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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$29,995

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Otaru City, Umegae-cho (Otaru Station) 1-story 5LDK
4

$11,520

Otaru City, Umegae-cho (Otaru Station) 1-story 5LDK

Otaru City, Umegae-cho
5LDK 57.96m² Yūbaraki District, Abira Town, Oiwake Honcho 2-chome 2-story building 3LDK
Otaru City, Irifune 5-chome (Otaru Station) 2-story 3LDK
4

$11,520

Otaru City, Irifune 5-chome (Otaru Station) 2-story 3LDK

Otaru City, Irifune 5-chome
3LDK 72.85m² August 1978
Otaru City, Akaiwa 2-chome 2-story 4LDK
4

$11,520

Otaru City, Akaiwa 2-chome 2-story 4LDK

Otaru City, Akaiwa 2-chome
4LDK 72.81m² March 1968
Otaru City, Akaiwa 1-chome (Otaru Station) 2-story 4LDK
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$11,520

Otaru City, Akaiwa 1-chome (Otaru Station) 2-story 4LDK

Otaru City Akaiwa 1-chome
4LDK 94.40m² July 1963
Iwamizawa City, Midori-cho 5-chome 2-story 4LDK
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$11,520

Iwamizawa City, Midori-cho 5-chome 2-story 4LDK

Iwamizawa City, Midori-cho 5-chome
4LDK 118.41m² October 1980
Iwamizawa City, Fuji-cho 1-jo 4-chome 2-story 4SLDK
4

$11,520

Iwamizawa City, Fuji-cho 1-jo 4-chome 2-story 4SLDK

Iwamizawa City, Fuji-cho 1-jo 4-chome
4SLDK 97.16m² December 1977
Iwamizawa City, Kita 5-jo Nishi 14-chome (Iwamizawa Station) 2-story 4SLDK
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$11,520

Iwamizawa City, Kita 5-jo Nishi 14-chome (Iwamizawa Station) 2-story 4SLDK

Iwamizawa City, Kita 5-jo Nishi 14-chome
4SLDK 103.68m² September 1982
Iwamizawa City, Kita 4-jo Nishi 15-chome (Iwamizawa Station) 2-story 4LDK
4

$11,520

Iwamizawa City, Kita 4-jo Nishi 15-chome (Iwamizawa Station) 2-story 4LDK

Iwamizawa City, Kita 4-jo Nishi 15-chome
4LDK 90.12m² August 1977
Ashibetsu City, Jōban-cho (Hiragishi Station) 2-story 4LDK
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$11,520

Ashibetsu City, Jōban-cho (Hiragishi Station) 2-story 4LDK

Ashibetsu City, Jōban-cho
4LDK 102.46m² November 1979
Asahikawa City, Takasagodai 6-chome, 1 floor above ground and 2 floors below ground, 1LDK
2

$11,520

Asahikawa City, Takasagodai 6-chome, 1 floor above ground and 2 floors below ground, 1LDK

Asahikawa City, Takasagodai 6-chome
1LDK 43.74m² October 1964
Akabira City, Wakagi-cho Higashi 7-chome (Akabira Station) 2-story 4LDK
4

$11,520

Akabira City, Wakagi-cho Higashi 7-chome (Akabira Station) 2-story 4LDK

Akabira City, Wakagi-cho Higashi 7-chome
4LDK 89.50m² June 1979
Akabira City, Showa-cho 3-chome (Akabira Station) 2-story 4LDK
3

$11,520

Akabira City, Showa-cho 3-chome (Akabira Station) 2-story 4LDK

Akabira City, Showa-cho 3-chome
4LDK 122.31m² April 1970
2-chome Ōrakumake, Kushiro City
4

$10,880

2-chome Ōrakumake, Kushiro City

15-minute walk from JR Furano Line "Kamifurano" Station
5LDK 117.58m² 1-chome Hikari, Kamifurano Town, Sorachi District
2-story 9K in 2-chome Ōrakumake, Kushiro City
4

$10,880

2-story 9K in 2-chome Ōrakumake, Kushiro City

1-minute walk from JR Nemuro Main Line "Shin Ōrakumake" Station
3LDK 81.56m² 100,000 yen
1.7 million yen
4

$10,880

1.7 million yen

1-chome Minamimachi Rokujō, Iwamizawa City
9K 127.79m² July 1966
5-chome Nishimachi, Minpō Town, Sorachi District
4

$10,880

5-chome Nishimachi, Minpō Town, Sorachi District

2-story 3LDK in 1-chome Minamimachi Rokujō, Iwamizawa City
3LDK 67.23m² October 1978
1.6 million yen
4

$10,240

1.6 million yen

1.6 million yen
3LDK 108.32m² November 1975
5-chome Misono Sanjo, Iwamizawa City
4

$10,240

5-chome Misono Sanjo, Iwamizawa City

Otaru City Akaiwa 1-chome
4LDK 86.94m² August 1974
2-story 4LDK in 5-chome Misono Sanjo, Iwamizawa City
4

$10,240

2-story 4LDK in 5-chome Misono Sanjo, Iwamizawa City

About 7 minutes by car from Hakodate Main Line "Iwamizawa" Station, about 28 minutes on foot
4LDK 138.10m² July 1982
1.5 million yen
4

$10,240

1.5 million yen

4-chome Kamihoromukai Minami, Iwamizawa City
6DK 133.64m² November 1965
Yūbaraki District, Abira Town, Oiwake Honcho 2-chome
4

$9,600

Yūbaraki District, Abira Town, Oiwake Honcho 2-chome

Rishiri District, Rishiri Fuji Town, Otaru Hōmachi 2-story building 3LDK
4LDK 106.82m² July 1983
Yamakoshi District, Chōmambe Town, Kuninui
4

$9,600

Yamakoshi District, Chōmambe Town, Kuninui

1.5 million yen
3LDK 160.32m² Yūbaraki District, Abira Town, Oiwake Honcho 2-chome 2-story building 3LDK
October 1975 (50 years and 5 months old)
4

$9,600

October 1975 (50 years and 5 months old)

1.5 million yen
3LDK 81.81m² January 1970
Monbetsu District, Engaru Town, Minamimachi 4-chome (Engaru Station) 2-story building 4LDK
4

$9,600

Monbetsu District, Engaru Town, Minamimachi 4-chome (Engaru Station) 2-story building 4LDK

31 minutes on foot from JR Sekihoku Main Line "Engaru" Station
6LDK 121.72m² September 1975

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.