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

$29,999

Up To

1,980,000 yen in Jōō Town, Yamabe
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$12,363

1,980,000 yen in Jōō Town, Yamabe

Yamabe, Jōō Town, Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture
3K 61.57m2 September 1968
10 minutes by car to Kashima Asahi Station! Spacious 4DK! Open year-round, so it's okay to see it now♪
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$12,363

10 minutes by car to Kashima Asahi Station! Spacious 4DK! Open year-round, so it's okay to see it now♪

Takihama, Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture
4DK 85.1m2 February 1973
10 minutes by car to Hitachitaga Station! Spacious 7K! Open year-round, so it's okay to see it now♪
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$12,363

10 minutes by car to Hitachitaga Station! Spacious 7K! Open year-round, so it's okay to see it now♪

2 Nishinarisawacho, Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture
7K 104.59m2 August 1970
Ohtawara City Kita Yamazaki, 2-story 7DK

$16,733

Ohtawara City Kita Yamazaki, 2-story 7DK

137-120 Kita Yamazaki, Ohtawara City, Tochigi Prefecture
7DK 124.21m2 June 1993
Omata Town (Omata Station) 2,580,000 yen
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$16,109

Omata Town (Omata Station) 2,580,000 yen

1463-5 Omata Town, Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture
4K 76.17m2 December 1971
Tanuma Town (Tanuma Station) 2,500,000 yen
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$15,610

Tanuma Town (Tanuma Station) 2,500,000 yen

957-16 Tanuma Town, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture
3DK 97.29m2 January 1982
Affordable price♪ The surrounding environment is also good♪
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$15,610

Affordable price♪ The surrounding environment is also good♪

Ueage Town, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture
5K 69.25m2 April 1975
Oaza Yumoto 2,480,000 yen
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$15,485

Oaza Yumoto 2,480,000 yen

206-324 Oaza Yumoto, Nasu Town, Nasu District, Tochigi Prefecture
6DK 123.8m2 May 1954
Tochigi City Fujioka Town Omae, 2-story 7K house with a garden for enjoying hobbies
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$14,361

Tochigi City Fujioka Town Omae, 2-story 7K house with a garden for enjoying hobbies

3522 Omae, Fujioka Town, Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture
7K 133.58m2 October 1973
32 minutes on foot to Minamichikugo Station! Spacious 5DK! Open year-round, so you can see it anytime!
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$12,363

32 minutes on foot to Minamichikugo Station! Spacious 5DK! Open year-round, so you can see it anytime!

9 Shiohimegaoka, Nakagō Town, Kita-Ibaraki City, Ibaraki Prefecture
5DK 93.36m2 February 1982
Jonan Town, Higashi-Ibaraki District (Eligible for housing loans; consultation for 0 yen self-funding available)
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$12,363

Jonan Town, Higashi-Ibaraki District (Eligible for housing loans; consultation for 0 yen self-funding available)

Oaza Abayama, Josato Town, Higashi Ibaraki District, Ibaraki Prefecture
1LDK 35.6m2 January 2008
Parking space for 2 cars! Spacious 4LDK! Open year-round, so you can see it anytime!
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$12,363

Parking space for 2 cars! Spacious 4LDK! Open year-round, so you can see it anytime!

Edozaki Ko, Inashiki City, Ibaraki Prefecture
4LDK 128.78m2 August 1979
◇10 minutes on foot to Shimodate Station◇Recommended for renovation or demolition◇Reconstruction possible by a third party
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$11,239

◇10 minutes on foot to Shimodate Station◇Recommended for renovation or demolition◇Reconstruction possible by a third party

Tsukahara, Chikusei City, Ibaraki Prefecture
3DK 67.88m2 March 1972
22 minutes by car to Minakurikawa Station! Spacious 3DK! Open year-round, so you can see it anytime!
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$11,239

22 minutes by car to Minakurikawa Station! Spacious 3DK! Open year-round, so you can see it anytime!

Tanigai, Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture
3DK 64.58m2 December 1977
■A spacious location with a view of Hirakata Port right in front.
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$10,489

■A spacious location with a view of Hirakata Port right in front.

Hirakata Town, Kita-Ibaraki City, Ibaraki Prefecture
4K 116.89m2 December 1977
◆Great view♪◆Popular single-story house♪
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$9,990

◆Great view♪◆Popular single-story house♪

Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture
4DK 37.19m2 January 1959
Mizumi 1.5 million yen
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$9,366

Mizumi 1.5 million yen

749-6 Mizumi, Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture
4K 59.62m2 November 1977
Terako (Takaku Station) 2 million yen
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$12,488

Terako (Takaku Station) 2 million yen

Terako, Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture
1LDK 56.7m2 June 1973
Nakatsu City, Oaza Kamimiyanaga (Nakatsu Station) 2-story 3DK
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$9,366

Nakatsu City, Oaza Kamimiyanaga (Nakatsu Station) 2-story 3DK

Nakatsu City, Oaza Kamimiyanaga
3DK 60.66m² May 1973
Wakayama City, Saikasaki, 2-story, 2LDK
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$5,048

Wakayama City, Saikasaki, 2-story, 2LDK

Wakayama City, Saikasaki
2LDK 67.99m² January 1963
Tateyama City Funakata (Nagofunakata Station) 2-story 4DK
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$26,644

Tateyama City Funakata (Nagofunakata Station) 2-story 4DK

Tateyama City Funakata
4DK 60.10m² August 1973
Satsumasendai City Hirasacho (Kumanokoshi Station) Single-story building 4DK
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$27,768

Satsumasendai City Hirasacho (Kumanokoshi Station) Single-story building 4DK

Satsumasendai City, Hirasacho
4DK 116.75m² October 1977
Hayami-gun Hiji Town, Oaza Kawasaki (Hiji Station) Single-story building 4DK
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$14,515

Hayami-gun Hiji Town, Oaza Kawasaki (Hiji Station) Single-story building 4DK

Hayami-gun Hiji Town Oaza Kawasaki
4DK 70.74m² April 1981
Uto City, Kamiamida Town (Amida Station) 2-story 4LDK

$20,195

Uto City, Kamiamida Town (Amida Station) 2-story 4LDK

Uto City, Kamiamida Town
4LDK 113.41m² January 1982

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.