札幌市の一戸建て物件
札幌市には数多ある種類の物件が存在します。賃貸物件に暮らす人はもちろん少なくないのですが、当社の調べによると実は札幌の人口の５割ほどが一戸建て物件に住んでいます。
一戸建ての物件は戸建てと呼ばれることもあり、「一棟で独立した一戸の住宅」のことを指します。この「一棟で独立した」というのは、アパートやマンション、団地などの集合住宅とは違い、棟が物理的に隣接していないという意味です。
また、一戸建てと同じ用途で使われる言葉として、「一軒家」があります。これらは意味としてはほとんど同じなのですが、厳密にいうと「一軒家」には複数世帯が住んでいる場合があります。しかし、現状として大体の場合は同じ「一棟で一世帯で住む独立した一戸の住宅」という意味で使われています。
札幌で一戸建てを探し始めて気づくかもしれないのが、大体の物件が市の中心から少し離れていることです。これも集合住宅と一戸建ての大きな違いで、市の中心部に近づくほど集合住宅が増える一方一戸建ては減り、離れるほど逆に一戸建てが増えて集合住宅が減ります。これの主な要因は土地代の差です。やはり市の中心に行くほど土地は高くなり、その分一戸建てを建てにくくなります。
札幌で販売されている一戸建て物件
札幌で一戸建てを買う方の多くは生活に変化を求めて決断をしています。
今の環境では手に入らない、でも戸建てに住めば手に入るというものはたくさんあります。いくつか例を挙げると：
- 広い生活空間
- 壁や床の向こう側に隣人がいない生活
- リフォームや改造の自由
- 市の中心部とは違った落ち着いた環境
- 遊んだり家庭菜園などができる庭
これらを求めているのならば、札幌で引越し先に一戸建てを選ぶのもいいかもしれません。
幸せとは何かと聞かれた時に、結婚をして、一戸建てを買い、そこで子育てをする情景を思い浮かべる人は多いのではないでしょうか。昔ながらの幸せの形であり、さまざまな幸せの形が増えた現在でもなおこの幸せを求める人はたくさんいます。ここでやはり大事になってくるのが、一戸建てを購入するかどうかの選択です。アパートやマンション、団地などの集合住宅と一戸建てには生活していく上で大きな違いがいくつもあります。基本的なものから言っても一戸建てで暮らせば広さ、自由、余裕などが増えます。子育てをするならなおさら、家が広ければそれだけ家族でできることも増え、充実した時間が増えます。一戸建てを買ったのであれば、自分でやりたいことも自由にできます。近年手が出しやすくなってきているDIYをしようと考えた時、退去時に原状回復を気にする必要がないのでできることが大幅に増えます。住む場所が広くて、自由もあるとなると必然的に心に余裕が生まれます。これらのようなことから、一戸建てに住めばさまざまなメリットがあるのです。札幌で一戸建ていいな、買いたいな、と思えたのならば、次は予算を決めなければいけません。予算が定まったら、次は不動産業者に相談を始めるべきでしょう。札幌に根づいた信用できる不動産業者をお探しでしたら、ぜひお問い合わせしてください。ご要望に合わせていくつかの不動産業者を紹介します。
札幌の一戸建ての相場
相場と言っても、一戸建ての価格はさまざまな要因で上下します。例えば、築年数、立地、広さなどによって価格は大きく変動します。立地がいいけど小さくて中古の物件であれば、札幌の中心から大きく離れた場所に建てた新築の大きい家よりも安い場合があります。条件にどのような優先順位をつけるかによって、価格も大きく変わってきます。なので、絶対に譲れないという条件を一つ持つのがいいでしょう。例えば、駅から徒歩5分圏内という条件を優先してしまうと、他の広さ、新築、環境音などの他の条件で妥協をしなければいけなくなります。優先順位を賢く決めて、妥協できるものも把握しておくと一戸建てもしくは土地探しが捗るでしょう。
それら全てを踏まえた上で、札幌の市場にある一戸建ての平均価格は¥25,043,995円です。上記の通り、条件によってはこの価格から大きく上がりも下りもします。特に立地は大事で、札幌の区によって手に届かないと思っていた広さの家も手に入るかもしれないので、よく考えるべきです。
ほとんどの人にとって、一戸建ての購入は人生で一番大きな買い物になります。しかし、条件を少し変えれば団地やマンションよりも安く購入することも可能です。譲れない条件を一つ決めて予算帯を絞れば、だんだんと理想の物件が見えてくるでしょう。
Renting a Single Family Home in Sapporo
The term detached home can also apply to rentals. In addition to buying, it is sometimes possible to rent detached homes in Sapporo.
