Spacious Terraced House in Kobe's Higashinada Ward
This terraced house, located in the sought-after Higashinada Ward of Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, offers a generous living space of 95.36 sqm (approximately 28.84 tsubo) arranged in a functional 4LDK layout. Built in March 1981 with a reinforced concrete (RC) structure, the property is situated on a land plot of 132.17 sqm (approximately 39.98 tsubo). The house is conveniently accessible, being a 10-minute walk from the JR Tokaido Main Line's Sumiyoshi Station and an 11-minute walk from Hankyu Railway's Mikage Station.
Critical property details from the agent notes include the following translations. The road access situation is detailed as: one-sided road facing west, width 2.9m, public road, frontage 15.8m, no position designation. Additional remarks note: Land condition is flat. The landowner is the General Incorporated Association Sumiyoshi Gakuen. Name change fee (borne by seller): 865,300 yen. Renewal fee (non-solid structure): 40,000 yen; (solid structure): 60,000 yen. Reconstruction consent fee (non-solid structure): 324,400 yen; (solid structure): 432,500 yen. Management fee: 5,500 yen per month. Repair reserve fund: 22,000 yen per month.
The property is located within a First Category Low-Rise Exclusive Residential Zone, with a building-to-land ratio of 40% and a floor area ratio of 80%. The land right is a leasehold (old law) with a remaining lease period of 11 years and 2 months until March 2037, with a monthly ground rent of 18,900 yen. The site is currently vacant.
The Higashinada area is a prestigious and tranquil residential district known for its blend of modern convenience and scenic beauty, with views of the Rokko mountain range. An interesting local fact is that the area is home to several renowned sake breweries, contributing to Kobe's rich culinary culture. The nearby Kobe City Museum offers deep insights into the international history and art of this port city.
