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, Wada Town, Yonago City, used house
2

$18,948

Used single-family home, Wada Town, Yonago City, used house

12-minute walk from JR Sakai Line, Wadahama Station, Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture
7DK 121.69m² April 1979
Used single-family home, Ooyama Town Suenaga, 4K
2

$24,000

Used single-family home, Ooyama Town Suenaga, 4K

Bus, get off at Suenaga, 2-minute walk, 238-1 Suenaga, Nishibara County, Tottori Prefecture
4K 187.1m² March 1980
Used single-family home, Enogahara, 3DK
2

$28,422

Used single-family home, Enogahara, 3DK

Bus, get off at Enogahara, 17-minute walk, 146-62 Enogahara, Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture
3DK 92.07m² December 1979
Used single-family home in Tottori City, Kawaramaguchi, used house
2

$25,264

Used single-family home in Tottori City, Kawaramaguchi, used house

6-minute walk from the bus stop Kamaguchi, 1320 Kawaramachi, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture
9DK 225.21m² June 1982
Used single-family home in Yonago City, Tomi Masu Town, used house
2

$22,106

Used single-family home in Yonago City, Tomi Masu Town, used house

12-minute walk from JR Sakai Line Yumigahama Station, 1188-3 Tomi Masu Town, Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture
5DK 104.59m² Built in July 1984
Used single-family home in Kobayashi (Ainopia), Hōki Town, Nishibara County - 4.5 million yen
2

$28,422

Used single-family home in Kobayashi (Ainopia), Hōki Town, Nishibara County - 4.5 million yen

6-minute walk from Ainopia bus stop
2LDK 65.41m² April 1984
Used single-family home in Funaba, Hino Town, Hino County
2

$25,264

Used single-family home in Funaba, Hino Town, Hino County

8-minute walk from Neu Station on the JR Hakubi Line, Funaba, Hino Town, Hino County, Tottori Prefecture
6DK 187.08m² December 1986
Used single-family home in Sakachō, Hōki Town, Nishibara County - 4 million yen
2

$25,264

Used single-family home in Sakachō, Hōki Town, Nishibara County - 4 million yen

18-minute walk from Kishimoto Station on the JR Hakubi Line, Sakachō, Hōki Town, Nishibara County, Tottori Prefecture
3LDK 113.03m² October 1986
Used single-family home in Tomie (Furusato Village), Hoki Town, Nishibara County - Selling villa for 2 million yen
2

$12,632

Used single-family home in Tomie (Furusato Village), Hoki Town, Nishibara County - Selling villa for 2 million yen

25-minute bus ride from Hoki Mizoguchi Station on the JR Hakubi Line, get off at Furusato Village and walk 15 minutes, Tomie, Hoki Town, Nishibara County, Tottori Prefecture
1SLDK 76.25m² Built in February 1991
Used single-family home in Fukunari, Nanbu Town, Nishibara County
2

$25,264

Used single-family home in Fukunari, Nanbu Town, Nishibara County

Fukunari, Nanbu Town, Nishibara County, Tottori Prefecture
Used detached house in Hōki Town, Nishiyamagun, Ōtaki (Daisen no Mori) for sale, 4.3 million yen
2

$27,158

Used detached house in Hōki Town, Nishiyamagun, Ōtaki (Daisen no Mori) for sale, 4.3 million yen

7.8 km from JR Hakubi Line Hōkimizoguchi Station, Ōtaki, Hōki Town, Nishiyamagun, Tottori Prefecture
4LDK 71.49m² Built in February 1993
Used single-family home in Nishibara-gun, Hōki Town, Kanayadani (Yūkyū no Sato) - For sale, vacation home, 3.5 million yen
2

$22,106

Used single-family home in Nishibara-gun, Hōki Town, Kanayadani (Yūkyū no Sato) - For sale, vacation home, 3.5 million yen

