Cheap Akiya Houses Under $30,000

Looking for an affordable entry into Japanese property? These akiya (vacant houses) are all listed under $30,000 USD — perfect for adventurous buyers on a budget.

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Onuma District, Aizumisato Town, Mikura Minami Ko (Aizutakada Station) 2-story 5DK
4

$3,164

Onuma District, Aizumisato Town, Mikura Minami Ko (Aizutakada Station) 2-story 5DK

Onuma District, Aizumisato Town, Mikura Minami Ko
5DK 174.26m² August 1976
Onuma District, Aizumisato Town, Teranomai Ko (Aizuhongo Station) 2-story 8DK
4

$5,696

Onuma District, Aizumisato Town, Teranomai Ko (Aizuhongo Station) 2-story 8DK

Onuma District, Aizumisato Town, Teranomai Ko
8DK 213.52m² January 1955
Koriyama City, Tamura Town, Yatagawa, Kitada (Yatagawa Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$3,480

Koriyama City, Tamura Town, Yatagawa, Kitada (Yatagawa Station) 2-story 4DK

Koriyama City, Tamura Town, Yatagawa, Kitada
4DK 100.40m² January 1971
Kawanuma District, Aizubakuhatsu Town, Nagai, Hanabatake (Aizubakuhatsu Station) 2-story 8LDK
4

$1,265

Kawanuma District, Aizubakuhatsu Town, Nagai, Hanabatake (Aizubakuhatsu Station) 2-story 8LDK

Kawanuma District, Aizubakuhatsu Town, Nagai, Hanabatake
8LDK 164.48m² September 1951
Iwaki City, Yotsukura Town, Kaminiida, Higashiyama (Yotsukura Station) 2-story 5DK
4

$2,088

Iwaki City, Yotsukura Town, Kaminiida, Higashiyama (Yotsukura Station) 2-story 5DK

Iwaki City, Yotsukura Town, Kaminiida, Higashiyama
5DK 74.69m² July 1972
Yurihonjo City, Furuyuki Town (Ugo Honjo Station) 2-story building 12SLDK
4

$18,987

Yurihonjo City, Furuyuki Town (Ugo Honjo Station) 2-story building 12SLDK

Furuyuki Town, Yurihonjo City
12SLDK 436.08m² January 1986
44 minutes by bus from JR Uetsuhon Line "Tsuruoka" Station, 4 minutes on foot from "Yuhama Onsen" bus stop
3

$12,588

44 minutes by bus from JR Uetsuhon Line "Tsuruoka" Station, 4 minutes on foot from "Yuhama Onsen" bus stop

2 million yen
5DK 188.15m²
2 million yen
4

$12,658

2 million yen

Oaza Shiraiwa, Shonai City
4K 128.41m² January 1967
August 1970 (55 years and 7 months old)
4

$12,658

August 1970 (55 years and 7 months old)

4K 111.89m² December 1970
Shonai City, Oaza Shima, Shima Higashi (Minami-Sakugae Station) 2-story 6K
4

$12,614

Shonai City, Oaza Shima, Shima Higashi (Minami-Sakugae Station) 2-story 6K

3 minutes on foot from JR Sazawa Line "Minami-Sakugae" Station
6K 52.85m² Oaza Shima, Shonai City
Nittame, Motodate, Sakata City (Motodate Station) 2-story 9DK
4

$12,658

Nittame, Motodate, Sakata City (Motodate Station) 2-story 9DK

Hondate, Sakata City, Niitame
9DK 157.31m² January 1971
Miyauchi, Nanyo City (Miyauchi Station) 2-story 5LDK
4

$12,602

Miyauchi, Nanyo City (Miyauchi Station) 2-story 5LDK

Nanyo City, Miyauchi
5LDK 113.44m² September 1970
Sanze, Tsuruoka City (Sanze Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$12,025

Sanze, Tsuruoka City (Sanze Station) 2-story 4DK

Tsuruoka City, Sanze
4DK 76.76m² July 1976
1-chome Hamada, Sakata City (Sakata Station) 2-story 7K
4

$6,961

1-chome Hamada, Sakata City (Sakata Station) 2-story 7K

1-chome Hamada, Sakata City
7K 129.84m² March 1966
Yumotokai, Tsuruoka City (Atsumi Onsen Station) 3-story 6K
4

$11,520

Yumotokai, Tsuruoka City (Atsumi Onsen Station) 3-story 6K

Yumotokai, Tsuruoka City
6K 173.50m² 2-story 6LDK in Shinya Kotobuki-cho, Akita City
Murano Uchi, Seki, Sakata City (Sunagoe Station) 2-story 5DK
4

$11,392

Murano Uchi, Seki, Sakata City (Sunagoe Station) 2-story 5DK

Murano Uchi, Seki, Sakata City
5DK 166.77m² January 1927
Mizujiri, Takizawa, Tsuruoka City (Tsuruoka Station) 2-story 8DK
4

$10,759

Mizujiri, Takizawa, Tsuruoka City (Tsuruoka Station) 2-story 8DK

Mizujiri, Takizawa, Tsuruoka City
8DK 171.07m² January 1975
Sanwa Town, Tsuruoka City (Tsuruoka Station) 2-story 6K
4

$10,126

Sanwa Town, Tsuruoka City (Tsuruoka Station) 2-story 6K

Sanwa Town, Tsuruoka City
6K 115.92m² August 1969
Yonezawa City, Hanazawacho 1-chome (Yonezawa Station) 2-story building 7DK
4

$9,418

Yonezawa City, Hanazawacho 1-chome (Yonezawa Station) 2-story building 7DK

1-chome Hanazawa, Yonezawa City
7DK 213.22m² August 1970
Yonezawa City, Azumacho (Yonezawa Station) 2-story building 6K
4

$9,499

Yonezawa City, Azumacho (Yonezawa Station) 2-story building 6K

Yonezawa City, Azumacho
6K 104.73m² July 1978
Murayama City, Tateoka Fueda 2-chome (Murayama Station) 2-story building 5K
4

$6,202

Murayama City, Tateoka Fueda 2-chome (Murayama Station) 2-story building 5K

Murayama City, Tateoka Fueda 2-chome
5K 91.87m² November 1982
Higashine City, Oaza Izumigou Otsu 2-story building 6K
3

$9,420

Higashine City, Oaza Izumigou Otsu 2-story building 6K

Higashine City, Oaza Izumigou Otsu
6K 149.48m² April 1952
Higashitagawa District, Shonai Town, Karikawa, Tateshita (Karikawa Station) 2-story building 5SK
4

$9,493

Higashitagawa District, Shonai Town, Karikawa, Tateshita (Karikawa Station) 2-story building 5SK

Higashitagawa District, Shonai Town, Karikawa, Tateshita
5SK 88.89m² June 1967
Nishimurayama District, Kahoku Town, Yachi, Sawabata (Sakage Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$9,493

Nishimurayama District, Kahoku Town, Yachi, Sawabata (Sakage Station) 2-story building 5DK

Nishimurayama District, Kahoku Town, Yachi, Sawabata
5DK 120.41m² February 1979

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you really buy a house in Japan for under $30,000?

Yes. Many rural akiya (vacant houses) in Japan are listed for under $30,000 USD, sometimes even free. These properties are typically in countryside areas and may need renovation.

What's the catch with cheap akiya?

Most cheap akiya are in rural areas with limited public transport. Some may need significant renovation. Always inspect the property and understand local regulations before purchasing.