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    "title": "3LDK Hanamigawa Home for $63K! (Sold)",
    "description": "Sold example of a 3LDK home in Hanamigawa, Chiba with two balconies and flexible layout. Ideal for living or rental. Discover similar homes with AkiyaHub.",
    "markdown": "**This property has now sold**, but it remains a strong example of what’s possible in this market.\n\n---\n\n## 3LDK Hanamigawa Home for $63K!\n\n## A 2-Story Traditional-Modern Hybrid in Chiba City’s Leafy North\n\n### 3-bedroom layout with classic touches\\\nTwo balconies, multiple outdoor exits\\\nCharming residential area near parks & schools\\\n¥9.3M or \\~$63,000 USD as of July 2025\n\n📈 **Price Update**: Since filming, the price has changed from ~~¥8.5M (\\~$57,000 USD)~~ to **¥9.3M (\\~$63,000 USD)**.\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHe8Z4Sg4e7buUsV9aLTIMnoqpGQvwHD34EmeBh)Tucked into a quiet pocket of **Hanamigawa Ward** in Chiba City’s green and residential northwest, this well-kept **3LDK** offers a surprising amount of space, flexibility, and character for the price. With two stories, a traditional-meets-modern interior, and easy access to local trains and roads, it’s an excellent fit for a small family, creative retreat, or long-term rental investment.\n\nThis isn’t a luxury flip or a trendy reno. Instead, it's a **real, solid home** with the kind of layout that invites imagination, and the bones to back it up.\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHeVvyShQszbdi0HE6StoQuUYZI9nslpgvkqy3W)### **🌿** **Thoughtful Layout, Smart Flow**\n\n**Built in 1984**, the home blends late-Showa-era charm with a light refresh. It’s vacant and ready to view. Let’s break it down:\n\n- **Spacious open-plan LDK** with two separate exterior exits: one opens to the side yard, one leads directly to convenient rear public parking\n- **Japanese-style tatami room** off the LDK with elegant shoji doors: ideal as a tea room, guest room, or cozy home library\n- **Upstairs bedrooms**, one Western-style with built-in storage and balcony access, plus another Japanese-style room with its own balcony and closet\n- **Clean, functional wet area** including a vanity, space for laundry, and a tidy bath\n- **Two balconies** with plenty of light and airflow, plus space for potted plants or morning coffee\n- **No private road burden**, allowing public access from the front and open public parking at the rear\n\nWhile the house doesn’t include a private driveway, **neighborhood parking** is straightforward and accessible. The quiet street and open layout offer plenty of flexibility for day-to-day life or short-term guests.\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHejyHmyjQGvcteWNLkp1qg56TnOI3xhraH7VZF)### **🚉** **Location Perks: Transit and Car Access Made Simple**\n\nFrom the house, it’s about a **21-minute walk to Mimomi Station** on the Keisei Main Line, offering a direct route into central Chiba and onward to Tokyo. For drivers, **Route 16** and the **East Kanto Expressway** are easily accessible, making regional travel smooth and flexible. **Public parking** is conveniently located just behind the property, and daily essentials, from groceries to schools, are all close at hand.\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHeH1PpQZJAZWONEezhdQv4C97xLoGMcK6UuFDs)### **🌸** **Why Hanamigawa? Urban Comfort Meets Rural Roots**\n\nThis northern Chiba City ward sits where **leafy farmland meets suburban rail lines**. It’s a historical region, home to the famous “*Imo-gami*” (Sweet Potato God) shrine and the world’s oldest blooming lotus, but also an important part of Chiba’s **postwar housing expansion**. Think modest charm, strong community, and steady demand from **families, students, and city commuters**.\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHeGelJtRSxkcZBIVfXTosLCKgS871nmebPj6d2)### **📈** **Quick Property Snapshot**\n\n- 🏡 3LDK layout / 2-story wooden home\n- 📅 Built in 1984\n- 📐 86.11 sqm building / 96.52 sqm land\n- 🚗 Public parking nearby / no private road burden\n- 🚶‍♀️ 21 min walk to Mimomi Station (Keisei Line)\n- 💰 ¥9.3M / \\~$63,000 USD as of July 2025\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHe5dtN0ngEYhbPSutBdTRoqpC0KIljyzax9w6s)### 🎥 Check It Out!\n\n[youtube]\n\n### 🧭 Your Next Step\n\nBuying in Japan doesn’t have to be a solo journey. The best way forward is to **connect with others who are already doing it**.\n\n**Join the AkiyaHub community** to:\n\n- Learn from real **buyers and renovators**\n- Share your own **ideas and experiences**\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHe7SxcojQFdvPgxwtRBjp52qEoilAIyZDhYXrO)### **🏡** **Would you live here, retreat here, or rent it out?**\n\nWhether you're dreaming of a quiet home base, a creative retreat, or a smart investment, you can join AkiyaHub now to explore other opportunities.\n\n---\n\n### If this is the kind of home you’re looking for, here’s where to start.\n\n- 👉[ How to Find Your Dream Property in Japan](https://akiyahub.com/articles/how-to-find-your-dream-property-in-japan): Learn how to explore regions, compare value, and confidently discover standout homes using AkiyaHub’s most powerful search approach.\n\n- 👉[ Join the AkiyaHub community](https://akiyahub.com/jointhecommunity): Learn from real buyers, ask questions freely, and move forward with confidence as you explore owning a home in Japan.",
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