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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Kitakami City, Nakagou Town, Hinataba (Minami Nakagou Station) 2-story 4DK
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$4,165

Kitakami City, Nakagou Town, Hinataba (Minami Nakagou Station) 2-story 4DK

Kitakami City, Nakagou Town, Hinataba
4DK 115.93m² January 1951
Ishinomaki City, Higashinakazato 1-chome (Ishinomaki Station) 2-story 6DK
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$28,242

Ishinomaki City, Higashinakazato 1-chome (Ishinomaki Station) 2-story 6DK

Ishinomaki City, Higashinakazato 1-chome
6DK 110.91m² December 1966
Osaki City, Furukawa Shimonakamome-cho Ura (Rikuzen-Tanayachi Station) 2-story 5DK
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$18,933

Osaki City, Furukawa Shimonakamome-cho Ura (Rikuzen-Tanayachi Station) 2-story 5DK

Osaki City, Furukawa Shimonakamome-cho Ura
5DK 99.99m² January 1983
149-4 Kamikururi, Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture
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$8,656

149-4 Kamikururi, Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture

◆Shower ◆Land over 50 tsubo ◆Japanese room ◆Open kitchen ◆Separate bath and toilet
4DK 79.76m2 March 1962
3 Hirose, Sayama City, Saitama Prefecture
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$29,678

3 Hirose, Sayama City, Saitama Prefecture

An area in Koshigaya City, Kamikururi with excellent convenience and accessibility
3DK 57.13m2 October 1983
3 Hirose, Sayama City, Saitama Prefecture
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$26,586

3 Hirose, Sayama City, Saitama Prefecture

Renovated used detached house / A home with an open feeling due to the high ceiling above the entrance!
3K 46.05m2 August 1972
Spacious with a large steel garage and 6 rooms!
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$18,549

Spacious with a large steel garage and 6 rooms!

3 Funamachi, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture
6K 176.36m2 1965年1月
Shinmei-cho (Yokote Station) 2 million yen
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$12,366

Shinmei-cho (Yokote Station) 2 million yen

6-13 Shinmei-cho, Yokote City, Akita Prefecture
4DK 70.78m2 October 1986
Other details: Facilities: Public water supply, public sewer, city gas
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$27,823

Other details: Facilities: Public water supply, public sewer, city gas

5-32-8 Shiratori-dai, Muroran City, Hokkaido
7DK 169.52m2 August 1982
[Yield 22.00%] Owner change at the price of 3 million yen! Land approximately 101 tsubo
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$18,549

[Yield 22.00%] Owner change at the price of 3 million yen! Land approximately 101 tsubo

Kitahiroshima Town, Ishikari District, Hokkaido, Kitaeimachi
4LDK 113.71m2 1975年8月
Kagoshima City, Sakanoue 7-chome (Sakanoue Station) 2-story building 4LDK
4

$6,311

Kagoshima City, Sakanoue 7-chome (Sakanoue Station) 2-story building 4LDK

Kagoshima City, Sakanoue 7-chome
4LDK 110.10m² November 1975
Matsuura City, Imabukucho Butsuzaka Men (Takahama-guchi Station) Single-story building 5DK
4

$20,826

Matsuura City, Imabukucho Butsuzaka Men (Takahama-guchi Station) Single-story building 5DK

Matsuura City, Imabukucho Butsuzaka Men
5DK 78.54m² January 1953
JR Yosan Line "Takamatsu" Station 83 minutes on foot [Bus available] Bus Ohokita 2 minutes on foot
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$11,442

JR Yosan Line "Takamatsu" Station 83 minutes on foot [Bus available] Bus Ohokita 2 minutes on foot

Yadake-cho, Sasebo City
4DK 76.18m² February 1970
JR Sanyo Main Line "Kanemitsu" Station 37 minutes on foot
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$3,172

JR Sanyo Main Line "Kanemitsu" Station 37 minutes on foot

2,500,000 yen
4LDK 96.26m² Mitoyo City Nio Town Nio Ko
Kurashiki City Tamashima Kashima (Kanemitsu Station) 2-story building 3LDK
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$18,996

Kurashiki City Tamashima Kashima (Kanemitsu Station) 2-story building 3LDK

Kurashiki City Tamashima Kashima
5DK 113.50m² April 1986
1,800,000 yen
4

$12,622

1,800,000 yen

Kure City Kanbara Town
8DK 170.79m² December 1965
Mimasaka City Sawada
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$4,288

Mimasaka City Sawada

Chizu Express "Miyamoto Musashi" Station 87 minutes on foot
3LDK 79.50m² September 1978
*Sale with old house / Designated judicial scrivener / Roof repair recommended / Fixed property tax for 2025: 21,328 yen
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$1,887

*Sale with old house / Designated judicial scrivener / Roof repair recommended / Fixed property tax for 2025: 21,328 yen

3,500,000 yen
4DK 212.32m² January 1949
Yosa District Yosano Town Kamiyamada

$18,425

Yosa District Yosano Town Kamiyamada

Daito City, Hojo 6-chome
4LDK 93.15m² April 1990
Asago City Tachinokawa
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$18,933

Asago City Tachinokawa

Yosa District Yosano Town Kamiyamada (Yosano Station) 2-story building 6SK
6SK 150.07m² January 1868
Kyotango City Amino Town Amino (Amino Station) 2-story building 5LDK
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$5,208

Kyotango City Amino Town Amino (Amino Station) 2-story building 5LDK

Kyotango City Amino Town Amino
5LDK 130.00m² April 1978
Kamihara Kogane, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City, 2-story building, 6DK
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$22,088

Kamihara Kogane, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City, 2-story building, 6DK

Kamihara Kogane, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City
6DK 111.36m² April 1969
Tsushima City, Uji Town, Chano-sato (Aozuka Station) 2-story 4LDK
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$29,678

Tsushima City, Uji Town, Chano-sato (Aozuka Station) 2-story 4LDK

Tsushima City, Uji Town, Chano-sato
4LDK 99.59m² May 1983
Kamiina County Minowa Town Oaza Nakaminowa (Inamatsushima Station) 1-story 6DK
4

$28,399

Kamiina County Minowa Town Oaza Nakaminowa (Inamatsushima Station) 1-story 6DK

Kamiina County Minowa Town Oaza Nakaminowa
6DK 125.84m² March 1967

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.