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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Yokkaichi City Oaza Shiohama (Shiohama Station) Single-story building 2K
4

$8,640

Yokkaichi City Oaza Shiohama (Shiohama Station) Single-story building 2K

Yokkaichi City Oaza Shiohama
2K 19.87m² May 1982
Tsu City Yanagiyama Tsukou (Akogi Station) 2-story building 6K
4

$8,640

Tsu City Yanagiyama Tsukou (Akogi Station) 2-story building 6K

Tsu City, Yanagiyama Tsukou
6K 72.60m² November 1962
Tsu City Nakagawahara (Tsu Station) 2-story building 3DK
4

$8,640

Tsu City Nakagawahara (Tsu Station) 2-story building 3DK

Tsu City Nakagawahara
3DK 26.80m² August 1968
Watarai-gun Watarai-cho Shimenashi (Tochihara Station) Single-story building 4DK
4

$8,320

Watarai-gun Watarai-cho Shimenashi (Tochihara Station) Single-story building 4DK

Watarai-gun Watarai-cho Shimenashi
4DK 130.40m² January 1925
2.8 million yen
4

$17,920

2.8 million yen

Nagara, Ibi Town, Ibi District
10DK 160.32m² January 1959
107 minutes on foot from Minosakamoto Station on the JR Chuo Line
4

$17,920

107 minutes on foot from Minosakamoto Station on the JR Chuo Line

10DK 111.76m² January 1948
Nakatsugawa City, Hirukawa Tahara District (Minosakamoto Station) 2-story 2LDK
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$16,640

Nakatsugawa City, Hirukawa Tahara District (Minosakamoto Station) 2-story 2LDK

Hirukawa Tahara District, Nakatsugawa City
2LDK 49.67m² Built in September 1989
2-story building, 1LDK, Fukuchi-cho Yahira, Nakatsugawa City (Nakatsugawa Station)
4

$16,640

2-story building, 1LDK, Fukuchi-cho Yahira, Nakatsugawa City (Nakatsugawa Station)

Kiyotani, Kōfu Town, Takayama City
12SDK 313.06m² October 1954
250,000 yen
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$16,000

250,000 yen

Mizunami City, Toki Town
5DK 98.77m²
Kaminoho, Seki City
4

$16,000

Kaminoho, Seki City

1-story building, 5LDK, Ochiai, Nakatsugawa City (Ochiai River Station)
6K 178.49m² January 1935
[Bus] 10 minutes on foot from Hiokie 1-chome
4

$16,000

[Bus] 10 minutes on foot from Hiokie 1-chome

250,000 yen
1LDK 60.16m² January 1994
250,000 yen
4

$16,000

250,000 yen

Nakatsugawa City, Ochiai
5LDK 106.96m² March 1971
Hiokie, Gifu City
4

$16,000

Hiokie, Gifu City

2-story building, 7LDK, Hiokie, Gifu City
9DK 218.00m² January 1974
30 minutes by bus from Tokaido Main Line "Gifu" Station, 1 minute on foot from Taro Maru Danchi
4

$16,000

30 minutes by bus from Tokaido Main Line "Gifu" Station, 1 minute on foot from Taro Maru Danchi

250,000 yen
7LDK 171.73m² January 1962
Taro Maru Kitaura, Gifu City
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$16,000

Taro Maru Kitaura, Gifu City

Taro Maru Kitaura, Gifu City
7LDK 171.73m² January 1962
2-story building, 4DK, Taro Maru Kitaura, Gifu City (Gifu Station)
4

$16,000

2-story building, 4DK, Taro Maru Kitaura, Gifu City (Gifu Station)

49 minutes by bus from Tokaido Main Line "Gifu" Station, 10 minutes on foot from Arayashiki [Gifu Bus]
4DK 84.29m² December 1973
Iwatadaka 4-chome, Gifu City
4

$16,000

Iwatadaka 4-chome, Gifu City

37 minutes by bus from Tokaido Main Line "Gifu" Station, 2 minutes on foot from Kano Danchi
4DK 84.29m² December 1973
Iwatadaka 4-chome, Gifu City
4

$16,000

Iwatadaka 4-chome, Gifu City

Gifu City, Kageno 1-chome
7LDK 153.31m² March 1968
20 minutes by bus from Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line "Meitetsu Gifu" Station, 8 minutes on foot from Tokai Gakuin University Mae

$16,000

20 minutes by bus from Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line "Meitetsu Gifu" Station, 8 minutes on foot from Tokai Gakuin University Mae

250,000 yen
4DK 74.12m² Date City, Reiyamacho, Kakeda, Kaneko Town 2-story building 7DK
Wakabadai 1-chome, Kani City
4

$16,000

Wakabadai 1-chome, Kani City

Tanaike 1-chome, Gifu City
4DK 68.63m² June 1973
2-story building, 3LDK, Wakabadai 1-chome, Kani City (Nishi-Kani Station)
4

$16,000

2-story building, 3LDK, Wakabadai 1-chome, Kani City (Nishi-Kani Station)

6 minutes on foot from Meitetsu Hiromi Line "Nishi-Kani" Station
3LDK 66.80m²
Kani County, Mitake Town, Mitake (Mitake Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$16,000

Kani County, Mitake Town, Mitake (Mitake Station) 2-story building 5DK

Mitake, Kani District
5DK 63.75m² JR Tōhoku Main Line "Hanamaki" Station, 14 minutes on foot
Kakamigahara City, Kakamio-gase Town 1-chome (Kakamigahara Station) Single-story building 1LDK
4

$16,000

Kakamigahara City, Kakamio-gase Town 1-chome (Kakamigahara Station) Single-story building 1LDK

Kakamigahara City, Kakamio-gase Town 1-chome
1LDK 48.24m² January 1971
Ogaki City, Kamishizutsu Town (Yoro Station) 2-story building 8DK
4

$16,000

Ogaki City, Kamishizutsu Town (Yoro Station) 2-story building 8DK

Ogaki City, Kamishizutsu Town
8DK 133.94m² January 1983

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.