[2026 Edition] LIFULL HOME'S Survey on "New Compact Detached Houses" in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area
LIFULL HOME'S announced the results of a survey on "new compact detached houses" in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Driven by soaring apartment prices in urban centers, the number of listed compact detached houses increased 2.8-fold from 2020 to 2025, attracting attention as housing that meets the needs of child-rearing generations.
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LIFULL Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Yuji Ito; TSE Prime: 2120), a company dedicated to solving social issues through its business, operates the real estate and housing information service "LIFULL HOME'S." This service has conducted a survey on so-called "compact detached houses," defined as new detached houses with a private land area of less than 60㎡, listed in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
As condominium prices continue to soar in urban areas, there is a demand among child-rearing generations for "owning a home" in a "location close to the city center." In this context, "compact detached houses" are attracting attention as a way to fulfill this desire. These houses maximize the use of limited land and ingeniously design total floor area.
**Number of "New Compact Detached Houses" Listings in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area is on the Rise**
A survey of the number of "new compact detached houses" listed on LIFULL HOME'S in the Tokyo metropolitan area revealed that the number increased 2.8 times, from 1,011 units in 2020 to 2,815 units in 2025. Furthermore, the proportion of "new compact detached houses" among all new detached houses listed also increased from 1.2% in 2020 to 2.5% in 2025.
Although the number and proportion of compact detached houses are still small compared to the overall market supply, demand is gradually increasing, driven by rising housing prices due to construction costs and land price increases.
**Commentary by Toshiaki Nakayama, LIFULL HOME'S Research Institute**
**Prices of Compact Detached Houses in Tokyo's 23 Wards Remain Stable; Excellent Location and Cost Performance**
New compact detached houses (compact three-story houses) are residences that prioritize good access and living convenience in urban areas. By effectively utilizing a slightly smaller plot of land—building three stories—they increase total floor area and enhance residential comfort.
In Tokyo's 23 wards, general detached houses with a land area of around 100㎡ tend to increase in price year by year, with initial figures for 2026 surpassing an average of 100 million yen. However, new compact detached houses are approximately half that price, at 51.57 million yen, demonstrating extremely high price competitiveness in the current climate of soaring housing prices.
However, many households desiring to purchase a detached house are also child-rearing households. They increasingly require separate children's rooms, a garden or surrounding environment where they can raise children without worrying about neighbors, and parking space for family transportation. Therefore, there is often a demand for "spaciousness," including utility spaces, which means the supply share of compact detached houses remains just above 2%.
On the other hand, users seeking compact detached houses prioritize purchasing a home within their budget and at a low cost in areas with high living and transportation convenience, such as around the city center or near stations. While residential prices usually increase in areas with higher convenience, the biggest advantage of compact detached houses is that they can be purchased relatively inexpensively without significantly compromising on location.
Moreover, the overwhelming majority of compact detached houses are three-story (average 2.8 stories), and their total floor area, at 94.39㎡, differs by only about 10㎡ from typical detached houses (104.75㎡). Of course, space for stairs and living flow lines is necessary, but by cleverly utilizing the space under the stairs for storage with movable shelves or drawers, or as a workspace when at home, the actual living space can be expanded. Thus, compact detached houses are by no means "small."
"Compact detached houses," which ensure both living and transportation convenience while also pursuing residential comfort, are an excellent living style. They are also tax-efficient due to their slightly smaller land area (e.g., fixed asset tax) and allow for effective use of space.
**Commentary**
Deputy Director and Chief Analyst, LIFULL HOME'S Research Institute
Toshiaki Nakayama
After working at a publishing company, he joined a real estate research company in 1998, where he was responsible for real estate market analysis and knowledge provision. In September 2014, he was appointed Deputy Director of HOME'S Research Institute. As an expert in real estate market analysis, he provides comments, contributes articles, and appears in media such as television, newspapers, magazines, and websites. He also gives numerous lectures at real estate market seminars annually. He has served as a committee member for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, among others. He is a director of the Association for Safe Stock Housing Promotion.
**Survey Overview**
* **Target:** New detached houses for sale listed on LIFULL HOME'S in the Tokyo metropolitan area (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba).
* **Period:** 2020-2025 (partially until February 2026).
