Is this a good land to buy?

11 comments

1. Looks like a decent lot if not a bit rustic. How does the price compare with comparable land in the area?

2. > 現況更地（地目：畑）/農地法届出要

   Related question, how much of a hassle will it be to change the land use?

3. It’s farmland, so you will have to jump through some hoops to build a house on it.

4. Previous sales for 川口町 shows average land translation price for 16-18万 per tsubo. Without know details high level feels like it’s a little over priced but not ridiculously so.

   Additionally since it’s a farm now the land will probably need new hookups for power and water and you will need to pay to clear it. This will add to the cost after you buy it and before you can even think about building anything

5. It seems extremely expensive for such a small spot, but then I live in the inaka where that land would be a few hundred man at most.

   But if you need to be able to commute to Tokyo by train then I guess your options are somewhat limited.

   If you *dont* need to commute every day, check out land prices in rural Chiba.

   The key is to track down the land owner and negotiate a direct purchase and cut out the real estate agent. It can save you a significant amount of money. But it’s only really possible to do that in rural areas.

6. Since it is farmland & looks close to the river(s), check out the hazard map for flood risk. Probably map #5 here:

   https://www.city.hachioji.tokyo.jp/emergency/bousai/m12873/001/p005647.html

7. I converted an acre of agricultural land (cannot build on) to mountain land (can build on).

   It only cost me about 80,000 yen….but took three years.

8. 25 minutes **by bus** to JR line.

   It’s basically in the middle of nowhere. Your commute to any sensible job will be 2 hours. It’s OK if you’re retired.

   For the actual prices fire up SUUMO in your phone and select the neighbouring area.

9. Land looking good to me
   Price could be lower i believe.

10. For God’s sake get advice from a professional. Houses and land aren’t cheap.

11. For a second I thought this was on a Magic The Gathering subreddit