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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Starting From

$29,999

Up To

Kokubu Ken no Utsu Town 2,200,000 yen
3

$14,080

Kokubu Ken no Utsu Town 2,200,000 yen

165-3 Kokubu Ken no Utsu Town, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
3DK 53.86m2 October 1977
Kirishima Taguchi (Kirishima Jingu Station) 2,000,000 yen
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$12,800

Kirishima Taguchi (Kirishima Jingu Station) 2,000,000 yen

Kirishima Taguchi, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
2K 44.66m2 April 1981
Land in Nagayoshi 2-chome with a good view of Sakurajima
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$12,800

Land in Nagayoshi 2-chome with a good view of Sakurajima

Nagayoshi 2, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
4DK 70.13m2 July 1973
Makizono Town Takachiho (Kirishima Jingu Station) 2,000,000 yen
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$12,800

Makizono Town Takachiho (Kirishima Jingu Station) 2,000,000 yen

3865-167 Makizono Town Takachiho, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
5DK 87.11m2 November 1976
Tokiwacho 1 1,900,000 yen
3

$12,160

Tokiwacho 1 1,900,000 yen

Tokiwacho 1, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
2DK 38.01m2 February 1964
Urano, Iriki Town 1,580,000 yen
3

$10,112

Urano, Iriki Town 1,580,000 yen

Urano, Iriki Town, Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture
3K 73.6m2 October 1978
Higashisakamoto 2 (Kagoshima Station) 1,280,000 yen
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$8,192

Higashisakamoto 2 (Kagoshima Station) 1,280,000 yen

Higashisakamoto 2, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
5DK 105.56m2 December 1978
Kamikutoku, Kamou Town 500,000 yen
3

$3,200

Kamikutoku, Kamou Town 500,000 yen

2188-5 Kamikutoku, Kamou Town, Aira City, Kagoshima Prefecture
6DK 60.5m2 January 1981
Family-friendly 4LDK♪ Please feel free to inquire☆
3

$19,072

Family-friendly 4LDK♪ Please feel free to inquire☆

3-4-10 Osato Higashi, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
4LDK 95.78m2 December 1991
The house is almost in a skeleton state, so you can renovate it to your liking!
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$12,800

The house is almost in a skeleton state, so you can renovate it to your liking!

Taijin, Setaka Town, Miyama City, Fukuoka Prefecture
3DK 49.58m2 March 1967
Used property in Miyaki Town, Higashitsu♪
3

$25,600

Used property in Miyaki Town, Higashitsu♪

Saga Prefecture, Miyaki-gun, Miyaki Town, Oaza Higashitsu
6K 125.2m2 January 1963
Nishitaku-cho, Oaza Itaya 3,780,000 yen
3

$24,192

Nishitaku-cho, Oaza Itaya 3,780,000 yen

Saga Prefecture, Taku City, Nishitaku-cho, Oaza Itaya
4DK 129.57m2 March 1974
■Fukuya Real Estate Sales Kawanishi Store■・10 minutes on foot from Kawanishi Noseguchi Station!
3

$28,160

■Fukuya Real Estate Sales Kawanishi Store■・10 minutes on foot from Kawanishi Noseguchi Station!

Chuo-cho, Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture
2DK 37.88m2 November 1968
☆Renovation can be done according to your preferences♪☆Surrounding facilities are well-equipped◎
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$22,336

☆Renovation can be done according to your preferences♪☆Surrounding facilities are well-equipped◎

4 Chome, Aramaki Minami, Itami City, Hyogo Prefecture
2LDK+S(納戸) 36.13m2 October 1971
☆Good sunlight exposure as it faces southeast☆ 20 minutes on foot from Hankyu "Oji Koen" Station!
3

$19,072

☆Good sunlight exposure as it faces southeast☆ 20 minutes on foot from Hankyu "Oji Koen" Station!

1 Chome, Minokado-dori, Nada Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
4K 60.06m2 April 1967
Recommended for investment! 4SDK terrace house - with leasehold rights
3

$12,672

Recommended for investment! 4SDK terrace house - with leasehold rights

2 Chome, Shioe, Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture
4DK+S(納戸) 22.9m2 January 1970
Close to MaxValu Kouhata Store and Aomori University!!
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$28,800

Close to MaxValu Kouhata Store and Aomori University!!

3 Sakihata, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
5LDK 112.49m2 October 1972
450,000 yen, Oaza Ohara 3
3

$28,800

450,000 yen, Oaza Ohara 3

3 Oaza Ohara, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture
4LDK 86.95m2 October 1979
This is a single-story house that needs renovation. It has a large lot with a garden, and items are being removed.
3

$28,800

This is a single-story house that needs renovation. It has a large lot with a garden, and items are being removed.

74-2 Chidori, Minato, Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture
3K 67.06m2 November 1991
Kanazawa 2 (Aomori Station) 4.5 million yen
3

$28,800

Kanazawa 2 (Aomori Station) 4.5 million yen

Kanazawa 2, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
5K 98.82m2 February 1971
Oaza Araida, Shioiri 4.5 million yen
3

$28,800

Oaza Araida, Shioiri 4.5 million yen

Oaza Araida, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture
6DK+S(納戸) 141.59m2 October 1986
Supermarkets and convenience stores within 1 km☆
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$28,800

Supermarkets and convenience stores within 1 km☆

Oaza Tamaki, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture
4DK 73.35m2 January 1977
A compact 3LDK that has been expanded in July 2003!
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$28,160

A compact 3LDK that has been expanded in July 2003!

Oaza Yasuda, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
3LDK 87.77m2 April 1984
■ Used house with many layouts in Wakaba area ■ Viewing available (consultation required during winter)
3

$27,520

■ Used house with many layouts in Wakaba area ■ Viewing available (consultation required during winter)

Oaza Wakaba 1, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture
4K 105.54m2 December 1982

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.