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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Miura City, Harumicho (Misakiguchi Station), 2-story, 5K
4

$18,633

Miura City, Harumicho (Misakiguchi Station), 2-story, 5K

Miura City, Harumicho
5K 50.00m² January 1965
Hokota City, Kumiai (Shin-Hokota Station), single-story building, 3DK
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$11,397

Hokota City, Kumiai (Shin-Hokota Station), single-story building, 3DK

Hokota City, Kumiai
3DK 67.76m² January 1996
Yonezawa City, Mansei Town, Katako (Yonezawa Station) 2-story building 6DK
4

$16,408

Yonezawa City, Mansei Town, Katako (Yonezawa Station) 2-story building 6DK

Yonezawa City, Mansei Town, Katako
6DK 118.70m² December 1975
Hanamaki City, Okuzawa 4th District, 2-story, 6LDK
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$28,399

Hanamaki City, Okuzawa 4th District, 2-story, 6LDK

Hanamaki City, Okuzawa 4th District
6LDK 143.24m² September 1978
Used single-family home in Machida, Higashikagawa City

$22,169

Used single-family home in Machida, Higashikagawa City

20-minute walk from Niu Station on the JR Kotoku Line, Machida, Higashikagawa City, Kagawa Prefecture
2DK 58.36m² April 1975
1 Tenkei, 2.5 million yen
3

$15,835

1 Tenkei, 2.5 million yen

1 Tenkei, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture
4DK 65.02m2 February 1976
Mukasa 1 (Mukasa Station) 500,000 yen
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$3,167

Mukasa 1 (Mukasa Station) 500,000 yen

1-7-7 Mukasa, Kushiro City, Hokkaido
4LDK 88.95m2 September 1977
Aso City, Ichinomiya Town, Miyaji (Miyaji Station), single-story building, 4K
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$23,860

Aso City, Ichinomiya Town, Miyaji (Miyaji Station), single-story building, 4K

Aso City, Ichinomiya Town, Miyaji
4K 75.37m² September 1982
Higashi-Osaka City Wakae Higashi Town 1-chome (Wakae Iwata Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$24,367

Higashi-Osaka City Wakae Higashi Town 1-chome (Wakae Iwata Station) 2-story 3DK

Higashi-Osaka City Wakae Higashi Town 1-chome
3DK 40.59m² July 1966
Mukomachi Kamiyuen Town Nozoe (Nishimukomachi Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$24,999

Mukomachi Kamiyuen Town Nozoe (Nishimukomachi Station) 2-story 3DK

Mukomachi Kamiyuen Town Nozoe
3DK 42.32m² May 1967
Minokamo City Makino (Furui Station) single-story building 2K
4

$18,133

Minokamo City Makino (Furui Station) single-story building 2K

Minokamo City Makino
2K 43.47m² May 1978
Asahi City, Shimonagai (Kurahashi Station), 2-story, 5DK
4

$25,873

Asahi City, Shimonagai (Kurahashi Station), 2-story, 5DK

Asahi City, Shimonagai
5DK 109.85m² August 1983
Nagasaki County Mutsuzawa Town Sanuki (Kazusa Ichinomiya Station) Single-story building 2DK
4

$18,806

Nagasaki County Mutsuzawa Town Sanuki (Kazusa Ichinomiya Station) Single-story building 2DK

Nagasaki County Mutsuzawa Town Sanuki
2DK 46.37m² January 1996
Ashigarakami District, Manazuru Town, Iwa (Manazuru Station) Single-story building 4DK
4

$22,088

Ashigarakami District, Manazuru Town, Iwa (Manazuru Station) Single-story building 4DK

Ashigarakami District, Manazuru Town, Iwa
4DK 72.69m² January 1967
Higashi Ibaraki-gun Oarai-machi Isohama-cho (Oarai Station) single-story building 2K
4

$12,446

Higashi Ibaraki-gun Oarai-machi Isohama-cho (Oarai Station) single-story building 2K

Higashi Ibaraki-gun Oarai-machi Isohama-cho
2K 52.89m² January 1925
Ishinomaki City, Ogatsu Town, Osu, 2-story, 7DK
4

$1,388

Ishinomaki City, Ogatsu Town, Osu, 2-story, 7DK

Ishinomaki City, Ogatsu Town, Osu
7DK 181.18m² July 1961
Used single-family home Nakao 2-chome No. 15

$19,002

Used single-family home Nakao 2-chome No. 15

Nakao 2-chome, Yahatanishi Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Used single-family home Hanagatsuen No. 10

$12,034

Used single-family home Hanagatsuen No. 10

10-4 Hanagatsuen, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Used single-family home, Shirahama Town, No. 7

$25,336

Used single-family home, Shirahama Town, No. 7

Shirahama Town, Ashiya Town, Onaga District, Fukuoka Prefecture
This is a single-story building on a site of approximately 140 tsubo. Please feel free to inquire.
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$28,503

This is a single-story building on a site of approximately 140 tsubo. Please feel free to inquire.

Ueki, Nogata City, Fukuoka Prefecture
4DK 102.42m2 November 1981
2, Shioyatai (Shioya Station), 2.98 million yen
3

$18,875

2, Shioyatai (Shioya Station), 2.98 million yen

2, Shioyatai, Tarumi Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
5DK+S(納戸) 76.59m2 October 1973
Takano (Sakoshi Station) 2 million yen
3

$12,668

Takano (Sakoshi Station) 2 million yen

334 Takano, Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture
4DK 91.36m2 January 1979
Takadadai 3 (Kamigori Station) 1.8 million yen
3

$11,401

Takadadai 3 (Kamigori Station) 1.8 million yen

3-12-3 Takadadai, Kamigori Town, Ako County, Hyogo Prefecture
3DK+S(納戸) 83.16m2 December 1976
Store and residence along the national highway. The first floor can be used as a store, and the second to third floors can be used as a residence.
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$12,668

Store and residence along the national highway. The first floor can be used as a store, and the second to third floors can be used as a residence.

Chuo Town, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture
5K 91.22m2 December 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.