Bus, get off at Yūkyū no Sato, 6 minutes on foot, Tottori Prefecture, Nishibara-gun, Hōki Town, Kanayadani
2LDK 69.55m² February 2000
Used single-family home in Yatomi, Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture

$24,632

Used single-family home in Yatomi, Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture

Yatomi, Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture
Used single-family home, a house at the back of Hosomichi in Matsuzaki, Takuma Town
2

$22,106

Used single-family home, a house at the back of Hosomichi in Matsuzaki, Takuma Town

4 minutes on foot from Takuma Station, JR Yosan Line, 647-1 Matsuzaki, Takuma Town, Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture
9DK 181.28m² April 1972
Used single-family home, Hinode Town, Tadotsu Town, Nakatado District

$22,106

Used single-family home, Hinode Town, Tadotsu Town, Nakatado District

12 minutes walk from JR Yosan Line Tadotsu Station, Hinode Town, Tadotsu Town, Nakatado District, Kagawa Prefecture
3DK 67.68m² March 1974
Used single-family home, Matsushima Town, Takamatsu City
2

$12,632

Used single-family home, Matsushima Town, Takamatsu City

10 minutes walk from Takamatsu Kotohira Electric Railway Shido Line Okimatsushima Station, 3-chome Matsushima Town, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture
3DK 63.81m² June 1973
Used single-family home in Marugame City, Iiyama-cho, Higashisakamoto
2

$11,368

Used single-family home in Marugame City, Iiyama-cho, Higashisakamoto

Bus, 2 minutes walk from Kameyama Danchi bus stop, 1336-37 Higashisakamoto, Iiyama Town, Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture
3DK 56.01m² September 1974
Used single-family home, Kagawa Town, Takamatsu City, used house
2

$12,632

Used single-family home, Kagawa Town, Takamatsu City, used house

27 minutes walk from JR Yosan Line Kokubun Station, 1066-8 Kashiwabara, Kokubunji Town, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture
3LDK 75.91m² April 1974
Used single-family home, 30 minutes walk from JR Yosan Line Marugame Station
2

$23,369

Used single-family home, 30 minutes walk from JR Yosan Line Marugame Station

30 minutes walk from JR Yosan Line Marugame Station, 8-chome Doki, Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture
3DK 60.08m² December 1975
Used single-family home in Higashikagawa City, Minato

$25,264

Used single-family home in Higashikagawa City, Minato

17 minutes walk from JR Kotoku Line Sanuki Shiratori Station, Minato, Higashikagawa City, Kagawa Prefecture
7DK 146.81m² March 1977
Used single-family home in Takamatsu City, Showa-cho
2

$18,948

Used single-family home in Takamatsu City, Showa-cho

JR Kotoku Line, Showa-cho Station, 4-minute walk, Kagawa Prefecture, Takamatsu City, Showa-cho 2-chome 99-11
4DK 84.81m² December 1974
Used single-family home in Sakado City, Kotobuki-cho
2

$16,421

Used single-family home in Sakado City, Kotobuki-cho

Bus, get off at Nakadōri-cho, 4-minute walk, Kagawa Prefecture, Sakado City, Kotobuki-cho 1-chome
7DK 79.32m² July 1975
Used single-family home in Takamatsu City, Ikushima-cho
2

$12,316

Used single-family home in Takamatsu City, Ikushima-cho

JR Yosan Line, Kōsai Station, 4.8 km, Kagawa Prefecture, Takamatsu City, Ikushima-cho main area
4LDK 108.53m² October 1975
Used single-family home in Takamatsu City, Kagawa-cho, Kawahigashi Kami
2

$15,790

Used single-family home in Takamatsu City, Kagawa-cho, Kawahigashi Kami

Bus, get off at Hisei New Town, 5-minute walk, Kagawa Prefecture, Takamatsu City, Kagawa-cho, Kawahigashi Kami 566-143
3DK 69.22m² May 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.