Prime Residential Land in Tokyo's Historic Ogikubo District
This 172.08 square meter plot of land (approximately 52.05 tsubo) is located in the prestigious and historically rich Ogikubo area of Tokyo's Suginami Ward. The property is offered with no construction conditions, providing the ultimate freedom to build your dream home with the house builder of your choice. The site benefits from a wide front road of approximately 7.2 meters, which is a public roadway, ensuring excellent access and potential.
The land is situated within a First Category Low-Rise Exclusive Residential Zone, the strictest zoning designation aimed at preserving a high-quality living environment through stringent height and usage restrictions. This ensures the area maintains its quiet, residential character. The property currently includes an existing house built in March 1992 by Sumitomo Forestry. This custom-built home has a total floor area of 167.95 square meters and a layout of 4SLDK, demonstrating the potential for spacious living on this plot.
The Ogikubo area boasts a fascinating history. During the Taisho era, it was renowned as a villa district, famously compared to "Kamakura in the West, Ogikubo in the East." It later became a favored residence for political figures, business leaders, and literary icons such as Prime Minister Fumimaro Konoe, novelist Masuji Ibuse (who authored the "Ogikubo Fudoki"), Kadokawa founder Genyoshi Kadokawa, novelist Osamu Dazai, and poet Akiko Yosano. This legacy cemented Ogikubo's status as a high-class residential neighborhood. The property is within a 16-minute walk from both Ogikubo Station and Nishi-Ogikubo Station, providing access to multiple train lines including the JR Chuo Line, JR Chuo-Sobu Line, and Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line for excellent connectivity.
An interesting local fact is that Suginami Ward has one of the highest proportions of First Category Low-Rise Exclusive Residential Zones in Tokyo, with this type of zone accounting for 63.69% of the entire ward, as per a 2022 survey. This underscores the area's commitment to maintaining a superior residential environment. The closest major landmark is the historic and serene Zenpukuji River Park, a popular green space known for its cherry blossoms and walking paths along the water, offering residents a peaceful escape within the city.
