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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Morioka City, Kitayama 2 Chome (Kamimorioka Station), 2-story, 6K
4

$19,200

Morioka City, Kitayama 2 Chome (Kamimorioka Station), 2-story, 6K

Morioka City, Kitayama 2 Chome
6K 125.02m² December 1970
Hanamaki City, Nishinoyanome 3 Chiwari (Hanamaki Station), 2-story, 8DK
4

$19,200

Hanamaki City, Nishinoyanome 3 Chiwari (Hanamaki Station), 2-story, 8DK

Hanamaki City, Nishinoyanome 3 Chiwari
8DK 194.72m² December 1983
Shiogama City, Imamiya Town (Hon-Shiogama Station) 2-story building 5SDK
2

$19,200

Shiogama City, Imamiya Town (Hon-Shiogama Station) 2-story building 5SDK

Shiogama City, Imamiya Town
5SDK 105.16m² October 1976
Tono City, Miyamori Town, Shimomiyamori 26 Chiwari (Miyamori Station), Single-story, 5DK
4

$19,200

Tono City, Miyamori Town, Shimomiyamori 26 Chiwari (Miyamori Station), Single-story, 5DK

Tono City, Miyamori Town, Shimomiyamori 26 Chiwari
5DK 104.92m² July 1985
Takizawa City, Anaguchi (Aoyama Station), 2-story, 4DK
4

$19,200

Takizawa City, Anaguchi (Aoyama Station), 2-story, 4DK

Takizawa City, Anaguchi
4DK 89.42m² March 1975
Hirano, Maezawa Castle, Ōshu City, 1-story, 2K
4

$19,200

Hirano, Maezawa Castle, Ōshu City, 1-story, 2K

Ōfunato City, Suezakimachi, Ota
6DK 113.22m² January 1972
1-chome, Senmaya, Ichinoseki City
4

$19,200

1-chome, Senmaya, Ichinoseki City

1-chome, Senmaya, Ichinoseki City
6DK 130.62m² January 1974
January 1997 (29 years and 2 months old)
2

$19,200

January 1997 (29 years and 2 months old)

3,000,000 yen
5DK 78.57m²
Ichinoseki City, Iwami Town, Ichinoseki Station, 2-story, 2SLDK
4

$19,200

Ichinoseki City, Iwami Town, Ichinoseki Station, 2-story, 2SLDK

JR Tōhoku Main Line "Ichinoseki" Station, 26,400 meters on foot
2K 373.56m² Iwami Town, Ichinoseki City
2,900,000 yen
4

$19,200

2,900,000 yen

Jōnai, Hanamaki City, 2-story, 6K
2SLDK 110.52m² 5-chome, Noda, Kamaishi City
January 1961 (65 years and 2 months old)
4

$18,560

January 1961 (65 years and 2 months old)

6K 156.22m² January 1975
Jichiseki, Yamame, Ichinoseki City, 2-story, 5DK
4

$18,560

Jichiseki, Yamame, Ichinoseki City, 2-story, 5DK

Jichiseki, Yamame, Ichinoseki City
5DK 109.88m² January 1976
4-chome, Sawara, Miyako City
4

$18,560

4-chome, Sawara, Miyako City

4-chome, Sawara, Miyako City
5DK 144.21m² August 1976
JR Tōhoku Main Line "Shiwa Chūō" Station, 37 minutes on foot [Bus available] Bus stop Shiwa Higashi Gakuen-mae, 3 minutes on foot
4

$17,920

JR Tōhoku Main Line "Shiwa Chūō" Station, 37 minutes on foot [Bus available] Bus stop Shiwa Higashi Gakuen-mae, 3 minutes on foot

2,800,000 yen
6DK 104.17m²
Inubōmori, Shiwa Town, Shiwa County, 2-story, 7DK
4

$17,920

Inubōmori, Shiwa Town, Shiwa County, 2-story, 7DK

Inubōmori, Shiwa Town, Shiwa County
7DK 165.05m² January 1964
Hachimantai City, Matsuo Yoriguchi 2nd Chiwari (Matsuo Hachimantai Station) Single-story building 2DK
4

$16,640

Hachimantai City, Matsuo Yoriguchi 2nd Chiwari (Matsuo Hachimantai Station) Single-story building 2DK

Matsuo Yorikida 2-chome, Hachimantai City
2DK 77.42m² January 1980
Morioka City, Momiji Gaoka (Yamagishi Station) 2-story building 5LDK
4

$16,000

Morioka City, Momiji Gaoka (Yamagishi Station) 2-story building 5LDK

Morioka City, Momiji Gaoka
5LDK 124.67m² May 1966
Kamaishi City, Katagishi Town 2nd Chiwari (Usumiai Station) 2-story building 6K
3

$16,000

Kamaishi City, Katagishi Town 2nd Chiwari (Usumiai Station) 2-story building 6K

Kamaishi City, Katagishi Town 2nd Chiwari
6K 117.90m² December 1978
Ofunato City, Akasaki Town Aza Sano (Mori Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$16,000

Ofunato City, Akasaki Town Aza Sano (Mori Station) 2-story building 5DK

Ofunato City, Akasaki Town Aza Sano
5DK 119.65m² June 1978
Oshu City, Esashi Tamari Aza Hakusan Dori (Mizusawa Esashi Station) Single-story building 6K
4

$16,000

Oshu City, Esashi Tamari Aza Hakusan Dori (Mizusawa Esashi Station) Single-story building 6K

Oshu City, Esashi Tamari Aza Hakusan Dori
6K 154.54m² January 1868
Oshu City, Iwate Koyama Aza Aninuma (Mizusawa Station) 2-story building 6DK
4

$16,000

Oshu City, Iwate Koyama Aza Aninuma (Mizusawa Station) 2-story building 6DK

Oshu City, Iwate Koyama Aza Aninuma
6DK 131.07m² July 1979
Ichinoseki City, Yamame Town 1-chome (Yamanome Station) 2-story building 6DK
4

$16,000

Ichinoseki City, Yamame Town 1-chome (Yamanome Station) 2-story building 6DK

Ichinoseki City, Yamame Town 1-chome
6DK 128.35m² May 1960
Ichinoseki City, Sangen Aza Toyama (Ichinoseki Station) Single-story building 5DK
4

$16,000

Ichinoseki City, Sangen Aza Toyama (Ichinoseki Station) Single-story building 5DK

Ichinoseki City, Sangen Aza Toyama
5DK 119.45m² December 1982
Hanamaki City, Yokkaichi 1-chome (Hanamaki Station) 3-story building 5DK
4

$15,360

Hanamaki City, Yokkaichi 1-chome (Hanamaki Station) 3-story building 5DK

Hanamaki City, Yokkaichi 1-chome
5DK 98.39m² August 1979

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.