What a $400,000 House in Tokyo Japan will Get You
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This is a Japanese Home Tour of a $400,000 house in Tokyo. This 60,000,000 JPY House tour is pre-renovation so it may look a bit rough. It's a 160 square meters, 44 year old, 4LDK house with 2 garages and a backyard sitting on 181 square meters of land. So in Japan, housing properties are evaluated based on the land value plus the building value. In Tokyo, the average land value is about 1.2M yen 8110 USD per square meter, while in this area, on the outskirts, it averages about 330,000 yen / 2230 USD per square meters, which would value this house’s land at around 400,000 dollars. But since this house was built in 1980, has been poorly maintained, left un-renovated with no one living here for 3 years, the house value in Japan is considered close to zero. Therefore, a total valuation of 400,000 USD. This Tokyo house is a 12 minute walk away from Komae train station, which has many shops and cool restaurants and of course a supermarket. Also, about a 20 mins train ride from Shinjuku station, this area has a down to earth relaxing vibe and my favorite 3 breweries in the area with one just across the street.
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I wish I had that house.
I live Tokyo Japanese man
Your movie tell me new things about Tokyo
You know about Tokyo better than most Japanese Who live Tokyo
would love a follow up video once its renovated
it looks like sailor moons parents house lol
Thank you! This was interesting. Was that a cell tower outside the house at 15:30?
Would love to see the house after renovations
Would love to see vids on the renovations.
And breakdown of the costs too. 😊
And how the price will be double.
So would I.
I came here to say the same thing 😃 I hope his friend lets him film the house again!
It saddens me to hear that it will be an Airbnb. It looks like a lovely home to start a family in! Ah, but one can dream. Please do show us the results when it's renovated!
It saddens you? Children starving should sadden you. Senseless violence should sadden you. Hate should sadden you. But an Airbnb saddens you? Jfc That’s pathetic. You need help.
I swear this is the home from The Grudge. Paolo, run!!!
Hahaha dude I thought the same thing
I made the same comment. 😂
hahahaha you made me laugh, dude. That's really hard to do. Rock on wit yo bad self!
The Grudge had money..... 🤑
It's not, the house in the Grudge didn't have wood paneling in the entry.
A follow up after renovation would be great. Also, more real estate content from you would be appreciated, especially with emphasis on Japanese architecture.
For a house built in the 1980s the house is in remarkable shape. Great potential.
In Japan, the reason why old homes are disliked and usually demolished is the hidden damage through the years of accumulated stress from Earthquakes. Generally when you buy a home you'd also best hire some people to check the integrity of the home, and to see for any of those hidden factors. Even if you don't see mold, there might be hidden mold in the walls as well (Paolo having an allergic reaction could be due to that, but I hope that's not the case & that it was just some dust/pet stuff)
My wife who's Japanese says that 80's are already kinda risky and it'd be better to have a home built during the late 90's due to the updated building regulations.
Europe has houses built during the Victorian era which are still lived in. But then again, they don’t have earthquakes there
@@user-op8fg3ny3jEurope has some houses built a 1000y ago, in city centers, so yeah.
@@user-op8fg3ny3j and many here in the uk are built to keep the cold out and heat in...meaning when it comes to summer/heatwaves... good luck ;P
It's not just earthquakes, most homes have taken no damage from earthquakes. The issue is the quality of materials used in Japanese homes are cheap and terrible.@@KoinzellGaming
Nice! I'd move in as is and fix it up over time, since a lot of the issues are cosmetic. It's a shame that a family didn't get a chance to purchase it. Affordable housing is hard to find, and it seems like Airbnb units are taking away opportunities from young families to purchase a home. I'd definitely put in another tree - maybe a yuzu, lemon, cherry, plum or mandarin. Clean up the garden space and garden outdoors. Use the patio area for barbecues, etc.
Exactly! I would love to move in to that house 😥
I live in a more rural area of Japan (Mie Prefecture) and I had assumed that a house in Tokyo would cost way more than a comparable one here. But actually, the place that Paolo shows us is not too far off what I’d expect for the same price here. Maybe about 20% higher? My family just recently finished building a house here, and the total cost was just a little less than the place in this video, including construction and land. I video blogged the whole process, if anyone is interested!
