~$10,000 USD
¥1,500,000
niigata, 上越市
Score: 7/10
Layout
5DK
Land area
171.95m²
Building area
117.61m²
Year built
1978
Nearest station
南高田 (7 min)
Type
house
A five-room house in Niigata for under $10,000 — and it's actually livable. Clean tatami, working kitchen, and no major renovation drama waiting behind the walls. This is what affordable Japan real estate looks like in 2024.
Why we picked this
Five rooms, working snow pump, and move-in ready for under $11,000 USD — this Niigata home proves you don't need to choose between affordability and actual livability.
What the photos show
Photos are well-lit and professionally presented. Interior shots showcase clean tatami rooms, wooden fixtures, and bright hallway spaces with good natural light. The exterior shows a modest but well-maintained structure in decent condition. Floor plan is clear and helps visualize the layout. No visible mold, major water damage, or decay — this is genuinely livable space, not a rescue project.
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