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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Yufutsu District, Abira Town, Oiwake Hanazono 3-chome (Oiwake Station) 2-story 4LDK
4

$11,392

Yufutsu District, Abira Town, Oiwake Hanazono 3-chome (Oiwake Station) 2-story 4LDK

Yufutsu District, Abira Town, Oiwake Hanazono 3-chome
4LDK 119.66m² May 1986
Bibai City, Higashi Gojo Minami 1-chome 2-story 4LDK
3

$11,392

Bibai City, Higashi Gojo Minami 1-chome 2-story 4LDK

Bibai City, Higashi Gojo Minami 1-chome
4LDK 89.10m² August 1970
Noboribetsu City, Fuji 7-chome (Horobetsu Station) 2-story 5LDK
4

$11,392

Noboribetsu City, Fuji 7-chome (Horobetsu Station) 2-story 5LDK

Noboribetsu City, Fuji 7-chome
5LDK 115.18m² August 1980
Nakagawa District, Makubetsu Town, Asahi Town (Makubetsu Station) 1-story 4LDK
4

$11,392

Nakagawa District, Makubetsu Town, Asahi Town (Makubetsu Station) 1-story 4LDK

Nakagawa District, Makubetsu Town, Asahimachi
4LDK 63.28m² October 1972
Takikawa City, Ogi 3-chome (Takikawa Station) 2-story 3LDK
4

$11,520

Takikawa City, Ogi 3-chome (Takikawa Station) 2-story 3LDK

Takikawa City, Ogi 3-chome
3LDK 84.24m² 1-chome Hikari, Kamifurano Town, Sorachi District
Kamikawa District, Aibetsu Town, Aza Kanetomi (Aibetsu Station) 2-story 8DK
4

$8,227

Kamikawa District, Aibetsu Town, Aza Kanetomi (Aibetsu Station) 2-story 8DK

Kamikawa District, Aibetsu Town, Aza Kanetomi
8DK 161.68m² November 1972
Otaru City, Mogami 1-chome (Otaru Station) 2-story 4LDK
4

$11,404

Otaru City, Mogami 1-chome (Otaru Station) 2-story 4LDK

Otaru City, Mogami 1-chome
4LDK 87.09m² July 1967
Otaru City, Iwakutsuk 3-chome (Otaru Station) 2-story 3LDK
4

$11,520

Otaru City, Iwakutsuk 3-chome (Otaru Station) 2-story 3LDK

Otaru City, Iwakutsuk 3-chome
3LDK 100.44m² December 1986
Otaru City, Sachi 3-chome (Otaru Station) 2-story 5LDK
4

$11,392

Otaru City, Sachi 3-chome (Otaru Station) 2-story 5LDK

Otaru City, Sachi 3-chome
5LDK 125.01m² April 1976
Otaru City, Irifune 5-chome (Otaru Station) 2-story 3LDK
4

$7,594

Otaru City, Irifune 5-chome (Otaru Station) 2-story 3LDK

Otaru City, Irifune 5-chome
3LDK 72.85m² August 1978
Otaru City, Akaiwa 2-chome 2-story 4LDK
4

$11,392

Otaru City, Akaiwa 2-chome 2-story 4LDK

Otaru City, Akaiwa 2-chome
4LDK 72.81m² March 1968
Iwamizawa City, Midori-cho 5-chome 2-story 4LDK
2

$11,520

Iwamizawa City, Midori-cho 5-chome 2-story 4LDK

Iwamizawa City, Midori-cho 5-chome
4LDK 118.41m² October 1980
Iwamizawa City, Kita 5-jo Nishi 14-chome (Iwamizawa Station) 2-story 4SLDK
4

$11,392

Iwamizawa City, Kita 5-jo Nishi 14-chome (Iwamizawa Station) 2-story 4SLDK

Iwamizawa City, Kita 5-jo Nishi 14-chome
4SLDK 103.68m² September 1982
Iwamizawa City, Kita 4-jo Nishi 15-chome (Iwamizawa Station) 2-story 4LDK
4

$11,520

Iwamizawa City, Kita 4-jo Nishi 15-chome (Iwamizawa Station) 2-story 4LDK

Iwamizawa City, Kita 4-jo Nishi 15-chome
4LDK 90.12m² August 1977
Asahikawa City, Takasagodai 6-chome, 1 floor above ground and 2 floors below ground, 1LDK
2

$11,246

Asahikawa City, Takasagodai 6-chome, 1 floor above ground and 2 floors below ground, 1LDK

Asahikawa City, Takasagodai 6-chome
1LDK 43.74m² October 1964
Akabira City, Wakagi-cho Higashi 7-chome (Akabira Station) 2-story 4LDK
4

$5,063

Akabira City, Wakagi-cho Higashi 7-chome (Akabira Station) 2-story 4LDK

Akabira City, Wakagi-cho Higashi 7-chome
4LDK 89.50m² June 1979
Akabira City, Showa-cho 3-chome (Akabira Station) 2-story 4LDK
3

$11,520

Akabira City, Showa-cho 3-chome (Akabira Station) 2-story 4LDK

Akabira City, Showa-cho 3-chome
4LDK 122.31m² April 1970
2-story 9K in 2-chome Ōrakumake, Kushiro City
4

$10,880

2-story 9K in 2-chome Ōrakumake, Kushiro City

1-minute walk from JR Nemuro Main Line "Shin Ōrakumake" Station
3LDK 81.56m² 100,000 yen
1.7 million yen
4

$1,265

1.7 million yen

1-chome Minamimachi Rokujō, Iwamizawa City
9K 127.79m² July 1966
1.6 million yen
4

$12,664

1.6 million yen

1.6 million yen
3LDK 108.32m² November 1975
October 1975 (50 years and 5 months old)
4

$9,600

October 1975 (50 years and 5 months old)

1.5 million yen
3LDK 81.81m² January 1970
Monbetsu District, Engaru Town, Minamimachi 4-chome (Engaru Station) 2-story building 4LDK
4

$7,594

Monbetsu District, Engaru Town, Minamimachi 4-chome (Engaru Station) 2-story building 4LDK

31 minutes on foot from JR Sekihoku Main Line "Engaru" Station
6LDK 121.72m² September 1975
Mikasa City, Takamicho 2-story building 5LDK
4

$9,493

Mikasa City, Takamicho 2-story building 5LDK

Mikasa City, Takamicho
4LDK 91.93m² [Bus] Takamicho Housing Complex 4 minutes on foot
Mikasa City, Takamicho
4

$5,379

Mikasa City, Takamicho

Mikasa City, Takamicho
5LDK 101.01m² August 1976

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.