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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Namiki 5-chome, Tsuchiura City (Tsuchiura Station), 2-story 5DK
4

$9,315

Namiki 5-chome, Tsuchiura City (Tsuchiura Station), 2-story 5DK

Namiki 5-chome, Tsuchiura City
5DK 108.47m² April 1979
Otaru City, Okuzawa 3-chome (Minami-Otaru Station) 2-story 3LDK
4

$10,144

Otaru City, Okuzawa 3-chome (Minami-Otaru Station) 2-story 3LDK

Otaru City, Okuzawa 3-chome
3LDK 71.06m² 13-minute walk from Tohoku Shinkansen "Shin-Aomori" Station
4.7 km from JR Soya Main Line Nagayama Station
4

$15,777

4.7 km from JR Soya Main Line Nagayama Station

Aomori City, Oaza San-nai, Sawabe
5K 108.17m² May 1966
Remarks: Since it is within the planned area of the urban planning road, permission under Article 53 of the Urban Planning Act may be required for construction of buildings.
4

$23,381

Remarks: Since it is within the planned area of the urban planning road, permission under Article 53 of the Urban Planning Act may be required for construction of buildings.

5-3 Suehiro 2-jo 8-chome, Asahikawa City, Hokkaido
4DK 77.76m² January 1976
Kirishima City, Makizonocho Takachiho 1-story 2LDK
4

$15,170

Kirishima City, Makizonocho Takachiho 1-story 2LDK

Kirishima City, Makizonocho Takachiho
2LDK 50.51m² January 1990
Tamana City, Daimyocho Takamichi (Ono-Shita Station) 2-story 5DK
4

$16,252

Tamana City, Daimyocho Takamichi (Ono-Shita Station) 2-story 5DK

Tamana City, Daimyocho Takamichi
5DK 158.09m² January 1994
Saiki City, Honjo Oaza Kohan 2-story 6DK
4

$7,573

Saiki City, Honjo Oaza Kohan 2-story 6DK

Saiki City, Honjo Oaza Kohan
6DK 106.54m² December 1953
Kitakyushu City, Tobata Ward, Sugawara 4-chome (Tobata Station) 2-story 4SLDK
4

$15,461

Kitakyushu City, Tobata Ward, Sugawara 4-chome (Tobata Station) 2-story 4SLDK

Kitakyushu City, Tobata Ward, Sugawara 4-chome
4SLDK 89.54m² May 1976
Yanagawa City, Kubihara (Yakabe Station) 2-story 5DK
3

$9,106

Yanagawa City, Kubihara (Yakabe Station) 2-story 5DK

Yanagawa City, Kubihara
5DK 139.53m² January 1967
Nankoku City, Shizusaki (Yamada Nishimachi Station) Single-story 3DK
4

$28,318

Nankoku City, Shizusaki (Yamada Nishimachi Station) Single-story 3DK

Nankoku City, Shizusaki
3DK 73.83m² September 1989
Kitakyushu City, Moji Ward, Kasuga Town Single-story 3DK
3

$615

Kitakyushu City, Moji Ward, Kasuga Town Single-story 3DK

Kitakyushu City, Moji Ward, Kasuga Town
3DK 54.93m² Built in September 1960
Agawa District, Niyodogawa Town, Miyagahira (Nishi-Sakawa Station) Single-story 15K
4

$6,029

Agawa District, Niyodogawa Town, Miyagahira (Nishi-Sakawa Station) Single-story 15K

Agawa District, Niyodogawa Town, Miyagahira
15K 205.32m² January 1970
Bizen City, Miishi (Miishi Station) Single-story 5SDK
4

$17,670

Bizen City, Miishi (Miishi Station) Single-story 5SDK

Bizen City, Miishi
5SDK 114.14m² March 1966
Yamaguchi City, Ouchi Hyogami 6-chome (Yamaguchi Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$9,229

Yamaguchi City, Ouchi Hyogami 6-chome (Yamaguchi Station) 2-story 3DK

Yamaguchi City, Ouchi Hyogami 6-chome
3DK 71.12m² February 1977
Fukuyama City, Imazu Town (Matsunaga Station) 2-story 4LDK
4

$9,294

Fukuyama City, Imazu Town (Matsunaga Station) 2-story 4LDK

Fukuyama City, Imazu Town
4LDK 84.42m² April 1975
Hamada City, Misumi Town Okami (Okami Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$1,823

Hamada City, Misumi Town Okami (Okami Station) 2-story 3DK

Hamada City, Misumi Town Okami
3DK 93.66m² Nagasaki City, Iwaya Town
Takasago City, Sone Town (Sanyo Sone Station) 2-story 4K
4

$17,687

Takasago City, Sone Town (Sanyo Sone Station) 2-story 4K

Sone Town, Takasago City
4K 73.54m² March 1946
Kobe City, Nagata Ward, Takatoriyama Town 1-chome (Itayado Station) 2-story 3K
4

$12,523

Kobe City, Nagata Ward, Takatoriyama Town 1-chome (Itayado Station) 2-story 3K

Takatoriyama Town 1-chome, Nagata Ward, Kobe City
3K 50.54m² February 1977
Kobe City, Nagata Ward, Uguisu Town 2-chome (Hiyogogoe Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$9,466

Kobe City, Nagata Ward, Uguisu Town 2-chome (Hiyogogoe Station) 2-story 4DK

Uguisu Town 2-chome, Nagata Ward, Kobe City
4DK 52.88m² March 1961
Nantan City, Hiyoshi Town Kamigoma Hiro no (Goma Station) Single-story 5LDK
4

$28,399

Nantan City, Hiyoshi Town Kamigoma Hiro no (Goma Station) Single-story 5LDK

Nantan City Hiyoshi-cho Kamigoma Hiroba
5LDK 128.04m² 1983年8月(築43年)
Moriguchi City, Kaji Town 4-chome (Dainichi Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$11,397

Moriguchi City, Kaji Town 4-chome (Dainichi Station) 2-story 4DK

Kaji Town 4-chome, Moriguchi City
4DK 50.70m² October 1965
Kamo District, Kawazu Town, Kawazu Ikababa (Kawazu Station) 1 floor above ground and 1 floor below ground 3SLDK
4

$24,492

Kamo District, Kawazu Town, Kawazu Ikababa (Kawazu Station) 1 floor above ground and 1 floor below ground 3SLDK

Kawazu Ikababa, Kawazu Town, Kamo District
3SLDK 84.06m² June 2007
Shizuoka City, Shimizu Ward, Takahashi 4-chome (Shimizu Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$23,981

Shizuoka City, Shimizu Ward, Takahashi 4-chome (Shimizu Station) 2-story 3DK

Takahashi 4-chome, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City
3DK 108.87m² November 1966
Gifu City, Masaki (Gifu Station) 2-story 3LDK
4

$24,004

Gifu City, Masaki (Gifu Station) 2-story 3LDK

Masaki, Gifu City
3LDK 106.19m² September 1985

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.