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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Inashiki City, Sakura (Nabekawa Station) 2-story 4LDK
4

$12,515

Inashiki City, Sakura (Nabekawa Station) 2-story 4LDK

Inashiki City, Sakura
4LDK 80.58m² November 1994
Otaru City, Okuzawa 2-chome (Minami-Otaru Station) 2-story building 4LDK
4

$15,700

Otaru City, Okuzawa 2-chome (Minami-Otaru Station) 2-story building 4LDK

Otaru City, Okuzawa 2-chome
4LDK 148.23m² August 1973
Oe Town, Nishimurayama District, Oaza Juuhassai Kou (Hazawako Station) Single-story building 4DK
4

$3,255

Oe Town, Nishimurayama District, Oaza Juuhassai Kou (Hazawako Station) Single-story building 4DK

Oe Town, Nishimurayama District, Oaza Juuhassai Kou
4DK 49.58m² January 1927
Iwamizawa City, Yamato 2-jo 4-chome (Iwamizawa Station) 2-story building 6LDK
2

$9,466

Iwamizawa City, Yamato 2-jo 4-chome (Iwamizawa Station) 2-story building 6LDK

Iwamizawa City, Yamato 2-jo 4-chome
6LDK 134.80m² August 1970
Asahikawa City, Asahimachi 1-jo 18-chome (Kimbun Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$3,660

Asahikawa City, Asahimachi 1-jo 18-chome (Kimbun Station) 2-story 3DK

Asahikawa City, Asahimachi 1-jo 18-chome
3DK 93.79m² October 1966
Morioka City, Otobe 4-chiwari (Yahaba Station) 2-story 5DK
4

$12,562

Morioka City, Otobe 4-chiwari (Yahaba Station) 2-story 5DK

Morioka City, Otobe 4-chiwari
5DK 119.27m² January 1977
Akita City, Shimohama Nagahama, Serizawa Michiwaki (Shimohama Station) Single-story building 6DK
4

$8,078

Akita City, Shimohama Nagahama, Serizawa Michiwaki (Shimohama Station) Single-story building 6DK

Akita City, Shimohama Nagahama, Serizawa Michiwaki
6DK 134.98m² June 1985
Kitakami City, Waga Town, Yokokawame 3-chiwari, 2-story, 4LDK
4

$6,168

Kitakami City, Waga Town, Yokokawame 3-chiwari, 2-story, 4LDK

Kitakami City, Waga Town, Yokokawame 3-chiwari
4LDK 210.56m² October 1966
Hachinohe City, Oaza Yahata, Itsukamachi (Hachinohe Station) 2-story building 6DK

$6,311

Hachinohe City, Oaza Yahata, Itsukamachi (Hachinohe Station) 2-story building 6DK

Hachinohe City, Oaza Yahata, Itsukamachi
6DK 96.39m² March 1968
Used single-family home, 22 minutes on foot from JR Kisei Main Line Kuroe Station
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$9,347

Used single-family home, 22 minutes on foot from JR Kisei Main Line Kuroe Station

3 Wakakusa, Saga City, Saga Prefecture
Used single-family home 6 km from JR Kisei Main Line Shirahama Station
2

$17,684

Used single-family home 6 km from JR Kisei Main Line Shirahama Station

6 km from JR Kisei Main Line Shirahama Station, 2927-1578 Katada, Shirahama Town, Nishimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture
ワンルーム 10.35m² January 2019
Used single-family home in Shirahama Town
2

$17,684

Used single-family home in Shirahama Town

JR Kisei Main Line Shirahama Station 22 minutes by bus, 3 minutes on foot from Sandanbeki, 2927-1578 Shirahama Town, Nishimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture
ワンルーム 10.35m² January 2019
Used single-family home, Nakagawa-cho Nakajima, used house
2

$15,790

Used single-family home, Nakagawa-cho Nakajima, used house

10-minute walk from JR Mugi Line, Awa Nakajima Station, 472-1 Nakagawa-cho Nakajima, Anan City
5K 92.62m² November 1959
Used single-family home, Nakabayashi-cho Hara, used house
2

