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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Yokote City, Chuo Town (Yokote Station) 2-story building 2DK
4

$16,000

Yokote City, Chuo Town (Yokote Station) 2-story building 2DK

Yokote City, Chuo Town
2DK 143.57m² February 1987
Noshiro City, Shimonose (Noshiro Station) Single-story building 4DK
4

$16,000

Noshiro City, Shimonose (Noshiro Station) Single-story building 4DK

Noshiro City, Shimonose
4DK 82.81m² May 1981
Nikaho City, Nakatsugata, Tori no Umi (Nakatsugata Station) 2-story building 6DK
4

$16,000

Nikaho City, Nakatsugata, Tori no Umi (Nakatsugata Station) 2-story building 6DK

Nikaho City, Nakatsugata, Tori no Umi
6DK 120.07m² June 1976
Kazuno County, Kosaka Town, Araya, Kinomiya (Towada Minami Station) 2-story building 6DK
4

$16,000

Kazuno County, Kosaka Town, Araya, Kinomiya (Towada Minami Station) 2-story building 6DK

Kazuno County, Kosaka Town, Araya, Kinomiya
6DK 149.05m² October 1978
Akita City, Yokomori 1-chome (Akita Station) 2-story building 5DK
2

$16,000

Akita City, Yokomori 1-chome (Akita Station) 2-story building 5DK

Akita City, Yokomori 1-chome
5DK 141.14m² January 1973
Akita City, Nigorigawa, Ienomae (Izumigai Asahikawa Station) 2-story building 4DK
2

$16,000

Akita City, Nigorigawa, Ienomae (Izumigai Asahikawa Station) 2-story building 4DK

Akita City, Nigorigawa, Ienomae
4DK 84.45m² May 1979
Akita City, Kawabe Sannai, Tajiri Shimonoda (Obarino Station) Single-story building 3DK
4

$16,000

Akita City, Kawabe Sannai, Tajiri Shimonoda (Obarino Station) Single-story building 3DK

Akita City, Kawabe Sannai, Tajiri Shimonoda
3DK 84.56m² January 1950
Nakagawa-gun Makubetsu-cho Asahimachi (Makubetsu Station) 2-story 4LDK
4

$7,680

Nakagawa-gun Makubetsu-cho Asahimachi (Makubetsu Station) 2-story 4LDK

Nakagawa-gun Makubetsu-cho Asahimachi
4LDK 100.44m² February 1973
March 1962 (64 years old)
4

$12,800

March 1962 (64 years old)

2 million yen
4LDK 104.33m²
Hachimantai City, Araya Shinmachi (Araya Shinmachi Station) 2-story building 7DK
4

$12,800

Hachimantai City, Araya Shinmachi (Araya Shinmachi Station) 2-story building 7DK

JR Hanawa Line "Araya Shinmachi" Station 5 minutes on foot
5K 105.99m² Hachimantai City, Araya Shinmachi
2 million yen
4

$12,800

2 million yen

Tono City, Kamigou Town, Hoso Koshin 7th District
4DK 96.98m² January 1960
Shimohei District, Yamada Town, Orikasa 16th District
4

$12,800

Shimohei District, Yamada Town, Orikasa 16th District

7DK 104.95m² Tono City, Kamigou Town, Hoso Koshin 7th District 2-story building 8DK
August 1957 (68 years and 7 months old)
3

$12,800

August 1957 (68 years and 7 months old)

2 million yen
8DK 157.20m²
Osu City, Mizusawa, Kuroishi Town, Tsurujou
4

$12,800

Osu City, Mizusawa, Kuroishi Town, Tsurujou

Osu City, Mizusawa, Mashiro, Nakakami (Mizusawa Station) 2-story building 7DK
7DK 173.97m² Osu City, Mizusawa, Kuroishi Town, Tsurujou
December 1986 (39 years and 3 months old)
4

$12,800

December 1986 (39 years and 3 months old)

2 million yen
6K 141.85m²
Osu City, Mizusawa, Morishita (Mizusawa Station) Single-story building 4K
4

$12,800

Osu City, Mizusawa, Morishita (Mizusawa Station) Single-story building 4K

JR Tohoku Main Line "Mizusawa" Station 39,000m on foot
4K 67.90m² Osu City, Mizusawa, Morishita
2-story building, 6DK, Hayashi, Esashi Aitago, Isawa City (Mizusawa Station)
4

$12,800

2-story building, 6DK, Hayashi, Esashi Aitago, Isawa City (Mizusawa Station)

Osu City, Esashi, Atago, Hayashi
6DK 334.49m² April 1968
2-story building, 6LDK, Fukuro, Hanazumi Town, Ichinoseki City (Hanazumi Station)
4

$12,800

2-story building, 6LDK, Fukuro, Hanazumi Town, Ichinoseki City (Hanazumi Station)

Fukuro, Hanazumi Town, Ichinoseki City
6LDK 122.02m² April 1960
2-story building, 6DK, Shinza 10th District, Ayatori Town, Tono City (Ayatori Station)
4

$12,672

2-story building, 6DK, Shinza 10th District, Ayatori Town, Tono City (Ayatori Station)

Shinza 10th District, Ayatori Town, Tono City
6DK 227.62m² July 1980
2-story building, 9K, Dai 5th District, Hanamaki City (Hanamaki Airport Station)
4

$12,160

2-story building, 9K, Dai 5th District, Hanamaki City (Hanamaki Airport Station)

Dai 5th District, Hanamaki City
9K 303.61m² January 1947
2-story building, 9K, Matsuo Yogi 17th District, Hachimantai City
4

$12,160

2-story building, 9K, Matsuo Yogi 17th District, Hachimantai City

Matsuo Yogi 17th District, Hachimantai City
9K 104.14m² April 1952
2-story building, 5DK, Akasaka, Kamiyone, Morioka City
4

$11,520

2-story building, 5DK, Akasaka, Kamiyone, Morioka City

Akasaka, Kamiyone, Morioka City
5DK 85.28m² April 1979
2-story building, 5DK, Takagi 20th District, Hanamaki City (Ninai Station)
4

$11,520

2-story building, 5DK, Takagi 20th District, Hanamaki City (Ninai Station)

Takagi 20th District, Hanamaki City
5DK 100.40m² July 1974
1-story building, 7K, Matsuo Yogi 27th District, Hachimantai City
4

$11,520

1-story building, 7K, Matsuo Yogi 27th District, Hachimantai City

Matsuo Yogi 27th District, Hachimantai City
7K 127.73m² January 1950

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.