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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Starting From

$29,995

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Kanegasawa, Yunomata, Uchikawa 2 million yen
3

$12,800

Kanegasawa, Yunomata, Uchikawa 2 million yen

Kanegasawa, Yunomata, Uchikawa, Gojome Town, Minamiakita County, Akita Prefecture
10DK+S(納戸) 313.84m2 August 1981
Higashidai 4 (Higashi-Odate Station) 2 million yen
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$12,800

Higashidai 4 (Higashi-Odate Station) 2 million yen

Higashidai 4, Odate City, Akita Prefecture
6DK 120.69m2 March 1969
Nishiyabun, Okawa Okawa (Hachirogata Station) 1.74 million yen
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$11,136

Nishiyabun, Okawa Okawa (Hachirogata Station) 1.74 million yen

Nishiyabun, Okawa Okawa, Gojome Town, Minamiakita County, Akita Prefecture
4LDK+2S(納戸) 132.33m2 1997年10月
Southeast corner lot with shutter garage! Convenient 5K house♪ Easy access to National Route 101
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$10,752

Southeast corner lot with shutter garage! Convenient 5K house♪ Easy access to National Route 101

Juyoku Nagane, Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture
5K 124.38m2 January 1975
Yoshizawa, Sugisawa (Yokote Station) 1.5 million yen
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$9,600

Yoshizawa, Sugisawa (Yokote Station) 1.5 million yen

183-4 Yoshizawa, Sugisawa, Yokote City, Akita Prefecture
4LDK 121.5m2 June 1973
It takes 6 minutes by car to the sand dune hot spring Yumelon, where you can see the sunset over the Japan Sea♪
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$9,472

It takes 6 minutes by car to the sand dune hot spring Yumelon, where you can see the sunset over the Japan Sea♪

Iriguchi, Ashizaki, Mitsuse Town, Yamamoto County, Akita Prefecture
4DK 68m2 January 1984
Enjoy single-story living in a lush green environment♪ You can purchase it with monthly payments under 4,000 yen.
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$8,192

Enjoy single-story living in a lush green environment♪ You can purchase it with monthly payments under 4,000 yen.

Totomeki, Mukinoshiro, Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture
4DK 118.84m2 January 1974
900,000 yen for Torimori, Hirasawa
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$5,760

900,000 yen for Torimori, Hirasawa

Torimori, Hirasawa, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture
6LDK 119.24m2 April 1980
9 minutes walk from Kitakanoka Station. A spacious 3LDK single-story house on a 276.17 tsubo lot♪
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$5,760

9 minutes walk from Kitakanoka Station. A spacious 3LDK single-story house on a 276.17 tsubo lot♪

Nakajima, Sotooka, Sanjū Town, Yamamoto District, Akita Prefecture
3LDK 82.6m2 May 1969
A spacious 7K home built in a tranquil environment with abundant greenery and a gentle flow of time♪
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$3,712

A spacious 7K home built in a tranquil environment with abundant greenery and a gentle flow of time♪

Afteryama, Showa Toyokawa, Katagami City, Akita Prefecture
7K 171.83m2 January 1977
Kosaka Mine, Kurihira 400,000 yen
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$2,560

Kosaka Mine, Kurihira 400,000 yen

13-19 Kosaka Mine, Kosaka Town, Kazuno District, Akita Prefecture
5DK 83.46m2 June 1971
Karasawa, Kitsune-dai (Higashi-Odate Station) 100,000 yen
3

$640

Karasawa, Kitsune-dai (Higashi-Odate Station) 100,000 yen

Karasawa, Kitsune-dai, Odate City, Akita Prefecture
4DK 53m2 November 1969
South-facing road with good sunlight♪ Plenty of rooms!!
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$24,128

South-facing road with good sunlight♪ Plenty of rooms!!

2 Shikazuma Minami, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture
5DK 127.65m2 April 1981
Mizusawa Sakurakawa Aza Kawaharada (Mizusawa Station) 4.34 million yen
3

$27,776

Mizusawa Sakurakawa Aza Kawaharada (Mizusawa Station) 4.34 million yen

Aza Kawaharada, Mizusawa Sakurakawa, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture
5DK 99.37m2 January 1995
Mikajiri Roppommatsu (Kanegasaki Station) 3 million yen
3

$19,200

Mikajiri Roppommatsu (Kanegasaki Station) 3 million yen

Mikajiri Roppommatsu, Kanegasaki Town, Iwate Prefecture
5LDK 119.24m2 October 1975
2-story building, 4LDK, Hoshinocho, Otaru City (Hoshimi Station)
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$18,560

2-story building, 4LDK, Hoshinocho, Otaru City (Hoshimi Station)

Hoshinocho, Otaru City
4LDK 101.81m² August 1977
2-story building, 5LDK, 2 Chome, Minamimachi, Iwamizawa City (Iwamizawa Station)
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$18,560

2-story building, 5LDK, 2 Chome, Minamimachi, Iwamizawa City (Iwamizawa Station)

2 Chome, Minamimachi, Iwamizawa City
5LDK 119.66m² June 1975
2-story building, 5SLDK, 2 Chome, Horomukai Kita, Iwamizawa City (Horomukai Station)
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$18,560

2-story building, 5SLDK, 2 Chome, Horomukai Kita, Iwamizawa City (Horomukai Station)

2 Chome, Horomukai Kita, Iwamizawa City
5SLDK 105.30m² September 1985
Ishikari City, Atsuta Ward, Niji ga Hara, 2-story building, 4SLDK
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$18,560

Ishikari City, Atsuta Ward, Niji ga Hara, 2-story building, 4SLDK

Niji ga Hara, Atsuta Ward, Ishikari City
4SLDK 96.47m² June 1987
Ashibetsu City, Kita 5-jo Nishi 2-chome (Ashibetsu Station), 2-story building, 4LDK
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$18,560

Ashibetsu City, Kita 5-jo Nishi 2-chome (Ashibetsu Station), 2-story building, 4LDK

October 1982 (43 years and 5 months old)
4LDK 90.08m² October 1970
Ashibetsu City, Kita 1-jo Higashi 2-chome (Ashibetsu Station), 2-story building, 5SLDK
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$18,560

Ashibetsu City, Kita 1-jo Higashi 2-chome (Ashibetsu Station), 2-story building, 5SLDK

Ashibetsu City, Kita 1-jo Higashi 2-chome
5SLDK 170.70m² May 1954
Akabira City, Wakakimachi Kita 5-chome (Akabira Station), 2-story building, 4LDK
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$18,560

Akabira City, Wakakimachi Kita 5-chome (Akabira Station), 2-story building, 4LDK

Akabira City, Wakakimachi Kita 5-chome
4LDK 98.81m² August 1977
Kuon District, Setana Town, Taisei Ward Honjin (Yakumo Station), 2-story building, 5LDK
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$18,432

Kuon District, Setana Town, Taisei Ward Honjin (Yakumo Station), 2-story building, 5LDK

Kuon District, Setana Town, Taisei Ward Honjin
5LDK 191.15m² 5-minute walk from JR Muroran Main Line "Mikawa" Station
Rumoi City, Shiojitsu 2-chome (Ishikari Numata Station), 2-story building, 6LDK
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$17,920

Rumoi City, Shiojitsu 2-chome (Ishikari Numata Station), 2-story building, 6LDK

Rumoi City, Shiojitsu 2-chome
6LDK 150.70m² February 1986

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.