$18,948

Used single-family home, Nakabayashi-cho Hara, used house

2-minute walk from Anan Bus stop "Kitanowaki Higashi," Nakabayashi-cho Hara, Anan City
4K 127.49m² April 1965
Used single-family home, 4-minute walk from JR Tokushima Line, Kuramoto Station, Grandmae
2

$11,368

Used single-family home, 4-minute walk from JR Tokushima Line, Kuramoto Station, Grandmae

4-minute walk from JR Tokushima Line, Kuramoto Station, Grandmae, 1-chome Minamishonmachi, Tokushima City, 3-4
4DK 61.15m² October 1970
Used single-family home, Oama-cho, Naruto City, used house

$18,821

Used single-family home, Oama-cho, Naruto City, used house

9-minute walk from JR Koutoku Line, Awakawabata Station, 5-2 Rokutanda, Hi, Oama-cho, Naruto City
6LDK 103.46m² January 1970
Used single-family home, 1-81 Nakasu, Nakamura Higashi, Kitajima-cho, Itano-gun, Tokushima Prefecture
2

$27,158

Used single-family home, 1-81 Nakasu, Nakamura Higashi, Kitajima-cho, Itano-gun, Tokushima Prefecture

4-minute walk from the bus stop "Nabekawabashi," 1-81 Nakasu, Nakamura Higashi, Kitajima-cho, Itano-gun, Tokushima Prefecture
8LDK 165.22m² August 1970
Used single-family home, Mori-hata, Hiura, Used house
13

$26,527

Used single-family home, Mori-hata, Hiura, Used house

2 minutes on foot from Nanbu Bus "Hiura Bus Stop", Mori-hata, Hiura, Naka Town, Naka District, Tokushima Prefecture
10DK 122.04m² July 1971
Used single-family home, Shinminato, Komatsushima Town, Used house
2

$18,948

Used single-family home, Shinminato, Komatsushima Town, Used house

12 minutes on foot from JR Mugi Line Minami-Komatsushima Station, Shinminato, Komatsushima City, Tokushima Prefecture
5K 96.35m² November 1972
Used single-family home, Tsunomine-cho Ebisuyama, used house.
2

$7,010

Used single-family home, Tsunomine-cho Ebisuyama, used house.

JR Mugi Line Awa-Tachibana Station, 6 minutes on foot, Tsunomine-cho Ebisuyama, Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture.
5LDK 99.89m² December 1974
Used single-family home, 104-2 Yama-ji, Numakue, Katsura-cho, Katsura-gun, Tokushima Prefecture.
2

$11,368

Used single-family home, 104-2 Yama-ji, Numakue, Katsura-cho, Katsura-gun, Tokushima Prefecture.

None, 104-2 Yama-ji, Numakue, Katsura-cho, Katsura-gun, Tokushima Prefecture.
4LDK 166.88m² February 1976
Used single-family home, Yokosu-cho, Komatsushima City, used house.
2

$15,790

Used single-family home, Yokosu-cho, Komatsushima City, used house.

Bus, Yokosu, 2 minutes on foot, Yokosu-cho, Komatsushima City, Tokushima Prefecture.
5DK 94m² April 1975
Used single-family home, Minobayashi-cho Nenbutsu-men, used house.
2

$18,316

Used single-family home, Minobayashi-cho Nenbutsu-men, used house.

JR Mugi Line Minobayashi Station, 5 minutes on foot, Minobayashi-cho Nenbutsu-men, Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture.
4DK 66.88m² December 1973
Used single-family home, Komatsushima house.
2

$18,316

Used single-family home, Komatsushima house.

JR Mugi Line Minami-Komatsushima Station, 14 minutes on foot, 52-8 Minamikai, Komatsushima City, Tokushima Prefecture.
4DK 86.33m² December 1974

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.