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    "title": "Price Drop: What Can $1.2 Million Buy You in Tokyo?",
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    "markdown": "## **What Can $1.2 Million ****~~$1.5 Million~~** **Buy You in Tokyo?**\n\n## A Refined Setagaya Residence in Prestigious Seijo\n\n### Fully renovated RC home with elevator near Seijogakuen-mae\n\n### Spacious 2LDK+S with garden, balconies, and abundant light\n\n### Reinforced concrete construction with modern upgrades\n\n### Quiet, green residential setting with strong long-term value\n\n### PRICE DROP!  ¥189,000,000 / \\~$1.2M USD as of April 2026\n\n~~Priced at ¥198,000,000 / \\~$1.3M USD as of December 2025~~\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHeLezWe6lTOo3zRFQt9ZpVx0AbKSCJNX6l7cMs)Looking for a well-built, long-term Tokyo home in one of the city’s most established residential neighborhoods? This **2009-built reinforced concrete** residence in **Seijo 8-Chome, Setagaya-ku** offers generous space, modern comfort, and a calm living environment just **12 minutes on foot from Seijogakuen-mae Station**.\n\nSet on a **136 sqm freehold lot with a 108 sqm interior**, this two-story home has been **fully renovated in 2022**, allowing it to be considered alongside new construction in both condition and livability. With a **private garden**, **wide balconies**, **elevator access**, and **parking for two** vehicles, it’s a property designed for everyday comfort in a neighborhood known for stability, greenery, and prestige.\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHeUiuJBPm7zpHeW0PT56oV8w2alJr9yGxuXSnD)## 🛠️ Property Features & Highlights\n\n- 🏠 **Two-story RC (reinforced concrete) construction**, offering durability, sound insulation, and long-term peace of mind\n- 📐 **108 sqm (1,163 sqft) interior space** on 136.67 sqm (1,471 sqft) land\n- 🛋️ **Spacious 19-jo LDK**, filled with natural light and directly connected to a wide balcony for an open, indoor–outdoor feel\n- 🌞 **Large windows** and strong southern light, creating bright, airy interiors throughout the home\n- 🛗 **Home elevator**, supporting multi-generational living and long-term accessibility\n- 🍳 **Modern system kitchen** with wide counters, ample storage, dishwasher, and efficient work layout\n- 🛁 **Updated bathroom** and wet areas, including a full-size bath with window and bathroom dryer\n- 🚽 **Two toilets**, one on each floor\n- 🧳 **Excellent storage**, including walk-in closet, storage room (S), underfloor storage, and built-ins throughout\n- 🌿 **Private garden and landscaped exterior**, suitable for pets, light gardening, or outdoor relaxation\n- 🌞 **Multiple balconies**, including a second-floor balcony with open views and strong privacy\n- 🚗 **Parking for two vehicles**, including high-roof clearance and shuttered garage space\n- 🛠️ **Recent renovations (2022)**: kitchen, bathroom, full interior finishes, exterior walls, roof, and gate\n- 🚉 **12-minute walk to Seijogakuen-mae Station** (Odakyu Line), with additional access to nearby stations\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHegfpcvpOxKFDJBonyRLO2wk0TE6ZtqaUcWIzj)## 📍 Seijo, Setagaya-ku: One of Tokyo’s Most Esteemed Residential Districts\n\n**Seijo** is widely regarded as one of **Tokyo’s premier low-rise residential** neighborhoods, with a history dating back to the early 20th century. Centered around Seijo Gakuen, the area developed as a **carefully planned garden suburb**, prioritizing greenery, wide streets, and architectural harmony.\n\n**Strict zoning and community guidelines** have helped preserve the neighborhood’s character, **limiting overdevelopment** and maintaining a calm, dignified streetscape. Large plots, hedges instead of walls, and mature trees define the area, creating a residential environment that feels removed from the city despite its proximity.\n\nTransit access remains practical. From **Seijogakuen-mae Station** on the Odakyu Line, you can **reach Shinjuku directly**, making Seijo suitable for commuters who value both access and quiet living.\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHeOArCa4iSZEis1AJtmW5z0keYd6oqjORvGp2B)## 🌸 Welcome to Setagaya-ku\n\n**Setagaya-ku** is Tokyo’s most populous ward and one of its most livable. Known for its **residential focus**, **green spaces**, and **family-friendly** infrastructure, the ward offers a different rhythm from Tokyo’s denser commercial districts.\n\n**Parks**, walking **paths**, and access to **natural features** like the Kokubunji Escarpment give the area a distinctly green character. At the same time, **daily conveniences** are well covered, from supermarkets and cafés to hospitals, schools, and cultural facilities.\n\nSeijo in particular carries a **strong academic and cultural legacy**, having been home to scholars, artists, and filmmakers over generations. That history contributes to the area’s natural confidence and enduring appeal.\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHeVCgSkcszbdi0HE6StoQuUYZI9nslpgvkqy3W)## 🗺️ Quick Property Snapshot\n\n- 🏠 **Two-story reinforced concrete** (RC) home \n- 📐 **108 sqm (1,163 sqft) interior** / 136.67 sqm (1,471 sqft) land\n- 🛠️ **Built March 2009**, fully renovated in 2022\n- 🛋️ **2LDK + S (storage room)**, 19-jo LDK\n- 🛗 **Home elevator**\n- 🌿 **Garden** + multiple balconies\n- 🚗 **Parking for two** vehicles\n- 📜 **Freehold land**, low-rise residential zoning\n- 💴 **PRICE DROP! ¥189,000,000 / \\~$1.2M USD** as of April 2026\n  - ~~¥198,000,000 / \\~$1.3M USD as of December 2025~~\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHeIvBaUo1K9GadbqoPp7WM4ul2iXeYFy6zAHCc)## 🧭 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/UVgsUOm7zpHeLtRXkClTOo3zRFQt9ZpVx0AbKSCJNX6l7cMs)## 🌿 A Long-Term Home in Seijo 8-Chome\n\nReinforced **concrete construction**, full **modern renovations**, generous **interior volume**, and a location synonymous with **stability and prestige**. This Seijo residence offers a calm, durable foundation for long-term living in one of Tokyo’s most carefully preserved neighborhoods.\n\nWhether envisioned as a family home, a multi-generational residence, or a secure Tokyo base, it reflects what **upper-tier residential living in Setagaya** is designed to provide: **space, privacy, and enduring value**.\n\n---\n\n### Ready to explore?\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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