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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[10-minute walk from the bus stop] Land area approximately 67.62 tsubo, 5DK! Surrounding environment is rich ♪ *Also available as land separately
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$22,207

[10-minute walk from the bus stop] Land area approximately 67.62 tsubo, 5DK! Surrounding environment is rich ♪ *Also available as land separately

18-38-8-2 Namamachi, Kokubu, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
5DK 93.86m2 December 1980
Used house in Okushizu ☆ 5DK ☆ right by the clear stream of the Kōzugawa River
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$28,552

Used house in Okushizu ☆ 5DK ☆ right by the clear stream of the Kōzugawa River

Shizuoka Prefecture, Shizuoka City, Shimizu Ward, Meno Island
5DK 75.93m2 April 1970
Tsurumaki Real Estate ☆ Kamihara Kogane Used ☆ Approximately 22 minutes on foot from JR Kamihara Station
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$25,380

Tsurumaki Real Estate ☆ Kamihara Kogane Used ☆ Approximately 22 minutes on foot from JR Kamihara Station

Shizuoka Prefecture, Shizuoka City, Shimizu Ward, Kamihara Kogane
6DK 111.36m2 April 1969
3.5 million yen
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$22,207

3.5 million yen

Reikawa, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
2LDK 65.41m2 July 1983
A house surrounded by nature in Okushizu♪ How about a summer second house?
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$22,207

A house surrounded by nature in Okushizu♪ How about a summer second house?

715-7 Ohira, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture
2LDK 68.72m2 April 1997
Tsukimi 5 (Akajujimae Station) 2.8 million yen
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$17,766

Tsukimi 5 (Akajujimae Station) 2.8 million yen

5-1141 Tsukimi, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
5DK 108.92m2 April 1976
Uki City, Sankaku Town, Otao (Sankaku Station), single-story building, 3DK
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$25,364

Uki City, Sankaku Town, Otao (Sankaku Station), single-story building, 3DK

Uki City, Sankaku Town, Otao
3DK 93.05m² May 1986
Nagasaki City, Otorimachi, 2-story, 6DK
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$16,408

Nagasaki City, Otorimachi, 2-story, 6DK

Nagasaki City, Otorimachi
6DK 106.82m² December 1970
Yukuhashi City, Oaza Motonaga (Nittahara Station), single-story building, 2LDK
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$13,816

Yukuhashi City, Oaza Motonaga (Nittahara Station), single-story building, 2LDK

Yukuhashi City, Oaza Motonaga
2LDK 83.88m² June 1997
Nagasaki City, Higashitarukami Town (Oura Kaigan-dori Station), 2-story, 3DK
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$1,898

Nagasaki City, Higashitarukami Town (Oura Kaigan-dori Station), 2-story, 3DK

Nagasaki City, Higashitarukami Town
3DK 102.02m² January 1927
Takaoka District, Hidaka Village, Iwamechi (Okahana Station) 2-story 6DK
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$23,981

Takaoka District, Hidaka Village, Iwamechi (Okahana Station) 2-story 6DK

Takaoka District, Hidaka Village, Iwamechi
6DK 53.82m² September 1978
Imabari City, Kan'nan Town 1-chome (Imabari Station) Single-story building 3K
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$5,679

Imabari City, Kan'nan Town 1-chome (Imabari Station) Single-story building 3K

Imabari City, Kan'nan Town 1-chome
3K 50.34m² May 1963
Sakade City, Okoe Town, Kizawa, 2-story, 10DK
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$6,380

Sakade City, Okoe Town, Kizawa, 2-story, 10DK

Sakade City, Okoe Town, Kizawa
10DK 252.96m² September 1974
Sanyo Onoda City, Oaza Nishitakabori (Onoda Station), 2-story, 9SLDK
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$9,369

Sanyo Onoda City, Oaza Nishitakabori (Onoda Station), 2-story, 9SLDK

Sanyo Onoda City, Oaza Nishitakabori
9SLDK 203.39m² March 1956
Shimonoseki City, Hikonoshima Deshimachi 2-chome, single-story building, 4DK
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$8,829

Shimonoseki City, Hikonoshima Deshimachi 2-chome, single-story building, 4DK

Shimonoseki City, Hikonoshima Deshimachi 2-chome
4DK 56.31m² August 1969
Matsue City, Teramachi Showacho (Matsue Station) 2-story building 5DK
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$18,833

Matsue City, Teramachi Showacho (Matsue Station) 2-story building 5DK

Matsue City, Teramachi Showacho
5DK 76.78m² January 1926
Toyooka City, Hidaka Town, Tsuruga (Ebihara Station), 2-story, 8DK

$17,687

Toyooka City, Hidaka Town, Tsuruga (Ebihara Station), 2-story, 8DK

Toyooka City, Hidaka Town, Tsuruga
8DK 193.34m² July 1967
Daito City, Oaza Ryuma, 2-story, 10DK
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$15,700

Daito City, Oaza Ryuma, 2-story, 10DK

Daito City, Oaza Ryuma
10DK 274.64m² November 1971
Kashihara City, Tanaka Town (Kashihara Jingu-mae Station), 2-story, 3DK
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$9,377

Kashihara City, Tanaka Town (Kashihara Jingu-mae Station), 2-story, 3DK

Tanaka Town, Kashihara City
3DK 100.00m² January 1927
Maizuru City, Seibi-ga-oka (Nishi-Maizuru Station), 2-story, 4DK
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$15,777

Maizuru City, Seibi-ga-oka (Nishi-Maizuru Station), 2-story, 4DK

Seibi-ga-oka, Maizuru City
4DK 93.14m² April 1972
Izu City, Reigawa (Shuzenji Station), 2-story, 2LDK
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$25,184

Izu City, Reigawa (Shuzenji Station), 2-story, 2LDK

Izu City, Reigawa
2LDK 67.90m² December 1990
Seto City, Higashimatsuyama Town (Seto City Station), 2-story, 6DK
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$24,612

Seto City, Higashimatsuyama Town (Seto City Station), 2-story, 6DK

Higashimatsuyama Town, Seto City
6DK 89.79m² January 1960
Ito City, Yukawa (Ito Station) Single-story building 2DK
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$9,481

Ito City, Yukawa (Ito Station) Single-story building 2DK

Ito City, Yukawa
2DK 38.50m² January 2000
Chikuma City, Oaza Yahata (Obasute Station), single-story building, 1LDK
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$25,244

Chikuma City, Oaza Yahata (Obasute Station), single-story building, 1LDK

Chikuma City, Oaza Yahata
1LDK 37.26m² May 2006

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.