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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Kanoya City, Shimohori Town (Shibushi Station), single-story building, 4DK
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$26,506

Kanoya City, Shimohori Town (Shibushi Station), single-story building, 4DK

Kanoya City, Shimohori Town
4DK 79.42m² June 1992
Kagoshima City, Sakamoto Town (Kagoshima Station), single-story building, 5DK
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$24,612

Kagoshima City, Sakamoto Town (Kagoshima Station), single-story building, 5DK

Sakamoto Town, Kagoshima City
5DK 70.33m² April 1972
Usa City, Oaza Sumiue (Yanagigawa Station), 2-story, 5DK
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$20,195

Usa City, Oaza Sumiue (Yanagigawa Station), 2-story, 5DK

Usa City, Oaza Sumiue
5DK 116.87m² June 1971
Tamana District Nagasu Town Oaza Kamiokishu (Ono-shita Station) 2-story 5DK
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$12,592

Tamana District Nagasu Town Oaza Kamiokishu (Ono-shita Station) 2-story 5DK

Tamana District Nagasu Town Oaza Kamiokishu
5DK 103.20m² December 1968
Iizuka City, Namida (Namida Station), single-story building, 3DK
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$15,777

Iizuka City, Namida (Namida Station), single-story building, 3DK

Iizuka City, Namida
3DK 40.00m² January 1963
Omuta City, Ebisu Town (Shin-ei Town Station), single-story building, 2LDK
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$13,912

Omuta City, Ebisu Town (Shin-ei Town Station), single-story building, 2LDK

Omuta City, Ebisu Town
2LDK 70.22m² January 1991
Tokushima City, Ohara Town, Sotokago (Jizo Bridge Station), 2-story, 5DK
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$13,442

Tokushima City, Ohara Town, Sotokago (Jizo Bridge Station), 2-story, 5DK

Tokushima City, Ohara Town, Sotokago
5DK 90.18m² July 1973
Shizuoka City, Shimizu Ward, Yui Town Yahara (Yui Station) 2-story 3LDK
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$21,015

Shizuoka City, Shimizu Ward, Yui Town Yahara (Yui Station) 2-story 3LDK

Shizuoka City, Shimizu Ward, Yui Town Yahara
3LDK 81.15m² February 1977
Kamo District, Nishiizu Town, Tago (Shuzenji Station) Single-story building 4DK
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$8,427

Kamo District, Nishiizu Town, Tago (Shuzenji Station) Single-story building 4DK

Kamo District, Nishiizu Town, Tago
4DK 60.28m² August 1969
Ito City Usami (Usami Station) single-story building 2LDK
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$5,028

Ito City Usami (Usami Station) single-story building 2LDK

Ito City Usami
2LDK 41.40m² July 1980
Niiza City, Higashi 2-chome (Shiki Station), 2-story, 4DK
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$24,031

Niiza City, Higashi 2-chome (Shiki Station), 2-story, 4DK

Niiza City, Higashi 2-chome
4DK 62.86m² September 1978
Saitama City, Kita Ward, Nara Town (Miyahara Station) 2-story 4DK
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$18,714

Saitama City, Kita Ward, Nara Town (Miyahara Station) 2-story 4DK

Saitama City, Kita Ward, Nara Town
4DK 69.56m² October 1967
Ashikaga City Fukui Town (Fukui Station) 2-story 5DK
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$27,768

Ashikaga City Fukui Town (Fukui Station) 2-story 5DK

Ashikaga City Fukui Town
5DK 89.14m² December 1972
Itako City, Hinode 2-chome (Itako Station), single-story building, 4DK
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$12,380

Itako City, Hinode 2-chome (Itako Station), single-story building, 4DK

Itako City Hinode 2-chome
4DK 69.56m² March 1978
Used single-family home in Naruto City, Oasa Town

$15,740

Used single-family home in Naruto City, Oasa Town

9-minute walk from Awa-Kawabata Station on the JR Kōtoku Line, 5-2 Rokutanada, Hi, Oasa Town, Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture
6LDK 103.46m² January 1970
Surface yield 22.85%♪ Currently rented, so rental income will start immediately after purchase♪
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$19,832

Surface yield 22.85%♪ Currently rented, so rental income will start immediately after purchase♪

Kamifujimatsu 3, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
4LDK 73.77m2 March 1972
Immediate viewing is possible♪ Please feel free to consult us about renovations♪
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$16,999

Immediate viewing is possible♪ Please feel free to consult us about renovations♪

5 Teranai, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
4DK 71.55m2 November 1977
Achieve your dreams at an amazing price! A popular single-story living with ample storage
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$13,851

Achieve your dreams at an amazing price! A popular single-story living with ample storage

5-20 Ebisu Town, Omuta City, Fukuoka Prefecture
2LDK 70.22m2 January 1991
Tokuyoshi Minami 3, 1.5 million yen
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$9,444

Tokuyoshi Minami 3, 1.5 million yen

Tokuyoshi Minami 3, Kokura Minami Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
5DK 114.95m2 November 1976
○Owner change property○Expected monthly rent: 23,000 yen・Expected yield: 24%※Table
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$7,240

○Owner change property○Expected monthly rent: 23,000 yen・Expected yield: 24%※Table

Suehirocho, Yahatanishi Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
3LDK 56.19m2 April 1962
A calm residence with 2 Japanese-style rooms
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$18,888

A calm residence with 2 Japanese-style rooms

Kakogawa Town, Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture
3DK 53.18m2 June 1974
Spacious house on a corner lot!
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$18,258

Spacious house on a corner lot!

1172-645 Dojo-cho Ikuno, Kita-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
6DK+S(納戸) 163.89m2 March 1973
Imamiya Town 1 (Iida Station) 4.5 million yen
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$28,332

Imamiya Town 1 (Iida Station) 4.5 million yen

1-13 Imamiya Town, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture
6K 100.12m2 January 1966
Fukuyama City, Kanbe Town, Oaza Kamitakeda (Goryo Station) 2-story building 5DK
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$15,651

Fukuyama City, Kanbe Town, Oaza Kamitakeda (Goryo Station) 2-story building 5DK

Fukuyama City, Kanbe Town, Oaza Kamitakeda
5DK 90.99m² March 1975

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.