Is it the same kind of house sir
I hope you put insulation in your new place. Most Japanese houses are too cold!
@@missplainjane3905 No, The place Paolo introduced was basically traditional Japanese with a Scandinavian twist. From my place, we went with a traditional Japanese wood-frame construction, but the house itself is has a “modern rural” aesthetic.
well, tokyo is a big place.
it's in Komae, which is quite far from the central areas
@@GameFuMaster good point. Land value in that area is of course a lot lower than central Tokyo.
As a house built in the 1980's I would update a few things. All HVAC units, water heater, toilets, plumbing and update the electrics. Deep clean the house, replace any damaged flooring and all new tatami mats. Have the roof inspected and do any repairs, re-do all the landscaping, paint the exterior and live in it.
This place has SO much cool potential! I'd love to see a video on how it turns out in the future 😀
what’re you doing here Mario maker man
wow the last man i tought ill meet here.
Oh cool, DGR’s here!
it’s such a blessing to have so much outdoor space it’s limitless!
I like how a 40-year-old Japanese house just looks completely foreign and cool to me versus a 40-year-old American house. I can see all the dated appliances, siding, and wallpaper and floor plan etc
Was just in the mood for Japan house tour videos and then Paolo-san uploaded this!!?? ありがとございます！！！！！
actually for just 400k in Tokyo area it seems like a good price and has lots of potential. Wonder if Paolo is looking for ahouse for the family ;-)
@@johnair1 exactly I was shocked to see the quality for such a price in Tokyo really great property
That house has so much potential! Far more spacious than I would have originally expected. I do like the Scandinavian look downstairs. The built-in cabinetry is very similar to the "schrank" that many homes in Germany have. In fact, much more storage than typical for Japan, I should think. The one downstairs in the entry I would definitely restore rather than replace. The balcony connecting the two rooms is just fantastic. I could definitely see having some tea or coffee out there in the early morning on a day off. The lavatory upstairs by the stairs is a very nice hospitable touch that I would keep, but just replace the fixture itself. The garages are very beneficial as they are deep enough for storage in the back and still park cars or motorbikes. All in all, it's just great. I think once renovated it will definitely be a great investment. I'll start packing. 😊
Just needs a good gardening makeover and a touch of an update to 2024, lick of paint and try to lessen the orangey wood panels ... would love to see the results of full renovation!
If I were renovating that property, I would go total period-correct Showa kitsch in there! Modernized here and there where it matters most (kitchen, bathroom etc), but I feel like that house is calling out for some fun retro vibes! Very cool place.
I'm definitely interested in seeing more about that home and the renovations.
I'm curious how the cost of deep renovations would compare to demolition and a new build. I understand that the latter is a common practice in japan.
Why?
Me too! You can find many house videos of new builds but renovation seems rare in Japan.
Yes please follow this renovation project
Someone’s ready to move to the burbs, right Paolo? With Japan’s ultra low interest rates , acquiring this type of house is extremely affordable. Put $80-$100k of renovations and you have a great property! Can you do a video post renovation please?
Feels like we will see a Paolo & Miko home tour in 1 or 2 years 😊. It would be great to see this house again once it’s renovated.
That's what you said 1 or 2 years ago. 🤣
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When Paolo first entered the house and it showed the stairs, all I was thinking about was Kayako when she came out in the corner, coming down the stairs. It still looks good to live in though. Hope you update us once the renovation is done!
Hi Paolo ❤ I love your videos 😍 My Mum is Japanese 🇯🇵⛩️
Your videos remind me of Japan.
Thank you so much for creating videos I appreciate them so much ❤
Hope you have a wonderful day 💞🩷
Yes, yes interested in seeing the renovation later thank you so much for sharing
Since I'm a full time wood worker and I work from my home shop, if I had THAT MUCH MONEY, I'd buy a larger lot with a smaller house AWAY from Tokyo. That much money in a rural area could get you SO much more, possibly already renovated as well. Those areas are way quieter and, in my opinion, a better place for a family. A lot of rural properties I've looked at there are still just a short walk from the local train station. A good example is the video you did about that school with 8 students. You could likely buy 4 properties in that area AND renovate them for that investment amount.
