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    "title": "Close to Tokyo, Space to Breathe, Under $130K (Sold)",
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    "markdown": "**This property has now sold**, but it remains a strong example of what’s possible in this market.\n\n---\n\n## Spacious 5DK Family Home in Tokorozawa, Saitama\n\n### Clean 5DK with Two Toilets and Balcony in a Quiet Residential Area\n\n### Three-Story Wood Home with Flexible Rooms and Practical Storage\n\n### Walkable to Seibuen Station, 50 Minutes Door-to-Door to Ikebukuro\n\n### Built November 1995, Well-Maintained and Ready for Everyday Living\n\n### PRICE DROP! ¥15.8M / \\~$102,000 USD (as of Feb 2026)\n\n~~Priced at ¥19.8M / \\~$125,000 USD (as of Jan 2026)~~\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHelV52gS6V4LqxTuj629c5WsCzpUv07egFJXd8)How much does a clean, spacious family home near Tokyo actually cost? This **5DK detached house** in **Tokorozawa, Saitama** offers a surprisingly generous layout across three floors, with two toilets, a mix of Western and Japanese-style rooms, and a balcony overlooking a calm neighborhood, all for **under $130,000 USD**.\n\nLocated a **15-minute walk from Seibuen and Shimoyamaguchi Station**s, with roughly 50 minutes door-to-door access to Ikebukuro, this home balances commuter convenience with a slower-paced residential setting. It’s an approachable, practical option for buyers who want **space and flexibility without the price pressure of central Tokyo**.\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHeg4imnMOxKFDJBonyRLO2wk0TE6ZtqaUcWIzj)## 🛠️ Property Features & Highlights\n\n- 🏡 **5DK layout across three floors** with flexible room use\n- 📐 **114.54 sqm (1,233 sqft) of interior space** on a 71.14 sqm lot\n- 🧱 **Wood-frame, three-story construction**; built November 1995\n- 🚽 **Two toilets**, one on each floor for daily convenience\n- 🛋️ **Western-style ground-floor room** with grey carpet, ideal for office or guests\n- 🍽️ **Clean, functional kitchen** with practical LDK flow\n- 📦 **Under-stair storage** for daily essentials and seasonal items\n- 🛁 **Unified wet area** with vanity, laundry space, and bath\n- 🛏️ **Multiple Western-style bedrooms**, including one with built-in desk\n- 👘 **Japanese-style room** plus adjacent Western room for flexible use\n- 🌤️ **Balcony with neighborhood views**, good light and airflow\n- 🚗 **On-site parking** for one car (free)\n- 🌿 **Quiet residential setting** surrounded by greenery and walking routes\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHe45we057UC8mXJsStg3o1rlGwOPe7M9uAFYbV)## 🌿 A Flexible Home Designed for Real Life\n\nThe layout of this home prioritizes everyday usability over flash. On the ground floor, the **Western-style room** near the entrance works well as a home office, guest bedroom, or hobby space. The **LDK** is compact but efficient, with a kitchen that still feels clean and well cared for, plus **under-stair storage** that’s genuinely useful for daily life. The **wet area** is thoughtfully arranged, combining vanity, laundry space, and bath into one clean zone, making household routines simple and efficient. A **first-floor toilet** adds everyday convenience.\n\nUpstairs, the **second toilet** includes a small vanity, a practical and somewhat rare feature in homes of this era. One Western-style room includes a **built-in desk**, perfect for study or remote work, while another offers a **wardrobe room** and a more “main bedroom” feel. The **Japanese-style room** connects to an **additional Western room**, opening up flexible options: bedroom plus storage, guest room plus office, or a hybrid living arrangement. From here, step out onto the **balcony** to enjoy a quiet residential view and fresh air.\n\nThis is a home that adapts well to different life stages, whether you’re living solo, as a couple, or with family.\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHeD50kAJLhHZrIlUJ8PpuSNQcxWfTbi3w4FgzY)## 📍 Welcome to Tokorozawa, Saitama\n\nLocated in the southwest of Saitama Prefecture, **Tokorozawa** is a well-balanced commuter city where nature and urban convenience coexist comfortably. With a population of around 340,000, it offers the infrastructure of a **major residential hub** without the intensity of central Tokyo. The city is served by **multiple rail lines**, including the Seibu Ikebukuro Line, Seibu Shinjuku Line, and JR Musashino Line, with 11 stations across the city. From Tokorozawa Station, you can reach **Ikebukuro in about 25 minutes** and **Shinjuku in around 45 minutes**, both without transfers. Some stations also offer starting trains, making seated commutes possible.\n\nTokorozawa is famously known as the “Home of Totoro,” with the Sayama Hills and surrounding green spaces preserving a **deep connection to nature**. Large parks offer cherry blossoms in spring, autumn foliage, and year-round outdoor enjoyment.\n\nDaily life is well supported by **shopping and amenities**. Tokorozawa Station connects directly to Grand Emio Tokorozawa, with over 120 shops, while Emi Terrace Tokorozawa, opened in 2024, adds another 140+ stores, food halls, and a cinema complex. Across the city are dozens of **supermarkets**, **drugstores**, and local **shopping streets** that make daily errands easy even without a car.\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHe4QtuwrUC8mXJsStg3o1rlGwOPe7M9uAFYbVq)## 🗺️ Quick Property Snapshot\n\n- 🏡 **5DK layout** (multiple Western rooms + Japanese-style room)\n- 📐 **114.54 sqm building** / 71.14 sqm land\n- 🏗️ **Wood-frame, three-story** home\n- 🛠️ **Built November 1995**\n- 🚽 **Two toilets**\n- 🚗 **One on-site parking space** (free)\n- 🌿 **Quiet residential area** with natural surroundings\n- 🚉 **15 min walk to Seibuen & Shimoyamaguchi** Stations\n- 💴 **PRICE DROP! ¥15,800,000 / \\~$102,000 USD** (as of February 2026)\n  - ~~¥19,800,000 / \\~$125,000 USD (as of January 2026)~~\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHeIxfsM41K9GadbqoPp7WM4ul2iXeYFy6zAHCc)## 🧭 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\nJoin 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/UVgsUOm7zpHeCJq5eCo7b01hToKiXmL9qnOfW8VvkM23YQPJ)## 🏠 A Rare Chance for Space Near Tokyo, Without the Tokyo Price\n\nA **three-story** detached home, **two toilets**, **flexible rooms**, a **balcony**, and **commuter access to central Tokyo**, all for under $130,000 USD. Whether you’re looking for a primary residence, a Tokyo-area base, or a long-term hold in a stable residential city, this Tokorozawa property offers **space**, **practicality**, **and approachability that’s increasingly hard to find**.\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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