Area guide

Land in Chitose has risen 1.5 to 2.5 times in five years, and used houses have become more expensive too. The price gap between new ready-built homes and used homes has narrowed, making the choice harder. A local real estate company explains price ranges by district, how to find a single-story home, how Chitose compares with Eniwa, and how to check buildings in a cold climate.

In the 2026 official land prices, commercial land in Chitose rose by up to +44.1%, 3.4 times higher than five years ago. Demand from outside the city is concentrated on land for shops and accommodation. Warehouse land is rising too, with Ryutsu 1-chome up +11.1%. A local real estate company explains the restrictions for each zoning type, how to assess investment properties, and what to check when renting.

Condominiums in Tomakomai are limited in number compared with detached houses, and they are concentrated in the city center and along the coast. When you buy, management fees, repair reserve funds and the history of major repairs matter more than the price. A local real estate company explains the differences between used and new units, the steps for selling, and points to check that are specific to Tomakomai.

Condominium prices in Chitose, both new and used, have risen following the rise in land prices. Land within walking distance of the station has risen 2.5 times in five years. When buying, management fees and repair reserve funds decide the outcome; when selling, what else is for sale in the same building does. A local real estate company explains the features of each district and what to check.

In Chitose, more people are moving in because of semiconductor-related development and airport jobs, and there are still few vacant rentals. Rents have also risen. A local real estate company explains the differences between districts, how to search by condition such as pets allowed or 2LDK, and what to check about aircraft noise and winter.

Rents in Shiraoi are lower than in Tomakomai, so you can rent a larger place for the same budget. Shiraoi also offers its own options, such as apartments with hot spring water and detached houses for rent. Because there are few properties, you need to search in the right way. A local real estate company explains the features of each district and what to check when renting.

Land in Tomakomai ranges from ¥27,000 to ¥165,000 per tsubo. Competition is strong in the east, while in the west you can get large plots cheaply. A local real estate company explains how to find land with no builder requirement, what to check in Utonai, near the sea and in the suburbs, and how to look into water, sewage and ground conditions.

Land in Chitose has risen 1.5 to 2.5 times in five years. In 2026 the average for residential land is ¥54,105 per m² (about ¥179,000 per tsubo). Chitose has its own conditions: there is little land with no builder requirement, and because prices are moving, an old valuation is no longer useful. We have summarized prices by district and what to check before you buy.

When you rent in Tomakomai, the first things to decide are where you will commute and which district to live in. Rents differ by ¥10,000 to ¥20,000 between the east, the city center and the west. Pets allowed, 2LDK or 3LDK, living alone, parking for two cars, a rented house: for each of the conditions people often search for in Tomakomai, a local real estate company explains how to think about rents and what to look at when viewing.

In Tomakomai, used houses of the same size can differ in price by almost double depending on the district. The pattern is simple: in the west you can start looking from around ¥5 million, while in the east most homes are around ¥30 million. Many buyers in Tomakomai also look for single-story homes. A local real estate company explains price ranges, how to choose a district, and how to check building age, insulation and heating.

Shiraoi has a population of about 14,400 and is home to Upopoy and Kojohama Hot Springs. In the 2026 official land price survey, the average of 10 residential sites was ¥4,675 per m², with an average change of −2.77%. At less than a quarter of Tomakomai prices, you can get land with hot spring rights or property by the sea. We summarize the features of each district and what sellers and buyers need to consider.

In the 2026 official land price survey, the average of 47 residential sites in Tomakomai was ¥20,291 per m² (about ¥67,000 per tsubo), with an average change of +4.15%. The highest was Takuyu Higashimachi 6-chome at ¥49,800 (+7.1%). The pattern of "strong in the east, weak in the west" is clear. We list the price, change and 10-year trend for all 47 sites.