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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A quiet and calm living environment where you can feel the four seasons surrounded by mountains.
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$15,715

A quiet and calm living environment where you can feel the four seasons surrounded by mountains.

Sunto, Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
3DK 37.19m2 January 1960
A 3K with all rooms over 6 tatami mats, a wooden 2-story house with a system kitchen
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$25,018

A 3K with all rooms over 6 tatami mats, a wooden 2-story house with a system kitchen

Oaza Shinchou, Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture
3K 94.35m2 December 1965
Northwest corner lot capable of parking 5 cars, a 2-story 5DK building surrounded by greenery on a 448.71 square meter lot
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$18,858

Northwest corner lot capable of parking 5 cars, a 2-story 5DK building surrounded by greenery on a 448.71 square meter lot

Oaza Kawashima, Murayama City, Yamagata Prefecture
5DK 183.3m2 August 1972
This is a used house with 6DK in the Sakura Gaoka area of Hirosaki City, with a carport and garage
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$18,858

This is a used house with 6DK in the Sakura Gaoka area of Hirosaki City, with a carport and garage

Aomori Prefecture, Hirosaki City, Oaza Sakura Gaoka 3-5-1
6DK 130.95m2 October 1974
This is a spacious used house with 5LDK designed and constructed by Daiwa House Industry.
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$18,229

This is a spacious used house with 5LDK designed and constructed by Daiwa House Industry.

Matsubara Higashi 3, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture
5LDK+S(納戸) 170.53m2 June 1982
Oaza Maitomachi, Kita Taku (Ajigasawa Station) 2.5 million yen
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$15,715

Oaza Maitomachi, Kita Taku (Ajigasawa Station) 2.5 million yen

Aomori Prefecture, Nishitsugaru District, Ajigasawa Town, Oaza Maitomachi, Kita Taku
9DK 230.01m2 September 1988
Miyazaki City, Shimokitakata-cho, Kirishima, single-story building, 5DK
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$24,065

Miyazaki City, Shimokitakata-cho, Kirishima, single-story building, 5DK

Miyazaki City, Shimokitakata-cho, Kirishima
5DK 83.93m² March 1978
Kusugun Kokonoe Town, Oaza Tano, 2-story, 6LK
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$11,399

Kusugun Kokonoe Town, Oaza Tano, 2-story, 6LK

Kusugun Kokonoe Town, Oaza Tano
6LK 211.39m² August 1965
Saiki City, Komemizutsu, Oaza Iroliura (Saiki Station), single-story building, 4DK
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$5,048

Saiki City, Komemizutsu, Oaza Iroliura (Saiki Station), single-story building, 4DK

Saiki City, Komemizutsu, Oaza Iroliura
4DK 61.88m² July 1980
Takahashi City Matsubara Street (Bichu-Takahashi Station) 2-story 4SDK
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$20,236

Takahashi City Matsubara Street (Bichu-Takahashi Station) 2-story 4SDK

Takahashi City Matsubara Street
4SDK 83.80m² April 1992
Naruto City, Oasa Town, Hina, Rokutanda (Awakawabata Station) 2-story building 6LDK
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$12,521

Naruto City, Oasa Town, Hina, Rokutanda (Awakawabata Station) 2-story building 6LDK

Naruto City, Oasa Town, Hinata, Rokutanda
6LDK 103.46m² January 1970
Kure City, Nishimitsuda Town (Kure Station) 2-story building 6DK
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$6,299

Kure City, Nishimitsuda Town (Kure Station) 2-story building 6DK

Kure City, Nishimitsuda Town
6DK 116.65m² January 1970
Setouchi City Ushimado Town Shikanin (Oku Station) 2-story building 3DK
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$3,049

Setouchi City Ushimado Town Shikanin (Oku Station) 2-story building 3DK

Setouchi City Ushimado Town Shikanin
3DK 151.06m² January 1955
Akaiwa City Enkoji (Kumayama Station) Single-story building 3DK
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$63

Akaiwa City Enkoji (Kumayama Station) Single-story building 3DK

Akaiwa City Enkoji
3DK 64.46m² January 1955
Himeji City, Yumesaki Town Temple (Ayabe Station) 2-story 6DK

$17,791

Himeji City, Yumesaki Town Temple (Ayabe Station) 2-story 6DK

Himeji City, Yumesaki Town Temple
6DK 72.86m² April 1979
Izumo City, Hikawa Town, De Nishi, single-story building, 9DK
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$17,670

Izumo City, Hikawa Town, De Nishi, single-story building, 9DK

Izumo City, Hikawa Town, De Nishi
9DK 293.28m² June 1974
Hashimoto City, Gakubunro (Gakubunro Station), single-story building, 7DK
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$17,732

Hashimoto City, Gakubunro (Gakubunro Station), single-story building, 7DK

Gakubunro, Hashimoto City
7DK 85.95m² January 1964
Ako City, Shioya (Banshu Ako Station) 2-story 6LDK
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$9,594

Ako City, Shioya (Banshu Ako Station) 2-story 6LDK

Ako City, Shioya
6LDK 151.32m² January 1945
Himeji City, Aboshi Ward, Miyauchi (Sanyo Aboshi Station) 2-story 8DK
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$632

Himeji City, Aboshi Ward, Miyauchi (Sanyo Aboshi Station) 2-story 8DK

Himeji City, Aboshi Ward, Miyauchi
8DK 151.13m² March 1973
Habikino City, Minami Ega no Sho 3-chome (Ega no Sho Station), 2-story, 4DK
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$22,346

Habikino City, Minami Ega no Sho 3-chome (Ega no Sho Station), 2-story, 4DK

Habikino City Minami Ega no Sho 3-chome
4DK 60.44m² May 1973
Kawachinagano City, Amami (Amami Station), 2-story, 3LDK
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$18,935

Kawachinagano City, Amami (Amami Station), 2-story, 3LDK

Kawachinagano City, Amami
3LDK 96.16m² September 1976
Yawata City, Minoyama Kousui, 2-story, 4LDK
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$22,788

Yawata City, Minoyama Kousui, 2-story, 4LDK

Yawata City, Minoyama Kousui
4LDK 73.15m² December 1981
Shijōnawate City Nakano Shinmachi (Shinogakubo Station) 2-story 3DK
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$14,975

Shijōnawate City Nakano Shinmachi (Shinogakubo Station) 2-story 3DK

Shijonawate City Nakano Shinmachi
3DK 52.96m² December 1968
Ako-gun Kamigori-cho Takeman (Kamigori Station) single-story building 3DK
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$3,799

Ako-gun Kamigori-cho Takeman (Kamigori Station) single-story building 3DK

Ako-gun Kamigori-cho Takeman
3DK 92.56m² January 1965

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.