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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November 1977 (48 years and 9 months old)
4

$12,495

November 1977 (48 years and 9 months old)

Tsuchiura, Miho Village, Inashiki District
4DK 97.45m² April 1972
Bunencho, Tsuruoka City (Tsuruoka Station) 2-story 5SDK
4

$17,968

Bunencho, Tsuruoka City (Tsuruoka Station) 2-story 5SDK

Bunencho, Tsuruoka City
4LDK 97.71m² April 1990
Transfer: Negotiable
4

$21,966

Transfer: Negotiable

Structure: Wooden 2-story
ワンルーム 81.36m² Other details: Person in charge: Koki Shinoda, Facilities: Public water supply, sewer, Parking: Car space
320,000 yen
4

$11,675

320,000 yen

Wariyano, Konan Ward, Niigata City
3K 114.01m² October 1982
Jimonji, Shibahime Kitago, Kurihara City
4

$22,802

Jimonji, Shibahime Kitago, Kurihara City

December 1961 (64 years and 8 months old)
4DK 87.86m² Other details: Person in charge: Takuna Hashimoto, Facilities: Public water supply, public sewer
Kashihara City, Otsuki Town (Masuga Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$24,859

Kashihara City, Otsuki Town (Masuga Station) 2-story building 5DK

Otsuki Town, Kashihara City
5DK 85.51m² April 1980
Delivery: Negotiable
4

$15,777

Delivery: Negotiable

2-story 7DK in Nakatsuyama, Yoneyama Town, Tome City (Tajiri Station)
7DK 115.10m² Nakatsuyama, Yoneyama Town, Tome City
Parking: Available (5 cars) Free
4

$7,573

Parking: Available (5 cars) Free

Zoning: Unspecified
7DK 471.03m² 1960年8月(築66年)
Transfer: Negotiable
3

$13,631

Transfer: Negotiable

Structure: Wooden 2-story
4DK 89.74m2 March 1969
2-story 5LDK in Okuda 5-chome, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City
4

$15,700

2-story 5LDK in Okuda 5-chome, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City

Kitakyushu City, Moji Ward, Okuda 5-chome
5LDK 137.16m² June 1974
1-story 5LDK in Oaza Urutsutsu, Chikujo Town, Chikujo District
4

$8,204

1-story 5LDK in Oaza Urutsutsu, Chikujo Town, Chikujo District

Oaza Urutsutsu, Chikujo Town, Chikujo District
5LDK 131.59m² December 1972
1-story 5DK in Oribashicho, Sasebo City
4

$18,884

1-story 5DK in Oribashicho, Sasebo City

Oribashicho, Sasebo City
5DK 52.89m² April 1972
2-story 5DK in Kashiyamacho, Nagasaki City
4

$6,321

2-story 5DK in Kashiyamacho, Nagasaki City

Kashiyamacho, Nagasaki City
5DK 141.11m² July 1977
1-story 4K in Wadacho, Wakamatsu Ward, Kitakyushu City
2

$1,264

1-story 4K in Wadacho, Wakamatsu Ward, Kitakyushu City

Wadacho, Wakamatsu Ward, Kitakyushu City
4K 69.12m² December 1971
2-story 4DK in Matsunamicho, Takamatsu City
4

$22,088

2-story 4DK in Matsunamicho, Takamatsu City

Matsunamicho, Takamatsu City
4DK 79.48m² May 1988
Shimonoseki City, Mukuno-cho 1-chome (Habu Station) 1-story 3DK
2

$17,670

Shimonoseki City, Mukuno-cho 1-chome (Habu Station) 1-story 3DK

Mukunocho 1-chome, Shimonoseki City
3DK 74.62m² November 1967
Shimonoseki City, Fujimitsu-cho 1-chome (Shimonoseki Station) 1-story 5DK
4

$6,311

Shimonoseki City, Fujimitsu-cho 1-chome (Shimonoseki Station) 1-story 5DK

Shimonoseki City, Fujimitsu-cho 1-chome
5DK 83.12m² March 1972
Setouchi City, Ushimado-cho Nagahama 2-story 7DK
4

$17,696

Setouchi City, Ushimado-cho Nagahama 2-story 7DK

Setouchi City, Ushimado-cho Nagahama
7DK 137.01m² Tamura County, Miharu Town, Nakacho
Shingu City, Nakano-cho 2-chome (Shingu Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$23,544

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

Shingu City, Nakano-cho 2-chome
4DK 69.41m² May 1930
Oda City, Nima-cho Niman (Niman Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$3,033

Oda City, Nima-cho Niman (Niman Station) 2-story 3DK

Oda City, Nima-cho Niman
3DK 92.80m² October 1974
Higashi-Osaka City, Yoshimatsu 2-chome (Nagase Station) 2-story 2DK
4

$24,073

Higashi-Osaka City, Yoshimatsu 2-chome (Nagase Station) 2-story 2DK

Higashi-Osaka City, Yoshimatsu 2-chome
2DK 53.48m² April 1975
Toyooka City, Tobaki (Toyooka Station) 2-story 8K
4

$15,777

Toyooka City, Tobaki (Toyooka Station) 2-story 8K

Toyooka City, Tobaki
8K 122.30m² January 1960
Maizuru City, Tanaka (Higashi-Maizuru Station) 2-story 4DK
3

$29,740

Maizuru City, Tanaka (Higashi-Maizuru Station) 2-story 4DK

Maizuru City, Tanaka
4DK 90.49m² November 1970
Takatsuki City, Sakae-cho 2-chome (Tonda Station) 2-story 3K

$18,588

Takatsuki City, Sakae-cho 2-chome (Tonda Station) 2-story 3K

Takatsuki City, Sakae-cho 2-chome
3K 32.14m² February 1966

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.