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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Enjoy a wide range of activities from home gardening to barbecues in the large garden!
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$17,920

Enjoy a wide range of activities from home gardening to barbecues in the large garden!

Zenigadai, Iwa, Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture
2LDK+S(納戸) 147.34m2 January 1968
In addition to a spacious 6SDK layout, there are 2 storage rooms, providing plenty of storage.
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$17,792

In addition to a spacious 6SDK layout, there are 2 storage rooms, providing plenty of storage.

Kiyosuke Town, Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture
6DK+2S(納戸) 119.63m2 April 1973
The first floor has 4 rooms, perfect for families or those wanting hobby rooms♪
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$16,512

The first floor has 4 rooms, perfect for families or those wanting hobby rooms♪

Suiki Nagane, Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture
6DK 139.35m2 June 1970
Yokomori 1 (Akita Station) 2.5 million yen
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$16,000

Yokomori 1 (Akita Station) 2.5 million yen

Yokomori 1, Akita City, Akita Prefecture
5DK 141.14m2 January 1973
Tajiri Shimonoda, San'nai, Kawabe (Obarino Station) 2.5 million yen
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$16,000

Tajiri Shimonoda, San'nai, Kawabe (Obarino Station) 2.5 million yen

Tajiri Shimonoda, San'nai, Kawabe, Akita City, Akita Prefecture
3DK 84.56m2 January 1950
A sunny 4DK single-story house nestled in a quiet residential area! Just a 7-minute walk to Frespo Noshiro♪
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$16,000

A sunny 4DK single-story house nestled in a quiet residential area! Just a 7-minute walk to Frespo Noshiro♪

Shimosese, Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture
4DK 82.81m2 May 1981
Magaribuchi, Nanokamachi, Yajima Town (Yajima Station) 2.5 million yen
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$16,000

Magaribuchi, Nanokamachi, Yajima Town (Yajima Station) 2.5 million yen

Magaribuchi, Nanokamachi, Yajima Town, Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture
10K 226.99m2 May 1982
Kanegasawa, Yunomata, Uchikawa 2 million yen
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$12,800

Kanegasawa, Yunomata, Uchikawa 2 million yen

Kanegasawa, Yunomata, Uchikawa, Gojome Town, Minamiakita County, Akita Prefecture
10DK+S(納戸) 313.84m2 August 1981
Higashidai 4 (Higashi-Odate Station) 2 million yen
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$12,800

Higashidai 4 (Higashi-Odate Station) 2 million yen

Higashidai 4, Odate City, Akita Prefecture
6DK 120.69m2 March 1969
Southeast corner lot with shutter garage! Convenient 5K house♪ Easy access to National Route 101
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$10,752

Southeast corner lot with shutter garage! Convenient 5K house♪ Easy access to National Route 101

Juyoku Nagane, Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture
5K 124.38m2 January 1975
Yoshizawa, Sugisawa (Yokote Station) 1.5 million yen
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$9,600

Yoshizawa, Sugisawa (Yokote Station) 1.5 million yen

183-4 Yoshizawa, Sugisawa, Yokote City, Akita Prefecture
4LDK 121.5m2 June 1973
It takes 6 minutes by car to the sand dune hot spring Yumelon, where you can see the sunset over the Japan Sea♪
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$9,472

It takes 6 minutes by car to the sand dune hot spring Yumelon, where you can see the sunset over the Japan Sea♪

Iriguchi, Ashizaki, Mitsuse Town, Yamamoto County, Akita Prefecture
4DK 68m2 January 1984
Enjoy single-story living in a lush green environment♪ You can purchase it with monthly payments under 4,000 yen.
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$8,192

Enjoy single-story living in a lush green environment♪ You can purchase it with monthly payments under 4,000 yen.

Totomeki, Mukinoshiro, Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture
4DK 118.84m2 January 1974
900,000 yen for Torimori, Hirasawa

$5,760

900,000 yen for Torimori, Hirasawa

Torimori, Hirasawa, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture
6LDK 119.24m2 April 1980
A spacious 7K home built in a tranquil environment with abundant greenery and a gentle flow of time♪
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$3,712

A spacious 7K home built in a tranquil environment with abundant greenery and a gentle flow of time♪

Afteryama, Showa Toyokawa, Katagami City, Akita Prefecture
7K 171.83m2 January 1977
Kosaka Mine, Kurihira 400,000 yen
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$2,560

Kosaka Mine, Kurihira 400,000 yen

13-19 Kosaka Mine, Kosaka Town, Kazuno District, Akita Prefecture
5DK 83.46m2 June 1971
Karasawa, Kitsune-dai (Higashi-Odate Station) 100,000 yen
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$640

Karasawa, Kitsune-dai (Higashi-Odate Station) 100,000 yen

Karasawa, Kitsune-dai, Odate City, Akita Prefecture
4DK 53m2 November 1969
Mizusawa Sakurakawa Aza Kawaharada (Mizusawa Station) 4.34 million yen
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$27,776

Mizusawa Sakurakawa Aza Kawaharada (Mizusawa Station) 4.34 million yen

Aza Kawaharada, Mizusawa Sakurakawa, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture
5DK 99.37m2 January 1995
2-story building, 4LDK, Hoshinocho, Otaru City (Hoshimi Station)
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$18,560

2-story building, 4LDK, Hoshinocho, Otaru City (Hoshimi Station)

Hoshinocho, Otaru City
4LDK 101.81m² August 1977
2-story building, 5LDK, 2 Chome, Minamimachi, Iwamizawa City (Iwamizawa Station)
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$7,594

2-story building, 5LDK, 2 Chome, Minamimachi, Iwamizawa City (Iwamizawa Station)

2 Chome, Minamimachi, Iwamizawa City
5LDK 119.66m² June 1975
Ashibetsu City, Kita 5-jo Nishi 2-chome (Ashibetsu Station), 2-story building, 4LDK
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$18,560

Ashibetsu City, Kita 5-jo Nishi 2-chome (Ashibetsu Station), 2-story building, 4LDK

October 1982 (43 years and 5 months old)
4LDK 90.08m² October 1970
Ashibetsu City, Kita 1-jo Higashi 2-chome (Ashibetsu Station), 2-story building, 5SLDK
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$18,560

Ashibetsu City, Kita 1-jo Higashi 2-chome (Ashibetsu Station), 2-story building, 5SLDK

Ashibetsu City, Kita 1-jo Higashi 2-chome
5SLDK 170.70m² May 1954
Kuon District, Setana Town, Taisei Ward Honjin (Yakumo Station), 2-story building, 5LDK
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$11,611

Kuon District, Setana Town, Taisei Ward Honjin (Yakumo Station), 2-story building, 5LDK

Kuon District, Setana Town, Taisei Ward Honjin
5LDK 191.15m² 5-minute walk from JR Muroran Main Line "Mikawa" Station
Rumoi City, Shiojitsu 2-chome (Ishikari Numata Station), 2-story building, 6LDK
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$17,920

Rumoi City, Shiojitsu 2-chome (Ishikari Numata Station), 2-story building, 6LDK

Rumoi City, Shiojitsu 2-chome
6LDK 150.70m² February 1986

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.