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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$29,999

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Used single-family home, Akaiwa City Numata

$3,159

Used single-family home, Akaiwa City Numata

Okayama Prefecture, Akaiwa City Numata
Oaza Hirohara (Takahara Station) 2 million yen
3

$12,636

Oaza Hirohara (Takahara Station) 2 million yen

Oaza Hirohara, Takahara Town, Nishimorokata District, Miyazaki Prefecture
3DK 91.23m2 November 1983
Takashima 3, 1.2 million yen
3

$7,581

Takashima 3, 1.2 million yen

Takashima 3, Otaru City, Hokkaido
4LDK 85.86m2 August 1966
Kagoshima City, Higashisakamoto 2-chome (Kagoshima Station), single-story building, 5DK
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$21,075

Kagoshima City, Higashisakamoto 2-chome (Kagoshima Station), single-story building, 5DK

Kagoshima City, Higashisakamoto 2-chome
5DK 105.56m² December 1978
Kagoshima City, Tanoue 7-chome, 2-story, 4K
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$12,658

Kagoshima City, Tanoue 7-chome, 2-story, 4K

Kagoshima City, Tanoue 7-chome
4K 74.63m² January 1979
Tamana City, Shimo (Shin-Tamana Station), single-story building, 3K
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$6,329

Tamana City, Shimo (Shin-Tamana Station), single-story building, 3K

Tamana City, Shimo
3K 54.63m² May 1972
Kumage District, Tabuse Town, Beppu Otsunishi (Yanai Station) Single-story building 3LDK
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$22,151

Kumage District, Tabuse Town, Beppu Otsunishi (Yanai Station) Single-story building 3LDK

Kumage District, Tabuse Town, Beppu Otsunishi
3LDK 78.66m² Kintetsu Nagoya Line "Tsu-Shinmachi" Station 28 minutes on foot
Himeji City, Aboshi Ward, Hamada (Sanyo Aboshi Station) 2-story 4DK
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$17,690

Himeji City, Aboshi Ward, Hamada (Sanyo Aboshi Station) 2-story 4DK

Himeji City, Aboshi Ward, Hamada
4DK 95.22m² September 1974
Izu City, Reikawa (Minami Ito Station), single-story building, 2LDK
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$22,151

Izu City, Reikawa (Minami Ito Station), single-story building, 2LDK

April 1973 (53 years and 7 months old)
2LDK 60.86m² April 1983
Honsu District, Kitagata Town, Shibahara Nishimachi 4-chome (Kitagata Makawa Station) 2-story 4DK
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$18,860

Honsu District, Kitagata Town, Shibahara Nishimachi 4-chome (Kitagata Makawa Station) 2-story 4DK

Honsu District, Kitagata Town, Shibahara Nishimachi 4-chome
4DK 72.04m² November 1976
Kamogawa City Kiyosumi (Awa-Tanitsu Station) single-story building 3LDK
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$18,860

Kamogawa City Kiyosumi (Awa-Tanitsu Station) single-story building 3LDK

Kamogawa City Kiyosumi
3LDK 44.62m² April 2001
Noda City, Iwana (Shanakodai Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$12,658

Noda City, Iwana (Shanakodai Station) 2-story 3DK

Noda City, Iwana
3DK 44.61m² July 1975
Nasushiobara City, Sekirin (Nishinasuno Station), single-story building, 4DK
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$27,163

Nasushiobara City, Sekirin (Nishinasuno Station), single-story building, 4DK

Nasushiobara City, Ishibayashi
4DK 79.49m² January 1981
Haga County, Ichikai Town, Oaza Tsuzutani (Ichihanaba Station), 2-story, 5LDK
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$24,683

Haga County, Ichikai Town, Oaza Tsuzutani (Ichihanaba Station), 2-story, 5LDK

Haga County, Ichikai Town, Oaza Tsuzutani
5LDK 129.18m² November 1995
Yoshikawa Town, Kitagunma District, Ueno-da (Yagihara Station) Single-story building 2LDK
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$18,860

Yoshikawa Town, Kitagunma District, Ueno-da (Yagihara Station) Single-story building 2LDK

Kitagunma District, Yoshioka Town, Oaza Uenoda
2LDK 72.87m² Tōkaidō Main Line "Kōtsu" Station, 26 minutes on foot [bus available], 4 minutes on foot to Yagimaue bus stop
Asahikawa City, Higashitakasu 1-jo 2-chome (Nagayama Station), 2-story, 4SLDK
4

$13,923

Asahikawa City, Higashitakasu 1-jo 2-chome (Nagayama Station), 2-story, 4SLDK

Asahikawa City, Higashitakasu 1-jo 2-chome
4SLDK 108.13m² November 1980
No phone required, immediate reservation possible. Self-funding 0 yen. Consolidation loan available.
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$24,008

No phone required, immediate reservation possible. Self-funding 0 yen. Consolidation loan available.

Takasago City, Sone Town, Hyogo Prefecture
3DK 56.57m2 March 1974
Kamichi Town (Miyagawa Station) 2.5 million yen
3

$15,795

Kamichi Town (Miyagawa Station) 2.5 million yen

Kamichi Town, Ise City, Mie Prefecture
4DK 52.53m2 March 1970
Ichimatsu-cho 4.5 million yen
3

$28,431

Ichimatsu-cho 4.5 million yen

Ichimatsu-cho, Chosei Village, Chosei District, Chiba Prefecture
5DK 122.89m2 April 1972
Many renovation histories, well-maintained!! Suitable as a home or for investment!!
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$27,167

Many renovation histories, well-maintained!! Suitable as a home or for investment!!

Chiba Prefecture, Ichihara City, Monzen 2
4LK+S(納戸) 86.11m2 January 1982
A house suitable for investment or renovation, equipped with parking space and a large balcony
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$26,535

A house suitable for investment or renovation, equipped with parking space and a large balcony

Chiba Prefecture, Yachimata City, Toyama 1619
3DK 83.62m2 July 1983
Tachizawa Shinden 4 million yen

$25,272

Tachizawa Shinden 4 million yen

Chiba Prefecture, Tomisato City, Tachizawa Shinden
4LDK 114.08m2 March 1982
☆Would you like to start a new life in a calm environment? 4DK used house☆
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$25,272

☆Would you like to start a new life in a calm environment? 4DK used house☆

Nōman, Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture
4DK 66.24m2 July 1975
Kofudai 1 (Kofudai Station) 3.5 million yen
3

$22,113

Kofudai 1 (Kofudai Station) 3.5 million yen

Kofudai 1, Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture
5DK 91.08m2 August 1981

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.