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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Used single-family home in Gojome, Minami Akita District, Akita Prefecture
2

$3,726

Used single-family home in Gojome, Minami Akita District, Akita Prefecture

5 km from Hachirogata Station on the JR Ou Main Line, 69-43 Taruzawa, Kamihiguchi, Gojome Town, Minami Akita District, Akita Prefecture
6DK 127.52m² December 1995.
Used single-family home, 1 minute on foot from JR Uetsu Main Line Iwaki-Minato Station
2

$26,527

Used single-family home, 1 minute on foot from JR Uetsu Main Line Iwaki-Minato Station

1 minute on foot from JR Uetsu Main Line Iwaki-Minato Station, 1-40 Yokosunako, Iwaki-Niko, Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture
3K 66.37m² April 1993
Used single-family home in Kitaakita City, Honjo, Mitake
2

$23,369

Used single-family home in Kitaakita City, Honjo, Mitake

28 minutes on foot from Akita Nairiku Jukan Railway Yonezawasawa Station, 103-39 Honjo, Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture
4LDK 129.17m² November 1994
Used single-family home in Katagami City, Tenno, Kamiekawa, used residence
2

$17,558

Used single-family home in Katagami City, Tenno, Kamiekawa, used residence

6 minutes on foot from JR Oga Line Nida Station, Tenno, Kamiekawa, Katagami City, Akita Prefecture
10DK 324.98m² January 1997
Used single-family home in Takaoka City, Kitajima
2

$4,421

Used single-family home in Takaoka City, Kitajima

13-minute walk from Ainokaze Toyama Railway Takaoka Yabunami Station, 354-14 Matsubara-cho, Kitajima, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture
5K 80.82m² February 1964
Kobayashi City, Magata (Kobayashi Station) Single-story building 3DK
4

$22,088

Kobayashi City, Magata (Kobayashi Station) Single-story building 3DK

Kobayashi City, Magata
3DK 64.07m² March 1982
Matsuyama City, Doteuchi (Iyo-Hojo Station) 2-story building 6DK
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$18,229

Matsuyama City, Doteuchi (Iyo-Hojo Station) 2-story building 6DK

Matsuyama City, Doteuchi
6DK 127.68m² September 1979
Used single-family home in Nishiyatsushiro District, Ichikawa Misato Town, Kurozawa
2

$20,211

Used single-family home in Nishiyatsushiro District, Ichikawa Misato Town, Kurozawa

12 minutes on foot from Kashiwazaki Station on the JR Minobu Line, major area in Kurozawa, Ichikawa-Misato Town, Nishiyatsushiro District, Yamanashi Prefecture
8DK 131.92m² January 1962
Used single-family home in Shimokurachi, Nishikatsura Town, Minami-Tsuru District
2

$25,264

Used single-family home in Shimokurachi, Nishikatsura Town, Minami-Tsuru District

10 minutes on foot from Mitsutoge Station on the Fujikyu Railway, major area in Shimokurachi, Nishikatsura Town, Minami-Tsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture
4K 93.52m² March 1967
Used single-family home in Matsudome, Uenohara City
2

$7,579

Used single-family home in Matsudome, Uenohara City

13 minutes on foot from Uenohara Station on the JR Chuo Main Line, 131-1 Matsudome, Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture
3K 71.05m² July 1969
Used single-family home in Obitake, Minobu Town
2

$9,474

Used single-family home in Obitake, Minobu Town

9 minutes on foot from Shionosawa Station on the JR Minobu Line, 1438-1 Obitake, Minobu Town, Minami-Koma District, Yamanashi Prefecture
4DK 87.36m² September 1971
Used single-family home in Otsuki City, Tomihama Town, Torisawa
2

$18,948

Used single-family home in Otsuki City, Tomihama Town, Torisawa

13-minute walk from JR Chuo Main Line Torisawa Station, main area of Torisawa, Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture
4DK 66.79m² Built in July 1984
Used single-family home 7.6 km from JR Ako Line Nishi Daiji Station

$12,632

Used single-family home 7.6 km from JR Ako Line Nishi Daiji Station

Sukumo, Higashi Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
Used single-family home 4-minute walk from JR Tsuyama Line Fukuwatari Station

$28,422

Used single-family home 4-minute walk from JR Tsuyama Line Fukuwatari Station

Fukuwatari, Takebe-cho, Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
Used single-family home in Asakita-ku, Miyauchi Minami 2-chome, land and building

$25,264

Used single-family home in Asakita-ku, Miyauchi Minami 2-chome, land and building

37-13 Miyauchi Minami 2-chome, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Used single-family home in Shiohki

$18,948

Used single-family home in Shiohki

6.3 km from Kōzaki Station on the JR Nippo Main Line, Oaza Shiohki, Oita City, Oita Prefecture
5DK 117.83m² April 1977
Used single-family home, 13.4 km from Usa Station on the JR Nippo Main Line

$5,684

Used single-family home, 13.4 km from Usa Station on the JR Nippo Main Line

13.4 km from Usa Station on the JR Nippo Main Line, Usuno, Bungo-Takada City, Oita Prefecture
11DK 33.05m² January 1980
Used single-family home in Usa City, Oaza Hokyoji
2

$13,895

Used single-family home in Usa City, Oaza Hokyoji

11 minutes by bus from Yanagigawa Station on the JR Nippo Main Line, get off at Hokyoji, 10 minutes on foot, major area in Usa City, Oita Prefecture
4DK 85.53m² January 1980
Used single-family home in Nakatsu City, Yabakei Town, Oaza Kakizaka
2

$25,264

Used single-family home in Nakatsu City, Yabakei Town, Oaza Kakizaka

41 minutes by bus from Nakatsu Station on the JR Nippo Main Line, get off at Ogasano, 2 minutes on foot, major area in Yabakei Town, Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture
5DK 158.22m² June 1979
Used single-family home in Sagasaki
2

$6,316

Used single-family home in Sagasaki

24 minutes on foot from Sagasaki Elementary School, 5356-1 Oaza Sagasaki, Oita City, Oita Prefecture, and other land
5SLDK 172.92m² November 1980
Used single-family home in Kuju-gun, Kuju Town, Oaza Hoashi
2

$25,264

Used single-family home in Kuju-gun, Kuju Town, Oaza Hoashi

7 minutes on foot from Bungo-Mori Station on the JR Kyudai Main Line, 205-10 Oaza Hoashi, Kuju Town, Kuju-gun, Oita Prefecture
4LDK 113.94m² May 1981
Used single-family home in Oozaki, Bungo Takada City
2

$12,632

Used single-family home in Oozaki, Bungo Takada City

12.5 km from JR Nippo Main Line Usa Station, Oita Prefecture, Bungo Takada City, Oozaki
4DK 83.92m² September 1981
Used single-family home in Oaza Kawasak, Hiji Town, Hayami District, one-story house
2

$15,790

Used single-family home in Oaza Kawasak, Hiji Town, Hayami District, one-story house

14 minutes on foot from JR Nippo Main Line Hiji Station, Oita Prefecture, Hayami District, Hiji Town, Oaza Kawasak 1340-16
4DK 70.74m² April 1981
Used single-family home in Saiki City, Ume Town, Ono City
2

$24,000

Used single-family home in Saiki City, Ume Town, Ono City

7.6 km from JR Nippo Main Line Shigeoka Station, Ono City, Ume, Saiki City, Oita Prefecture
8DK 161.03m² January 1989

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.