Yes, do more videos like this. Especially for different areas of Japan. And if you have links and information on how foreigners can purchase a home over there, that would be good too.
If what you said about land value is correct, and the house has no structual damage from moisture/rain then this is a absolute steal. I would probably remove most or all of the furniture, install AC everywhere, replace the electrics, install a new kitchen and refinish the worn surfaces. After that, move in and maintain as needed: Paint, gardening, etc.
Please show the final results, the costs, everything!!! Great video again, Paolo!
I remember the introduction of Kimono mum...and boom, some time later Paolo became a father. Now Paolo shows us a house. I ponder that Paolo is looking to buy a house :D
That Seiko clock probably has more values than the house itself
Probably some of the booze too! 😅😅
I already do video tours of houses in Japan. I own 13 houses her myself. This house is a bit pricey considering how long it's been unused. Also, please wear a mask when going into places that havent been lived in for a while. It's very easy to get sick, especially from mold.
Looks nice I would buy it. In the Vancouver area, you can barely get an apartment for 400k
Dear Paolo and Family, I hope you are still making videos when you are 80. 💖💖 I enjoy them so much, thank you for sharing an amazing corner of the world!
@2:15 ~ Saw the lights flicker more than once. Please let your friend know to get the house blessed, Paolo!
probably just a electrical wiring issue - nothing to worry about.
lol bruh tell me you’re joking
Looks like a really pretty house :) I bet it will look even better after renovation! I hope they keep some of the old furniture, it looks really nice.
I would definatley like to see the stages of renovation !!
400k is what I paid for my house in Canada so it's interesting to see the equivalent in Tokyo! This house definitely seems to have a lot of potential. I love the entry, with some lighter colored walls it would look great.
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なるほど
海外チャンネルの投稿時間が真夜中とかバラバラな理由の一つかも
チャンネル通知を使用すると思う 😊
that garden seriously has huge potential.
perfect spot for weekend barbeques.
the only thing the house needs with the renovation is a full upstairs bathroom area.
lovely house nevertheless.
good luck to the owner and the project!
I love tatami mats! I think they should keep all the tatami rooms and a little bit of the vintage wall paper and furniture, but discard the flooring in the bathroom. The bathrooms and kitchen do need some work for sure.
Though I feel like it would be nice if it was an actual home instead of the Airbnb.
That is huge in Japanese standards for 400.000 dollars. Lots of potential. Would be nice to see it renovated for sure!
I would love to see how someone would renovate it. Great bones in this house, needs updating but could be spectacular.
Compared to many places I have lived in America, this place needs a small amount of TLC, but overall pretty good condition to move in. Of course you would want to have an inspection of the electrical and water prior. Great video sir, keep them coming.
An amazing house!!! I would love to see the finished renovation.
160 sq meters of uninsulated freezing bubble era splendor. I felt a chill up my back as you entered the front door. Some of these houses are colder inside than outside. I could easily see myself dumping a ton of $ into that place but it has the potential of being a very nice place. 2 garages in tokyo is awesome
Would totally watch the finished reno. This was interesting.
Definitely want to know more about the renovations! Costs, considerations, etc.!
That house is crazy good value for 400k especially with having 2 garages and looks like space for 2 cars outside parking too
its a house on the market for 3 years, there's a reason why no one is buying it
The back looks pretty free. If I were to buy that house, I'd convert that backyard to be a mini farm for crops experiment. The cemented area might be best for BBQ but since it's in Japan, it'd be best for tanning area if you are into that stuff.
