank rules Checked 2026-10-06
Grants and rules
2 programmes in our data could apply to this home, all with conditions you would have to meet first. Amounts change every year. Always confirm with the town before you rely on a figure.
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Regional Revitalization Migration Support Program (Household) ConditionalUp to 1,000,000 yen
What you would need
Base amount for household migration: up to 1 million yen. Additional 1 million yen per child under 18 may be added (stackable add-on, not included in base cap).
- Resident of Tokyo 23 wards or commuting to Tokyo 23 wards from Tokyo Metropolitan Area (excluding disadvantaged regions)
- Plus 3 more conditions on the town's page.
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Regional Revitalization Migration Support Program (Single) ConditionalUp to 600,000 yen
What you would need
Base amount for single migration: up to 600,000 yen.
- Resident of Tokyo 23 wards or commuting to Tokyo 23 wards from Tokyo Metropolitan Area (excluding disadvantaged regions)
- Plus 3 more conditions on the town's page.
Official source for Regional Revitalization Migration Support Program (Single) (opens in a new tab)
Interested in this house?
Every message gets a reply from one of the founders. We can talk through the home, help you think about a renovation, and connect you with a licensed agent in Japan for buying help. Clear flat fee pricing, nothing to pay until you decide to go ahead.
- 1Tell us where you are and what you would use it for.
- 2We check the home and the town's rules with you, free.
- 3If you go ahead, a licensed agent in Japan handles the purchase for a flat fee.
5 other homes currently listed in Ogano.
Before you buy
Where this data comes from
Every fact on this page comes from the town's own listing or an official government record, checked for this address. Where a fact is missing, we say so rather than guess.
- Landslide-risk areas, from Japan's Ministry of Land mapping data (KSJ A33).
- Flood-risk areas, from Japan's Ministry of Land mapping data (KSJ A31a).
- Earthquake-hazard forecast, from the national J-SHIS model (2024).
- Stations, coastline and schools, from Japan's Ministry of Land mapping data.
- Official land prices, from Japan's Ministry of Land land-price survey.
Map data: National Land Numerical Information (Kokudo Suchi Joho), Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, processed by Engawa.
出典：「国土数値情報」（国土交通省）（https://nlftp.mlit.go.jp/ksj/）をEngawaが加工して作成
- Checked against the town's listing
- Checked against the town's listing: 2026-09-26
- Source listing last changed
- Source listing last changed: 2026-08-08
- Original listing
- chichibuakiyabank.com (opens in a new tab)
We re-check listings against their sources through the week. Where a fact is missing, we say so rather than guess. Data from the source listing plus official government records.