**About LIFULL HOME'S (https://www.homes.co.jp/)**
LIFULL HOME'S is a real estate and housing information service with the concept of "Making your dreams visible." From rental properties, purchasing detached houses/condominiums, custom-built homes, to selling homes. By providing information useful for finding properties and homes in an optimal way that is tailored to each individual, it helps users realize their true desires.
As condominium prices continue to soar in urban areas, there is a demand among child-rearing generations for "owning a home" in a "location close to the city center." In this context, "compact detached houses" are attracting attention as a way to fulfill this desire. These houses maximize the use of limited land and ingeniously design total floor area.
**Number of "New Compact Detached Houses" Listings in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area is on the Rise**
A survey of the number of "new compact detached houses" listed on LIFULL HOME'S in the Tokyo metropolitan area revealed that the number increased 2.8 times, from 1,011 units in 2020 to 2,815 units in 2025. Furthermore, the proportion of "new compact detached houses" among all new detached houses listed also increased from 1.2% in 2020 to 2.5% in 2025.
Although the number and proportion of compact detached houses are still small compared to the overall market supply, demand is gradually increasing, driven by rising housing prices due to construction costs and land price increases.
**Commentary by Toshiaki Nakayama, LIFULL HOME'S Research Institute**
**Prices of Compact Detached Houses in Tokyo's 23 Wards Remain Stable; Excellent Location and Cost Performance**
New compact detached houses (compact three-story houses) are residences that prioritize good access and living convenience in urban areas. By effectively utilizing a slightly smaller plot of land—building three stories—they increase total floor area and enhance residential comfort.
In Tokyo's 23 wards, general detached houses with a land area of around 100㎡ tend to increase in price year by year, with initial figures for 2026 surpassing an average of 100 million yen. However, new compact detached houses are approximately half that price, at 51.57 million yen, demonstrating extremely high price competitiveness in the current climate of soaring housing prices.
However, many households desiring to purchase a detached house are also child-rearing households. They increasingly require separate children's rooms, a garden or surrounding environment where they can raise children without worrying about neighbors, and parking space for family transportation. Therefore, there is often a demand for "spaciousness," including utility spaces, which means the supply share of compact detached houses remains just above 2%.
On the other hand, users seeking compact detached houses prioritize purchasing a home within their budget and at a low cost in areas with high living and transportation convenience, such as around the city center or near stations. While residential prices usually increase in areas with higher convenience, the biggest advantage of compact detached houses is that they can be purchased relatively inexpensively without significantly compromising on location.
Moreover, the overwhelming majority of compact detached houses are three-story (average 2.8 stories), and their total floor area, at 94.39㎡, differs by only about 10㎡ from typical detached houses (104.75㎡). Of course, space for stairs and living flow lines is necessary, but by cleverly utilizing the space under the stairs for storage with movable shelves or drawers, or as a workspace when at home, the actual living space can be expanded. Thus, compact detached houses are by no means "small."
"Compact detached houses," which ensure both living and transportation convenience while also pursuing residential comfort, are an excellent living style. They are also tax-efficient due to their slightly smaller land area (e.g., fixed asset tax) and allow for effective use of space.
**Commentary**
Deputy Director and Chief Analyst, LIFULL HOME'S Research Institute
Toshiaki Nakayama
After working at a publishing company, he joined a real estate research company in 1998, where he was responsible for real estate market analysis and knowledge provision. In September 2014, he was appointed Deputy Director of HOME'S Research Institute. As an expert in real estate market analysis, he provides comments, contributes articles, and appears in media such as television, newspapers, magazines, and websites. He also gives numerous lectures at real estate market seminars annually. He has served as a committee member for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, among others. He is a director of the Association for Safe Stock Housing Promotion.
**Survey Overview**
* **Target:** New detached houses for sale listed on LIFULL HOME'S in the Tokyo metropolitan area (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba).
* **Period:** 2020-2025 (partially until February 2026).
**About LIFULL HOME'S (https://www.homes.co.jp/)**
LIFULL HOME'S is a real estate and housing information service with the concept of "Making your dreams visible." From rental properties, purchasing detached houses/condominiums, custom-built homes, to selling homes. By providing information useful for finding properties and homes in an optimal way that is tailored to each individual, it helps users realize their true desires.