Sapporo houses for rent can be desirable for similar reasons; more space for family and pets, more outdoor space, places to park a car, access to yards and nature, and more.
The monthly rent for a single family home in Sapporo (much like the cost when homes are purchased), will depend on the age of the house, the location, etc. We provide some average rent for Sapporo houses in our view of the Sapporo wards.
Renting a single family home in Sapporo can be more difficult than an apartment. And as there are fewer detached homes for rent in Sapporo, you’ll have fewer choices.
In single-unit rentals properties like detached homes, the owner’s monthly revenue depends on just the one renter: they are more vulnerable to risk (within a given property) and may seek out renters they think will be easier to rent to, or more stable; which can also make it harder to rent a home in Sapporo as a foreigner. Many property owners that rent homes in Sapporo will manage those properties themselves (as opposed to having a property management company), and because many owners only speak Japanese, they may see renting to foreigners as too difficult. Many local property owners will see Japanese renters as lower risk than foreign renters. Foreigner renters may find the renting process easier when they seek out apartments, condos, and “mansions.”
The local real estate agents we work can help you decide if a detached home is right for you. Contact us, and we’ll help get your started.
Concrete versus Wooden Detached Homes in Sapporo
For various reasons, including a lower cost and the ability to survive an earthquake, reinforced concrete is a very popular form of construction. For larger buildings, this is especially true; most multi-family construction in Sapporo is made from concrete poured into re-enforced forms.
However, when building Sapporo detached homes, wood is the most common construction method. Approximately 97% single family homes in Sapporo are made of wood.
There are also other forms of construction, including the incorporation of steel, or a combination of wood and steel.
Earthquakes are a common concern in Japan, but with modern construction techniques, many buildings can endure even relatively large earthquakes. Reinforced concrete may be ultimately stronger (less likely to collapse), but in a major earthquake can be more susceptible to damage from cracks. Wooden structures can bend and shift more easily, which can make them weaker, but the inherent flexibility can escape some minor damage that might occur with more rigid concrete buildings.
Real Estate Appreciation for Sapporo Single Family Homes
It is generally true that the Japanese prefer new construction. Perhaps as a consequence of that, home prices often depreciate (lose value) in Japan.
While in places like the United States, a home will remain standing for 30, 40, even 100 years (with multiple owners, sometimes with partial remodels along the way), in Japan, older housing is often demolished, and a new house is constructed on the existing land.
Property values in Sapporo can sometimes appreciate more than in other parts of Japan, but the structure itself will likely depreciate, with most of the value being attributed to the land rather than the structure.
New Home Construction in Sapporo
Because of the preference for new homes, many detached homes in Sapporo are sold directly by a home builder (that will build the buyer a new house). These can be fully custom homes on an individual plot, or a planned home in a neighborhood owned by a developer.
A new home developer will most likely act as the real estate agent, selling the property, helping with a real estate loan (if necessary), and then building the home for the client.
For buyers that want help understanding the process, identifying a respected builder, or choosing the right neighborhood, sometimes an independent real estate agent can act as a consultant as the buyer purchases a new home, but typically won’t earn a full commission.
For introductions to agents or new home builders in Sapporo, contact us anytime.
Second Hand Houses in Sapporo
Houses that are not newly built are sometimes called “second hand” houses in Sapporo. They can also be referred to as “used houses.” While in other countries, most housing is used again and again by multiple owners, the desire for newly built housing in Japan makes this idea somewhat less common. While a buyer in America might say “I want to buy a house” and will almost certainly mean a house that was built some years ago, in Sapporo if you want a second hand home, you can communicate that to your agent.
While older homes can have some challenges, they can be less expensive than new construction.
Remodeling a Detached Home in Sapporo
It is also possible to buy a used home in Sapporo and then remodel it – called a “reform” in Japan.
A reform or renovation can be as simple as updating the counters and cabinets in the kitchen, to a more substantial change like removing a wall, or adding additional rooms to the structure. In any case, there is also the opportunity to invite the builder and the architect to be a part of the buying process, to be sure any desired changes are possible and within your budget.
Home Loans in Sapporo
The Japanese government encourages home ownership, and often offers very friendly terms for home buyers when the home will be their primary residence. Very low-rate loans are available and relatively easy to qualify for in many instances.
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— Local Sapporo Real Estate Agents
— Some details on Move-In Costs for a Sapporo Apartment
— Our List of Sapporo Neighborhoods (Sapporo Wards)
— International Schools in Sapporo
— Find Lawyers in Hokkaido
— Tax Offices in Sapporo
— Our Taxes in Japan page
— Buying Property in Hokkaido as a Foreigner
