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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Sasebo City, Shiohishimachi (Mikawachi Station) 2-story building 7SDK
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$24,714

Sasebo City, Shiohishimachi (Mikawachi Station) 2-story building 7SDK

Shiohishimachi, Sasebo City
7SDK 168.05m² August 1970
Wakaba-cho, Sasebo City (Sasebo Station) 2-story 7SK
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$19,035

Wakaba-cho, Sasebo City (Sasebo Station) 2-story 7SK

Wakaba-cho, Sasebo City
7SK 125.61m² January 1921
Nagasaki City, Wakimisaki Town, 2-story, 4K
4

$13,253

Nagasaki City, Wakimisaki Town, 2-story, 4K

Wakimisaki Town, Nagasaki City
4K 83.10m² February 1978
Nagasaki City, Iwayamachi (Dōno Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$15,777

Nagasaki City, Iwayamachi (Dōno Station) 2-story 3DK

Nagasaki City, Iwaya Town (Michi-no-O Station) 2-story 3LDK
3DK 63.02m² July 1978
Shingu City, Nakano-cho 2-chome (Shingu Station) 2-story 4DK
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$23,385

Shingu City, Nakano-cho 2-chome (Shingu Station) 2-story 4DK

Shingu City, Nakano-cho 2-chome
4DK 69.41m² May 1930
Muko City, Dainichicho 3-chome (Dainichi Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$15,767

Muko City, Dainichicho 3-chome (Dainichi Station) 2-story 3DK

Muko City, Dainichicho 3-chome
3DK 61.54m² November 1990
Katō City, Akitsu (Aino Station) Single-story building 1K
4

$4,733

Katō City, Akitsu (Aino Station) Single-story building 1K

Katō City, Akitsu
1K 29.16m² January 1981
Yokkaichi City, Hatsu Naka 1-chome (Kasumigaura Station) 2-story building 4DK
4

$25,010

Yokkaichi City, Hatsu Naka 1-chome (Kasumigaura Station) 2-story building 4DK

Yokkaichi City, Hatsu Naka 1-chome
4DK 78.66m² April 1978
Tajimi City, Ichinokura-cho 13-chome (Kokorokawa Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$24,027

Tajimi City, Ichinokura-cho 13-chome (Kokorokawa Station) 2-story building 5DK

Tajimi City, Ichinokura-cho 13-chome
5DK 98.12m² December 1984
Matsusaka City, Oishi Town (Kawazoe Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$9,466

Matsusaka City, Oishi Town (Kawazoe Station) 2-story 3DK

Oishi Town, Matsusaka City
3DK 150.00m² January 1900
Fukui City, Itosaki Town, single-story building, 8LDK
4

$25,244

Fukui City, Itosaki Town, single-story building, 8LDK

Itosaki Town, Fukui City
8LDK 199.99m² January 1951
Kamagaya City, Awano (Shin-Kamagaya Station) 2-story building 4DK
4

$24,495

Kamagaya City, Awano (Shin-Kamagaya Station) 2-story building 4DK

Kamagaya City, Awano
4DK 65.26m² January 1974
Hanyu City, Oaza Kami-Iwase (Shingo Station) 2-story 3LDK
4

$27,693

Hanyu City, Oaza Kami-Iwase (Shingo Station) 2-story 3LDK

Hanyu City, Oaza Kami-Iwase
3LDK 72.87m² December 1984
Takahagi City, Oaza Shimotuna (Takahagi Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$18,933

Takahagi City, Oaza Shimotuna (Takahagi Station) 2-story 4DK

180,000 yen
4DK 97.90m² September 1981
Koriyama City, Midori Town (Koriyama Station) Single-story building 4DK
4

$23,981

Koriyama City, Midori Town (Koriyama Station) Single-story building 4DK

Koriyama City, Midori Town
4DK 80.53m² December 1967
Nikko City, Kiyotaki Arasawacho (Tobu Nikko Station) Single-story building 4K
4

$9,474

Nikko City, Kiyotaki Arasawacho (Tobu Nikko Station) Single-story building 4K

Nikko City, Kiyotaki Arasawacho
4K 102.68m² July 1973
Kurihara City, Kurikoma Katakizawa Nishihara (Kurikoma Kogen Station) 2-story building 5LDK
4

$23,934

Kurihara City, Kurikoma Katakizawa Nishihara (Kurikoma Kogen Station) 2-story building 5LDK

Kurihara City, Kurikoma Katakizawa Nishihara
5LDK 147.44m² Built in January 1999
Shiozu, Shimotsu Town (Kamo-go Station) 1.9 million yen
3

$11,692

Shiozu, Shimotsu Town (Kamo-go Station) 1.9 million yen

Shiozu, Shimotsu Town, Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture
6K 111.4m2 1984年10月
Rebuilding is possible, and you can renovate to your liking
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$11,077

Rebuilding is possible, and you can renovate to your liking

108-35 Yamazaki, Iwade City, Wakayama Prefecture
3DK 50.32m2 1977年7月
Kanaya (Funado Station) 1.5 million yen
3

$9,231

Kanaya (Funado Station) 1.5 million yen

Kanaya, Iwade City, Wakayama Prefecture
3DK 57.56m2 April 1974
3 million yen, Shimogabouji
3

$18,462

3 million yen, Shimogabouji

Shimogabouji, Oami Shirasato City, Chiba Prefecture
2LDK+S(納戸) 109.92m2 1987年9月
Land area: 726㎡! Total floor area: 163.31㎡ (refer to tax certificate)!
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$17,846

Land area: 726㎡! Total floor area: 163.31㎡ (refer to tax certificate)!

4799-2 Mikawa, Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture
6DK 163.31m2 January 1964
Okura (Suigo Station) 2.9 million yen
3

$17,846

Okura (Suigo Station) 2.9 million yen

Okura, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture
3DK 70.38m2 January 1985
A fully electric house with abundant facilities available for 3.6 million yen.
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$22,154

A fully electric house with abundant facilities available for 3.6 million yen.

Umadachi, Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture
5DK 112.17m2 February 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.