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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Nanyo City, Miyauchi (Miyauchi Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$6,329

Nanyo City, Miyauchi (Miyauchi Station) 2-story 4DK

Nanyo City, Miyauchi
4DK 91.08m² October 1977
Tsuruoka City, Miharamachi (Tsuruoka Station) 2-story 5DK
4

$6,329

Tsuruoka City, Miharamachi (Tsuruoka Station) 2-story 5DK

Tsuruoka City, Miharamachi
5DK 92.77m² February 1965
Akumi District, Yusa Town, Sugisato, Juri-zuka (Bukiura Station) single-story 6DK
4

$5,696

Akumi District, Yusa Town, Sugisato, Juri-zuka (Bukiura Station) single-story 6DK

Akumi District, Yusa Town, Sugisato, Juri-zuka
6DK 32.76m² August 1998
Higashi-Okitama District, Kawanishi Town, Oaza Otsuka (Nishi-Otsuka Station) single-story 3DK
4

$4,939

Higashi-Okitama District, Kawanishi Town, Oaza Otsuka (Nishi-Otsuka Station) single-story 3DK

Higashi-Okitama District, Kawanishi Town, Oaza Otsuka
3DK 76.03m² Iwami Town, Ichinoseki City
Nagai City, Kanjindai (Shiratori Station) 2-story 7DK
4

$3,164

Nagai City, Kanjindai (Shiratori Station) 2-story 7DK

Nagai City, Kanjindai
7DK 172.99m² January 1913
Tsuruoka City, Ohiro, Otani (Uzen-Mizusawa Station) Single-story 6K
4

$2,025

Tsuruoka City, Ohiro, Otani (Uzen-Mizusawa Station) Single-story 6K

Tsuruoka City, Ohiro, Otani
6K 125.61m² April 1945
Shinjo City, Kanazawa (Shinjo Station) 2-story 8DK
3

$3,164

Shinjo City, Kanazawa (Shinjo Station) 2-story 8DK

Shinjo City, Kanazawa
8DK 90.47m² July 1965
Sakata City, Tobishima, Nakamura Ko 2-story 8DK
4

$3,200

Sakata City, Tobishima, Nakamura Ko 2-story 8DK

Sakata City, Tobishima, Nakamura Ko
8DK 192.09m² April 1963
Tsuruoka City, Ooyama 3-chome (Uzen-Ooyama Station) 2-story 8SDK
4

$2,531

Tsuruoka City, Ooyama 3-chome (Uzen-Ooyama Station) 2-story 8SDK

Tsuruoka City, Ooyama 3-chome
8SDK 129.60m² August 1960
Tsuruoka City, Yuonkai, Yunoshita (Atsumi Onsen Station) 2-story 4SLDK
4

$1,392

Tsuruoka City, Yuonkai, Yunoshita (Atsumi Onsen Station) 2-story 4SLDK

Tsuruoka City, Yuonkai, Yunoshita
4SLDK 82.76m² September 1978
Tsuruoka City, Sanze (Sanze Station) 2-story 10DK
4

$1,898

Tsuruoka City, Sanze (Sanze Station) 2-story 10DK

Tsuruoka City, Sanze
10DK 202.98m² January 1926
Shinjo City, Tokawa Town (Shinjo Station) 2-story 5K
4

$1,898

Shinjo City, Tokawa Town (Shinjo Station) 2-story 5K

Shinjo City, Tokawa Town
5K 87.76m² March 1973
Shimohei District, Yamada Town, Funakoshi 14th District 2-story building 5DK
4

$18,987

Shimohei District, Yamada Town, Funakoshi 14th District 2-story building 5DK

Shimohei District, Yamada Town, Funakoshi 14th District
5DK 107.64m² January 1972
Hachimantai City, Akasakata (Akasakata Station) 2-story building 7DK
4

$28,480

Hachimantai City, Akasakata (Akasakata Station) 2-story building 7DK

JR Hanawa Line "Akasakata" Station 2 minutes on foot [Bus available] Bus 1 minute to Akasakata Station front 1 minute on foot
6DK 303.89m² April 1987
Okushi City, Kamishibayama, Ozawa
4

$12,658

Okushi City, Kamishibayama, Ozawa

Okushi City, Mizusawa-Haneda Town
8LK 255.59m² January 1980
February 1989 (37 years and 1 month old)
4

$24,050

February 1989 (37 years and 1 month old)

Dainamichi, Shakanai, Odate City
4LDK 97.29m² 680,000 yen
650,000 yen
4

$28,498

650,000 yen

Matsuyama, Iwatani, Yurihonjo City (Ugo Iwatani Station) 2-story building 7LDK
7LDK 195.00m² Yamanokami, Ishiwaki, Yurihonjo City
January 1988 (38 years and 2 months old)
4

$22,151

January 1988 (38 years and 2 months old)

650,000 yen
12DK 244.61m² December 1992
1 Chome, Tsuchizaki Kounan, Akita City
4

$25,316

1 Chome, Tsuchizaki Kounan, Akita City

46-minute walk from Akita Nairiku Jukan Railway "Aikawa" Station
7DK 193.08m² Yanafu Dai, Neda, Kitaakita City
1-story building, 5SDK, Matsuencho, Hanamaki City (Hanamaki Station)
4

$18,999

1-story building, 5SDK, Matsuencho, Hanamaki City (Hanamaki Station)

Matsuencho, Hanamaki City
5SDK 158.16m² August 1966
2-story building, 6DK, 14 Chiwari, Murazakinokawa, Kitakami City (Murazakinokawa Station)
4

$25,204

2-story building, 6DK, 14 Chiwari, Murazakinokawa, Kitakami City (Murazakinokawa Station)

14 Chiwari, Murazakinokawa, Kitakami City
6DK 127.00m² February 1973
3-chome Taihi, Mizusawa, Oshu City (Mizusawa Station), 2-story building, 6DK
4

$25,316

3-chome Taihi, Mizusawa, Oshu City (Mizusawa Station), 2-story building, 6DK

3-chome Taihi, Mizusawa, Oshu City
6DK 131.77m² September 1957
3-chiwari Matsuo, Hachimantai City (Matsuo Hachimantai Station), 2-story building, 9DK
4

$17,721

3-chiwari Matsuo, Hachimantai City (Matsuo Hachimantai Station), 2-story building, 9DK

3-chiwari Matsuo, Hachimantai City
9DK 106.50m² Akino Miyako Shironouchi, Yuzawa City
Hachimantai City, Noda 3rd District (Kitamori Station) 2 stories above ground and 1 basement 1LDK
4

$29,765

Hachimantai City, Noda 3rd District (Kitamori Station) 2 stories above ground and 1 basement 1LDK

Hachimantai City, Noda 3rd District
1LDK 68.60m² April 1998

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.