I'd be very interested in seeing how that place looks when the renovation is finished.
my imagination is running wild 😳
-remove the 2nd garage to expand the garden space
-that garden space can be ANYTHING YOU WANT-urban farm, bbq space, a traditional japanese garden/courtyard, or just any combinations you can think of
-increase the ceiling height for the first garage for bigger vehicles
-perimeter trees all around for privacy (mainly at the garden & between the neighbors)
-lessen the dividing walls on the ground floor for a more open floorplan-type of layout (from entrance to kitchen/dining/living area)
-the stairs need an update for easier access and a more open(?) feel
-kitchen island/breakfast aisle for that wonderful kitchen (just right beside that door going to the garden)
-higher vertical clearances (esp for the doors)
-keep the tatamis for the authentic japanese feel 😭
-a mini outdoor tea area near that entrance (it was connected to the ground floor bedroom i think)
-keep the ground floor bedroom for people who need easy access like senior citizens, etc
-an upgrade for all appliances & fixtures (lighting, bathroom, kitchen, etc)
-the mix of modern and traditional japanese designs for this wonderful place-and you're right, THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS
(this is me and my own preferences only 😭)
I would love to see it after it's done but personally I would love to have it I do not think I would change a whole lot to it I actually like the structure and the layout the yard would have to have something done with it
Agree with you. I would take it as is and just do some handyman type fixes like the cabinets with the scratches and add flooring or carpeting in the one room and make sure that water and TV and fiberoptic internet is set up. Also make sure the AC and heater and toilets work. Most of this work could be done gradually. Having two garages is a bonus in Tokyo. Perhaps the boxes in the second garage have some useful items for the house. I can clear the weeds in the yard and have rocks and pavers and a Zen garden put in. Would try to get the price down to $300,000 to $350,000. The house is old, but the Japanese build solid structures and good quality.
It looks like a very nice layout; the long garage looks better as storage space than a car park. Improving the lighting, refresh the bathrooms, add more closets. Of course insulation!
Nice vid as always. The Rivella is a popular drink from Switzerland
And what makes it a unique drink is the facty that it's produced from milk whey.
Amazing value for the size and proximity to Japan's biggest city. You won't find a house in Australia these days for that price. Housing market in Australia is out of control. Love your work mate.
Hey Paolo! Please do a video on the renovation process and how the house turns out eventually! 😊
Great house for the price! Location is not for everyone! The yard is AMAZING! Lovely family home! Please do follow-up videos, as the renovation progresses! Thanks, Paolo! 👍👏😍
we definitely wanna see more
Paolo, your friend bought a great house that have a lot of potential. $400K for such a nice big house with outdoor space and garages. Good buy!!!
That house is nice and HUGE! Would be perfect for your family and office space combined!
I am not too crazy about the neighborhood, but the house is fantastic with huge potential and yes please share with us the future renovation work.
Such a great house honestly.. you don't even have to do anything to it, has a lot of charm as it is!
Agree with you. I would take it as is and just do some handyman type fixes like the cabinets with the scratches and add flooring or carpeting in the one room and make sure that water and TV and fiberoptic internet is set up. Also make sure the AC and heater and toilets work. Most of this work could be done gradually. Having two garages is a bonus in Tokyo. Perhaps the boxes in the second garage have some useful items for the house. I can clear the weeds in the yard and have rocks and pavers and a Zen garden put in. Would try to get the price down to $300,000 to $350,000.
Honestly, this place looks pretty big and in line with what I would expect to pay for something this size outside of Boston, maybe even cheaper. I always hear how expensive Tokyo housing is, so that caught me off guard. Maybe my dream of retiring in Japan can remain alive.
Cool insight. very informative, would love to see more
6:55 start from there , the voice is around 6:58 , what voice is that? dayummm
Interesting! Would love to see more tours like this
The house isn’t half bad! I’d love to see the renovation.
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I got the Grudge feeling with this house right from the beginning. The tinkling light 😱. I love Japan I always did and always will but I would never ever move into this house. The closets 😵💫
Yes full Reno,costs, before/after and all the issues along the way. Thanks
Its functional! Kind of expensive for what you get but its Tokyo so it is what it is. I do like that it has 2 garages. Thats a BIG plus. So much storage space. A hoarders dream 😂
I would probably get rid of all the western style stuff and turn it into a japanese style inn. All tatami mat and turn the backyard into an outdoor onsen w/ hot sauna. Have an indoor onsen too with cold plunge. Have sliding doors and shoji screens everywhere. It would probably cost another 100k USD to update i think
Depending on the design, and cost your friend has a great idea to make this a B&B! Yes I want to see this covered in the future!
