Stationside House, Shiga (5c)

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.

1990s wood house, 6-min walk to station, Shiga

Hikone, Shiga

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8,000,000 yen
approx. GBP 37,000
101.02 sqm
1994
Wood

Location

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Full description

This property is a vacant house located in the residential area of Higashinumami-cho. The nearest station is Minahikone Station, and Omi Railway's Hikone-guchi Station is also nearby. The surrounding rice fields and vegetable fields are a popular area being developed for residential use. Although approximately 30 years old and with some aging facilities, the property is cleaned up to the point where immediate occupation is possible. Recommended for those looking for a move-in-ready property. Two light vehicles can be parked. Please consider this property. / Remarks: Sold as-is. If boundary confirmation is necessary, the buyer will handle it depending on conditions. There was a period of vacancy, and the seller disclaims any contractual liability for defects. Parking is located on the east side of the property. Some items are left in place; discussion between buyer and seller regarding arrangement. / The location shown is approximate. Please contact us for details on the exact location.

Specifications

Land size150.21 sqm
Building size101.02 sqm
Year built1994
StructureWood
Floors2

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

Area and hazard data

Landslide risk
Data not available
Flood risk
Data not available
Tsunami risk
Data not available
Strong-earthquake chance
About 28% chance of a strong quake (shindo 6-lower or above) in 30 years
Source: National earthquake-hazard model
Earthquake code
Built after the 1981 earthquake code
Source: Estimated from year built
  • About 77.9 km from the coast
  • About 44.2 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.

Source listing last changed: 2026-07-19

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