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    "title": "Yokohama Izumi: 2-Story Investor Play (Sold)",
    "description": "2-story home in Yokohama Izumi with ~10% rental yield. 8 min to Blue Line, ¥8.6M total budget, expected ¥90k/month rent. A rare high-return urban investment.",
    "markdown": "**This property has now sold**, but it remains a strong example of what’s possible in this market.\n\n---\n\n## **Yokohama Izumi: 2-Story Investor Play**\n\n## High-Yield Rental Near Blue Line, \\~10% Yield\n\n### Compact 2-story detached home in quiet Yokohama ward\n\n### 8-minute walk to Tateba Station (Blue Line)\n\n### Land: 55 sqm / Building: 45 sqm (extensions included)\n\n### Total budget: ¥8.6M / \\~$59,000 USD (Sept 2025)\n\n### Expected rent: \\~¥90,000/month (\\~$600 USD)\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHe5Z7p3TgEYhbPSutBdTRoqpC0KIljyzax9w6s)This **Yokohama** investment home blends strong rental returns with commuter convenience. Priced at ¥6M, with an **all-in budget of ¥8.6M** including cleanup and light renovation, the property offers an **estimated yield of 10%**. With station access under 10 minutes on foot, city gas, and rebuildable zoning, it’s the type of income-generator asset that doesn’t stay hidden for long.\n\nAs part of our **Akiya Income Generator** (AIG) program, this property includes end-to-end support: sourcing, negotiation, fund transfers, legal assistance, renovation coordination, and tenant placement. That means investors can step into the Yokohama market with confidence, knowing the first rental cycle is already secured.\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHeSkXttLyOICx5ZnYHg1mwKbPTtG6eFBrpqVvh)### 🏠 Compact, Efficient, Ready-to-Rent\n\n**Built in 1970**, this wooden 2-story house has stood the test of time. While a refresh is needed, major renovation is not expected. Its cozy footprint and practical extensions make it appealing for singles, couples, or small families looking for a well-located rental at a manageable budget.\n\nHere’s what makes this a strong candidate for a long-term rental:\n\n- 🛏️ **2-story detached home**, \\~45 sqm interior space (plus extensions)\n- 💧 **Rebuildable lot**: 55 sqm, public water + sewer, city gas\n- 🚶‍➡️ **Walking distance** to Tateba Station (Blue Line)\n- 🧹 **Budget includes cleanup** + light renovation\n- 🔐 **Not listed** on the open market, exclusive to AIG\n\nThis is a **straightforward rental project**: modest size, accessible location, and tenant-ready upgrades baked into the cost.\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHeV4wGuXszbdi0HE6StoQuUYZI9nslpgvkqy3W)###  🚉  Urban Access Meets Residential Calm\n\n**Izumi Ward** sits in the southwest of Yokohama, known as “Agricultural Izumi” thanks to its wide **fields**, **farmstands**, and **greenery**. But don’t mistake it for remote countryside. The area is dotted with **nine train stations** across two lines, including the busy **Tateba Station**, a hub for daily commuters.\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHeOAtkJ0iSZEis1AJtmW5z0keYd6oqjORvGp2B)### 🏡 Tenant Appeal in Yokohama’s Green Corner\n\nWhat makes Izumi Ward attractive for tenants:\n\n- 🌸 **Wide skies and green spaces**, yet still part of Yokohama City\n- 🚉 **Blue Line and Sotetsu Izumino Line**: direct access to central Yokohama and Tokyo connections\n- 🏪 **Nearby shopping** at Ito Yokado Tachiba and the newly opened Yumegaoka Soratos mall\n- 🏞️ **Scenic riverside parks**, farmstands, and even Mt. Fuji views on clear days\n- 👨‍👩‍👧 **Family-friendly**: high “stay-long term” rate and strong reputation for child-rearing environments\n\nThis combination of quiet residential comfort, reliable transport, and city proximity is why Izumi consistently draws tenants who want more space and calm **without leaving metropolitan Yokohama**.\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHeslFwUbzDT5z9x6bidymeKn3ZoapOtHjl0FwI)### 📈 Investment Snapshot\n\n- 🏡 **2-story detached wooden home** (built 1970, extensions included)\n- 📐 **45 sqm building** / 55 sqm land\n- 🚶 **8 minutes on foot to Tateba Station** (Blue Line)\n- 🔑 **Cleanup + light renovation** included in project plan\n- 💴 **Total budget: ¥8.6M** / \\~$59,000 USD\n- 💰 **Expected rent: \\~¥90,000/month** (\\~$600 USD)\n- 📊 **Projected yield: \\~10%**\n\n---\n\n### 📊 How We Calculate Yield\n\n**Net Yield** factors in renovation, tenant placement, and fees to show a more accurate return on investment.\n\n- **List price:** ¥6,000,000\n\n- **Renovation & cleanup:** ¥2,600,000\n\n- **Estimated rent:** ¥1,080,000/year\n\n- **Property Management Cost:** 5% of monthly rent\n\nFactoring all this along with **tenant placement** and **program fees**, this property's net yield is around 11%. But to be realistic, we need to include estimated **home insurance**, **property tax** and **maintenance** costs in our calculations.\n\nIn other words: the realistic **adjusted yield is closer to 10%**. That’s still well above average for urban Japan rentals, especially in a stable commuter location like Yokohama.\n\n---\n\n### 🏦 Why This Property Works for Income Generation\n\nMany akiya investors chase the dream of a cheap countryside home to live in, but this is Yokohama City: one of Japan’s **largest and most dynamic urban centers**. Demand for rentals near stations, especially at the sub-¥100k price point, remains strong. That makes this home a rare balance: **affordable acquisition**, **urban location**, and **outsized yield**.\n\nAdding to a Japan rental portfolio, starting your first overseas income property, or seeking an entry point into Greater Tokyo? This Izumi Ward house delivers **cash flow plus location stability**.\n\n![](https://utfs.io/f/UVgsUOm7zpHeyBLil3AAcFNUqX341KG69Ofp5HyVbmxl0WBs)### 🔑 Ready to Build Passive Income in Japan?\n\nWhether 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 (why not all three?), we can explore the possibilities with you. Reach out today and **let AkiyaHub guide your next step**.\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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