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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$29,999

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1-chome, Senmaya, Ichinoseki City
4

$18,987

1-chome, Senmaya, Ichinoseki City

1-chome, Senmaya, Ichinoseki City
6DK 130.62m² January 1974
January 1997 (29 years and 2 months old)
2

$18,987

January 1997 (29 years and 2 months old)

3,000,000 yen
5DK 78.57m²
Ichinoseki City, Iwami Town, Ichinoseki Station, 2-story, 2SLDK
3

$19,200

Ichinoseki City, Iwami Town, Ichinoseki Station, 2-story, 2SLDK

JR Tōhoku Main Line "Ichinoseki" Station, 26,400 meters on foot
2K 373.56m² Iwami Town, Ichinoseki City
2,900,000 yen
4

$18,987

2,900,000 yen

Jōnai, Hanamaki City, 2-story, 6K
2SLDK 110.52m² 5-chome, Noda, Kamaishi City
January 1961 (65 years and 2 months old)
4

$18,354

January 1961 (65 years and 2 months old)

6K 156.22m² January 1975
Jichiseki, Yamame, Ichinoseki City, 2-story, 5DK
4

$18,354

Jichiseki, Yamame, Ichinoseki City, 2-story, 5DK

Jichiseki, Yamame, Ichinoseki City
5DK 109.88m² January 1976
4-chome, Sawara, Miyako City
4

$18,354

4-chome, Sawara, Miyako City

4-chome, Sawara, Miyako City
5DK 144.21m² August 1976
Kamaishi City, Katagishi Town 2nd Chiwari (Usumiai Station) 2-story building 6K
3

$15,822

Kamaishi City, Katagishi Town 2nd Chiwari (Usumiai Station) 2-story building 6K

Kamaishi City, Katagishi Town 2nd Chiwari
6K 117.90m² December 1978
Ofunato City, Akasaki Town Aza Sano (Mori Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$16,000

Ofunato City, Akasaki Town Aza Sano (Mori Station) 2-story building 5DK

Ofunato City, Akasaki Town Aza Sano
5DK 119.65m² June 1978
Oshu City, Esashi Tamari Aza Hakusan Dori (Mizusawa Esashi Station) Single-story building 6K
4

$15,822

Oshu City, Esashi Tamari Aza Hakusan Dori (Mizusawa Esashi Station) Single-story building 6K

Oshu City, Esashi Tamari Aza Hakusan Dori
6K 154.54m² January 1868
Ichinoseki City, Yamame Town 1-chome (Yamanome Station) 2-story building 6DK
4

$15,822

Ichinoseki City, Yamame Town 1-chome (Yamanome Station) 2-story building 6DK

Ichinoseki City, Yamame Town 1-chome
6DK 128.35m² May 1960
Morioka City, Iwaki Shimizu (Yamagishi Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$9,493

Morioka City, Iwaki Shimizu (Yamagishi Station) 2-story building 5DK

Morioka City, Iwaki Shimizu
5DK 102.13m² December 1973
Mizukuchizawa, Ohbarino, Akita City (Ohbarino Station) 2-story 5LDK
4

$17,721

Mizukuchizawa, Ohbarino, Akita City (Ohbarino Station) 2-story 5LDK

Mizukuchizawa, Ohbarino, Akita City
5LDK 122.55m² November 1982
Izumi South 1-chome, Akita City (Izumigai-Asahikawa Station) 2-story 6DK
4

$22,148

Izumi South 1-chome, Akita City (Izumigai-Asahikawa Station) 2-story 6DK

Izumi South 1-chome, Akita City
6DK 117.58m² June 1981
Wakamatsu-cho, Noshiro City (Noshiro Station) Single-story 5DK
4

$15,695

Wakamatsu-cho, Noshiro City (Noshiro Station) Single-story 5DK

Wakamatsu-cho, Noshiro City
5DK 164.56m² December 1963
Okiton, Higashi-Yuri, Yurihonjo City 2-story 10LDK
4

$20,885

Okiton, Higashi-Yuri, Yurihonjo City 2-story 10LDK

Okiton, Higashi-Yuri, Yurihonjo City
10LDK 268.03m² July 1989
Shimoyamatani, Yuzawa City (Yuzawa Station) 2-story 6SDK
4

$20,885

Shimoyamatani, Yuzawa City (Yuzawa Station) 2-story 6SDK

Shimoyamatani, Yuzawa City
6SDK 232.03m² August 1991
Shimoohno, Ochiai, Noshiro City (Muko-Noshiro Station) 2-story 6DK
4

$15,695

Shimoohno, Ochiai, Noshiro City (Muko-Noshiro Station) 2-story 6DK

Shimoohno, Ochiai, Noshiro City
6DK 110.00m² July 1949
Noshiro City, Asanai, Nakatanichi (Noshiro Station) 2-story building 4LDK
4

$20,759

Noshiro City, Asanai, Nakatanichi (Noshiro Station) 2-story building 4LDK

Nakadayachi, Asanai, Noshiro City
4LDK 118.83m² November 1983
Noshiro City, Ochiai, Nakadaono (Muka Noshiro Station) 2-story building 4LDK
4

$19,328

Noshiro City, Ochiai, Nakadaono (Muka Noshiro Station) 2-story building 4LDK

Noshiro City, Ochiai, Nakadaono
4LDK 99.36m² December 1977
Kazuno City, Hanawa, Niida Town (Kazuno Hanawa Station) 2-story building 6SDK
4

$18,987

Kazuno City, Hanawa, Niida Town (Kazuno Hanawa Station) 2-story building 6SDK

Kazuno City, Hanawa, Niida Town
6SDK 176.36m² June 1983
Oga City, Funakoshi, Funakoshi (Funakoshi Station) Single-story building 6DK
4

$12,025

Oga City, Funakoshi, Funakoshi (Funakoshi Station) Single-story building 6DK

Oga City, Funakoshi, Funakoshi
6DK 148.33m² July 1965
Odate City, Sakuramachi Minami (Higashi Odate Station) 2-story building 10K
4

$18,987

Odate City, Sakuramachi Minami (Higashi Odate Station) 2-story building 10K

Odate City, Sakuramachi Minami
10K 272.13m² October 1969
Akita City, Kawamoto Mutsumi Town (Akita Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$18,987

Akita City, Kawamoto Mutsumi Town (Akita Station) 2-story building 5DK

Akita City, Kawamoto Mutsumi Town
5DK 78.77m² September 1957

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.