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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Shimizu Town 1.5 million yen
3

$9,756

Shimizu Town 1.5 million yen

Shimizu Town, Otaru City, Hokkaido
4LDK 111.57m2 October 1981
Daiba Sanjo 1, 1.3 million yen
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$8,455

Daiba Sanjo 1, 1.3 million yen

1-1-7 Daiba Sanjo, Asahikawa City, Hokkaido
5LDK 79.83m2 November 1973
Yamaga City, Kikuka Town, Kamichida (Miyoshi Station), 2-story, 5SDK
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$15,641

Yamaga City, Kikuka Town, Kamichida (Miyoshi Station), 2-story, 5SDK

Yamaga City, Kikuka Town, Kamichida
5SDK 89.25m² January 1926
Saiki City, Yomesuizu, Oaza Urashiro, (Saiki Station) 2-story, 8DK
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$1,266

Saiki City, Yomesuizu, Oaza Urashiro, (Saiki Station) 2-story, 8DK

Saiki City, Yomesuizu, Oaza Urashiro
8DK 162.71m² September 1970
Higashikagawa City, Bashino (Nyu Station), 2-story, 3DK
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$17,732

Higashikagawa City, Bashino (Nyu Station), 2-story, 3DK

Higashikagawa City, Bashino
3DK 49.40m² November 1976
Sayama City, Oaza Kitairiso (Iriso Station), 2-story, 1K
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$22,057

Sayama City, Oaza Kitairiso (Iriso Station), 2-story, 1K

Sayama City, Oaza Kitairiso
1K 60.33m² January 1975
Kashima City, Oaza Koyama (Aonodai Station), single-story building, 1DK
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$18,365

Kashima City, Oaza Koyama (Aonodai Station), single-story building, 1DK

Kashima City, Oaza Koyama
1DK 32.03m² February 1988
Kiryu City, Sakaino Town 7-chome (Omata Station) 2-story 4K
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$20,138

Kiryu City, Sakaino Town 7-chome (Omata Station) 2-story 4K

Kiryu City, Sakaino Town 7-chome
4K 80.31m² November 1982
Used single-family home Saburo-maru 2-chome house

$29,268

Used single-family home Saburo-maru 2-chome house

3-9 Saburo-maru 2-chome, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Used single-family home in Tsuwano Town, Kuga District
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$6,373

Used single-family home in Tsuwano Town, Kuga District

29 minutes on foot from Tsuwano Station on the JR Yamaguchi Line, 18-9 Koda, Tsuwano Town, Kuga District, Shimane Prefecture
2SDK 54.12m² January 1953
[Online reservation available♪] Single-story house on a southeast corner lot♪
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$25,365

[Online reservation available♪] Single-story house on a southeast corner lot♪

2408-2 Oaza Hata, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
4DK 108.6m2 August 1975
Oaza Hata (Moji Station) 3.9 million yen
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$25,365

Oaza Hata (Moji Station) 3.9 million yen

2408-2 Oaza Hata, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
4DK 108.6m2 August 1975
Sakaemachi (Tagawa-Iida Station) 2,980,000 yen
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$19,381

Sakaemachi (Tagawa-Iida Station) 2,980,000 yen

9-26 Sakaemachi, Tagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture
4DK 83.44m2 February 1986
Kawahara, Kakogawa Town (Kakogawa Station) 3 million yen
3

$19,512

Kawahara, Kakogawa Town (Kakogawa Station) 3 million yen

Kakogawa Town, Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture
3DK 53.18m2 June 1974
Hakusancho Fuji (Iejou Station) 3 million yen
3

$19,512

Hakusancho Fuji (Iejou Station) 3 million yen

Hakusancho Fuji, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture
7LDK 162.17m2 October 1978
Kumamushi 1 million yen
2

$6,504

Kumamushi 1 million yen

Kumamushi, Himi City, Toyama Prefecture
5K 32.23m2 January 1951
Shirahata (Kyumei Station) 1.9 million yen

$12,357

Shirahata (Kyumei Station) 1.9 million yen

Shirahata, Sanbu City, Chiba Prefecture
4LDK 125.87m2 August 1981
Prime location property on the roadside, part of the site is currently being rented out as a parking lot
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$6,438

Prime location property on the roadside, part of the site is currently being rented out as a parking lot

Nakadate, Chikusei City, Ibaraki Prefecture
5DK 82.64m2 September 1979
Tohwa Town, Komeya, Motomachi 3.8 million yen
3

$24,715

Tohwa Town, Komeya, Motomachi 3.8 million yen

Tohwa Town, Komeya, Motomachi, Tome City, Miyagi Prefecture
6DK 146.28m2 June 1990
A supermarket essential for daily life is a 6-minute walk away in a convenient environment.
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$6,504

A supermarket essential for daily life is a 6-minute walk away in a convenient environment.

Kamikawahara, Uenome, Iwadeyama, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture
5K 108.58m2 June 1976
Wakayama City, Kada (Kada Station), single-story building, 4DK
4

$18,682

Wakayama City, Kada (Kada Station), single-story building, 4DK

Wakayama City, Kada
4DK 84.95m² April 1966
Kobe City, Nagata Ward, Chojamachi (Maruyama Station), 2-story, 5K
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$7,737

Kobe City, Nagata Ward, Chojamachi (Maruyama Station), 2-story, 5K

Kobe City, Nagata Ward, Chojamachi
5K 44.65m² November 1964
Osaka City Konohana Ward Umeoka 3-chome (Chidoribashi Station) 2-story 4LDK
4

$9,499

Osaka City Konohana Ward Umeoka 3-chome (Chidoribashi Station) 2-story 4LDK

Osaka City Konohana Ward Umeoka 3-chome
4LDK 92.04m² January 1953
Gujo City, Wara Town, Sawa, 2-story, 8SDK
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$3,149

Gujo City, Wara Town, Sawa, 2-story, 8SDK

Gujo City, Wara Town, Sawa
8SDK 164.80m² January 1947

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.