~$33,200 USD
¥4,980,000
niigata, 柏崎市
Score: 7/10
Layout
7DK
Land area
232.9m²
Building area
156.94m²
Year built
1962
Nearest station
柏崎 (9 min)
Type
house
A $33,200 house in Niigata with 7 rooms, a garage, and enough tatami to lose yourself in. This 1962 semi-detached sits minutes from Kashiwazaki Station — the kind of find that makes you wonder why you're still paying rent.
Why we picked this
Under $34k for a train-station-adjacent house with traditional tatami rooms and enough space for a family—Japan's most underrated real estate bargain.
What the photos show
Photos are bright and well-composed. The tatami room is particularly photogenic with warm natural light and traditional wood elements. Bathrooms are clean and functional (slightly dated but maintained). Exterior shows a modest but dignified mid-century house with mature landscaping. No visible mold, severe damage, or grime—this is genuinely livable.
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