Iwatsuki: 6-Bedroom Investor Special

Large Family Rental, Strong Yields, Tokyo Access

6-bedroom detached house in quiet residential Saitama
11-minute walk to Iwatsuki Station (Tobu Urban Park Line)
Land: 158 sqm / Building: 132 sqm
Total budget: ¥9.6M / ~$65,000 USD (Sept 2025)
Expected rent: ~¥112,500/month (~$750 USD)

This spacious Iwatsuki home shows why Greater Tokyo income properties remain such a draw for overseas investors. Purchased for just ¥7.5M, with an all-in budget of ¥9.6M including fees and renovations, the property is already on track to generate rental income of ~¥112,500 per month. That’s a projected gross yield of more than 14%, rare for a commuter-friendly home this close to Tokyo.

As part of the Akiya Income Generator (AIG) program, this project included end-to-end support: sourcing, negotiation, renovation coordination, and tenant placement. The result is an efficient overseas investment with a strong tenant-ready profile.

🏡 Spacious, Flexible, Family-Ready

Built in 1973, this 2-story wooden house combines traditional touches with practical updates. While cosmetic renovation was needed, no major damage was present: a rarity for homes of this size and age.

Inside, tenants find:

• 🛋️ Large living area with bright windows

• 🪟 Tatami room in solid condition, ideal as a guest or flex room

• 🚽 Bathrooms and toilets on both floors for convenience

• 🛏️ Multiple Western-style bedrooms plus tatami rooms upstairs

• 🚗 Onsite parking and rebuildable zoning

With six rooms plus a living/dining/kitchen area, this house easily accommodates families, multi-generational households, or even shared tenants. In an area like Iwatsuki, where demand leans toward family-friendly rentals, this layout is a natural match.

🚉 Commuter Access + Neighborhood Calm

Iwatsuki Ward sits on the eastern edge of Saitama City, one of Greater Tokyo’s most dynamic residential hubs. While technically part of Saitama, the area feels like its own historic town, and yet it’s only 30–40 minutes by train into central Tokyo.

Tenants are drawn to the neighborhood because it offers the best of both worlds: walkable station access, with Iwatsuki Station just 11 minutes away on foot; direct urban connectivity via the Tobu Urban Park Line with easy transfers into Tokyo; and the suburban calm of quiet, green neighborhoods with larger lot sizes.

The practical advantages add up as well, from a rebuildable lot with parking to strong family appeal thanks to spacious layouts and long-term rental stability. This balance of commuter convenience and livable space is what drives consistent demand in Saitama City’s rental market.

 🎎 Tenant Appeal in Japan's Doll Town

Beyond commuter convenience, Iwatsuki offers cultural depth and local charm. Known as Japan’s “Doll Town,” Iwatsuki has been a center for dollmaking since the Edo period, with Iwatsuki ningyō recognized as a traditional craft.

Tenants and investors alike will appreciate:

• 🏯 Iwatsuki Castle Park’s historic ruins, 650 cherry trees, and sports facilities.

• 🔔 The “Toki no Kane” Bell Tower,  a cultural symbol dating to 1720.

• ⛩️ Hisai-zu Shrine, a 1,500-year-old landmark with unique peacock motifs.

• 🍜 Local flavors like handmade soba and sweets like torori warabi mochi.

• 🏛️ Historic architecture, including the Black Gate, Taisho-era bank buildings, and merchant storehouses.

For tenants, it’s a livable, community-rich neighborhood. For investors, these cultural anchors enhance long-term rental stability.

 📈 Investment Snapshot

• 🏡 6-bedroom detached wooden home (built 1973)

• 📐 132 sqm building / 158 sqm land

• 🚶 11 minutes on foot to Iwatsuki Station (Tobu Urban Park Line)

• 🔑 Renovation + tenant placement included in project plan

• 💴 Total budget: ¥9.6M / ~$65,000 USD

• 💰 Expected rent: ~¥112,500/month (~$750 USD)

• 📊 Projected gross yield: ~14%

📊 How We Calculate Yield

Net Yield factors in renovation, tenant placement, and fees to show a more accurate return on investment.

• List price: ¥7,500,000

• Renovation & cleanup: ¥2,100,000

• Estimated rent: ¥1,320,000/year

• Property management cost: 5% of monthly rent

Factoring all this along with tenant placement and program fees, this property's net yield is around 12%. But to be realistic, we need to include estimated home insurance, property tax and maintenance costs in our calculations.

In other words: the realistic adjusted yield is closer to 11%. Even with conservative adjustments, this property outperforms typical Greater Tokyo rental yields, while offering far more space than the average urban apartment.

🏦 Why This Property Works for Income Generation

Most akiya headlines focus on ultra-rural “free homes.” But as this project shows, smart investors are looking at livable, commuter-friendly areas like Iwatsuki. Here, tenant demand is steady, yields are attractive, and acquisition costs remain well below Tokyo averages.

Whether as a portfolio entry point, a diversification play, or a high-yield rental to balance lower-yield urban units, this Saitama house represents what AIG is built for: affordable acquisition, end-to-end support, and reliable rental income.

🔑 Ready to Build Passive Income in Japan?

Whether you’re planning to diversify with tangible assets in Japan, generate stable monthly cash flow, or explore long-term income from a trusted overseas market, our AIG program helps international investors secure cash-flow properties in Greater Tokyo and beyond. Reach out today and let AkiyaHub guide your next step.

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