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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Nagano City, Nakajo Hidaka, 2-story, 6LDK
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$6,260

Nagano City, Nakajo Hidaka, 2-story, 6LDK

Nagano City, Nakajo Hidaka
6LDK 154.95m² April 1973
Kawai District, Sakae Village, Oaza Sakai (Morimiyanohara Station), 2-story, 5DK
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$61

Kawai District, Sakae Village, Oaza Sakai (Morimiyanohara Station), 2-story, 5DK

Kawai District, Sakae Village, Oaza Sakai
5DK 100.00m² January 1927
Nyu District, Echizen Town, Shimoito 2-story, 4SDK
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$11,359

Nyu District, Echizen Town, Shimoito 2-story, 4SDK

Nyu District, Echizen Town, Shimoito
4SDK 81.47m² June 1987
Kawaguchi City, Oaza Otake (Minumadai Shinsui Park Station), 2-story, 5DK
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$23,054

Kawaguchi City, Oaza Otake (Minumadai Shinsui Park Station), 2-story, 5DK

Kawaguchi City, Oaza Otake
5DK 72.23m² January 1983
Tokorozawa City, Oaza Yamaguchi (Seibu-en Yuenchi Station) 2-story 5K
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$28,888

Tokorozawa City, Oaza Yamaguchi (Seibu-en Yuenchi Station) 2-story 5K

Tokorozawa City, Oaza Yamaguchi
5K 80.40m² January 1976
Tateyama City, Mura, 2-story, 3LDK
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$3,799

Tateyama City, Mura, 2-story, 3LDK

Tateyama City, Mura
3LDK 103.25m² May 1958
Yaita City, Koshihata (Kataoka Station) 2-story building 5DK
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$18,960

Yaita City, Koshihata (Kataoka Station) 2-story building 5DK

Yaita City, Koshihata
5DK 94.39m² Built in July 1981
Fukushima City, Tachikoyama Aza Uchinobaba 2-story building 10DK
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$24,183

Fukushima City, Tachikoyama Aza Uchinobaba 2-story building 10DK

Fukushima City, Tachikoyama Aza Uchinobaba
10DK 227.27m² Built in October 1989
Tochigi City, Iwai Town (Tochigi Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$25,069

Tochigi City, Iwai Town (Tochigi Station) 2-story building 5DK

Iwai Town, Tochigi City
5DK 107.13m² Built in November 1980
Nihonmatsu City, Honcho 1-chome (Nihonmatsu Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$4,082

Nihonmatsu City, Honcho 1-chome (Nihonmatsu Station) 2-story building 5DK

Nihonmatsu City, Honcho 1-chome
5DK 100.00m² January 1927
Numata City, Kajimachi (Numata Station) 2-story building 4LDK
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$316

Numata City, Kajimachi (Numata Station) 2-story building 4LDK

Numata City, Kajimachi
4LDK 100.00m² 33 minutes walk from JR Tohoku Main Line "Hanamaki" Station
Nihonmatsu City, Tozawa Aza Higashifukudai (Adachi Station) single-story building 5DK
4

$1,004

Nihonmatsu City, Tozawa Aza Higashifukudai (Adachi Station) single-story building 5DK

Nihonmatsu City, Tozawa Aza Higashifukudai
5DK 99.17m² January 1927
2-story building, 5DK, Ichikawa Town, Hachinohe City (Mutsu Ichikawa Station)
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$1,925

2-story building, 5DK, Ichikawa Town, Hachinohe City (Mutsu Ichikawa Station)

Hachinohe City, Oaza Ichikawamachi
5DK 100.00m² January 1927
Odate City, Kasuda, Aza Murakita
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$651

Odate City, Kasuda, Aza Murakita

Oaza Tagu, Tagu Town, Sanriku District
3DK 31.61m² January 1927
2-story building, 7K, Hanaoka Town, Odate City (Shirasawa Station)
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$63

2-story building, 7K, Hanaoka Town, Odate City (Shirasawa Station)

Hanaoka Town, Odate City
7K 148.75m² January 1988
Hita City, Oaza Nishi Arida Kamimachi (Hita Station) Single-story building 3DK
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$28,381

Hita City, Oaza Nishi Arida Kamimachi (Hita Station) Single-story building 3DK

Oaza Nishi Arida Kamimachi, Hita City
3DK 64.36m² June 1982
◆The interior is well maintained♪
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$14,250

◆The interior is well maintained♪

1 Yakumo Nishimachi, Moriguchi City, Osaka Prefecture
5K 25.48m2 1963年12月
2 Tanabe, Kashiwara City, Osaka Prefecture
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$7,435

2 Tanabe, Kashiwara City, Osaka Prefecture

Corner lot × 1 minute on foot to elementary school! Attractive location with high living convenience "3K" terrace house
3K 43.66m2 1950年1月
Building coverage ratio / Floor area ratio: 60% / 200%
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$15,366

Building coverage ratio / Floor area ratio: 60% / 200%

Land rights: Ownership
4DK 76m2 October 1976
150,000 yen for Yanoji (Kashiwazawa-guchi Station)
3

$9,294

150,000 yen for Yanoji (Kashiwazawa-guchi Station)

Yanoji, Ichikawa Misato Town, Nishiyatsushiro District, Yamanashi Prefecture
6DK 113.68m2 1966年1月
350,000 yen for Sue-machi 14
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$21,686

350,000 yen for Sue-machi 14

14 Sue-machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
4DK 79.49m2 1985年3月
Kumamoto City, Nishi Ward, Ikeda 2-chome (Kankanzaka Station) 2-story 4DK
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$18,798

Kumamoto City, Nishi Ward, Ikeda 2-chome (Kankanzaka Station) 2-story 4DK

Kumamoto City, Nishi Ward, Ikeda 2-chome
4DK 101.79m² 30 minutes on foot from Watarase Keikoku Railway "Kamikamibe" Station
Kyoto District, Kanda Town, Isohama 1-chome (Kanda Station) 3-story 3DK
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$12,561

Kyoto District, Kanda Town, Isohama 1-chome (Kanda Station) 3-story 3DK

Kyoto District, Kanda Town, Isohama 1-chome
3DK 88.93m² Other details: Person in charge: Takuna Hashimoto, Facilities: Public water supply, public sewer
Kitakyushu City, Yahatanishi Ward, Miharamachi (Nagaenmaru Station) single-story 4DK
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$11,359

Kitakyushu City, Yahatanishi Ward, Miharamachi (Nagaenmaru Station) single-story 4DK

Kitakyushu City, Yahatanishi Ward, Miharamachi
4DK 70.00m² January 1968

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.