The light flickering behind him I'm the beginning, made me tense, like something bad was gonna happen😂
uninhabited for 3 years, cleaned regularly by the ghosts.
That’s a really good price. In Prague where i’m from, a comparable house would cost easily twice that much, 3x if it was brand new. At the same time the average wage here is half of what people make in Japan
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I remember when Tokyo real estate was so much more expensive than the U.S. I live in New Jersey, and it is more expensive now than Tokyo. How times have changed.
The way this house could be easily 2 million in Canada
hah yah he garages themselves could probably go for $500k
I like the old vibe of the place and love the way the cupboards aren't made of MDF like you'd see in the UK
Should the title be What You Get With $400k for a Tokyo Home?
What 400,000$ will get you in the Tokyo real estate market. Sounds more professional.
Komae city is far from Tokyo central area. country area
(I am Tokyo living)
Different wording, same meaning. Big whoop.
@@betsylindsay8480 no it's not different wording, his title is improper. A house can't get you anything, the money is what's getting the house.
@@betsylindsay8480not the same meaning. Tf is $400k house gonna get me? Do I sell a house and get $400k and spend it?
You can easily add an electronic Toto bidet on the upstairs toilet. I’d leave that house as is, as I love how it looks. Just clean it really good, refurbish the cabinets, paint, and add all new appliances. That house would go for $2 million dollars or more in San Francisco.
Yeah, I would love to see the after renovation edition for sure!!
I would love to build a sauna in the backyard
That's Hajime Isayama, the creator of Attack on Titan's house. Lol
With the intro songs, Im always waiting for that "Go go go go go Shanty it's your birthday!"
New Paolo!! Yes!!!
Wow!! That house needs a MAJOR overhaul. It reminds me of my in-laws home but theirs has been updated some. Looks like it hasn't been updated... ever. I'd love to see what your friend does to bring it up to AirBNB level. I hope he doesn't cheap out too much because its doesn't look to be a cheap reno.
I dont ever see anyone mention..... Paolo got the HEAT with the jackets. Always rocking some 🔥 northface and Columbia jackets 😂
If I had the money I would rent it on point. I like the substance. This house has really potential. I’m artist so I have so many ideas and the Gartenplastik is really smart constituted.
I am shocked by the potential this place has! Only 400k too for the property! Your friend must be stoked.
Wow, in my country $400,000 has you set for life, not only a house!
Perfect, I had 400k laying around here and there. Now I know where I'm going to invest them
The house has great bones and lots of space. It seems it was nicely done and won't require a lot of works. Only a bit of modernisation /redecorating in some areas. I would definitely keep some tatami rooms. And whiskey has enough alcohol to be kept for many years. So absolutely drinkable!
I'd love to see the renovation happen as it goes along even if it's just a monthly update.
Would be fab to see what it looks like after it has been fully renovated! Nice house!
In Hokkaido, there are houses worth 300k however the renovation is more expensive than buying a house.
I would definitely buy, renovate and live in a house like this in Japan. Please post video of the renovation. Best of luck in all your future endeavors. I'm watching your channels in Nashville TN, USA
I love this place! And the price is unreal. A house this size in a major city in the US (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles) would cost much, much more.
It's super amazing, I would definitely live in a house like this, there's so much potential in it!!!! Love the entrance and "balcony" area at the staircase, screams Japan, so amazing!!!!! It definitely needs doing up, but it is worth it. Great location, great features!!!! Please by all means keep us updated how it goes, if the owner is fine with that. Thank you for the amazing video!
Refresh kitchen and bathroom, a good clean, some new furniture and you're done for the beginning
I think this house has potential. Would love to see it after the renovations are done.