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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For those looking for a house near Kamiyamada in Chikuma City. No lodging allowed, sold as-is.
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$15,610

For those looking for a house near Kamiyamada in Chikuma City. No lodging allowed, sold as-is.

3-8-2 Kamiyamada Onsen, Chikuma City, Nagano Prefecture
4K 157.41m2 February 2018
For those considering a move, how about this property available for occupancy within the year?
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$23,040

For those considering a move, how about this property available for occupancy within the year?

1345 Shimo-Inayoshi, Kasumigaura City, Ibaraki Prefecture
5DK+S(納戸) 148.22m2 December 1983
Kagetsucho 3, 2 million yen
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$12,488

Kagetsucho 3, 2 million yen

3-5-24 Kagetsucho, Takikawa City, Hokkaido
3LDK 118.26m2 December 1989
Kirishima City, Fukuyama Town, 2-story, 5DK
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$17,670

Kirishima City, Fukuyama Town, 2-story, 5DK

Kirishima City, Fukuyama Town, Fukuyama
5DK 100.50m² May 1977
Hita City, Maetsue Town, Akaishi (Bungo-Miyoshi Station) 2-story building 6DK
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$6,311

Hita City, Maetsue Town, Akaishi (Bungo-Miyoshi Station) 2-story building 6DK

Hita City, Maetsue Town, Akaishi
6DK 154.59m² June 1970
Yukuhashi City, Oaza Motonaga (Nittahara Station) Single-story building 2LDK
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$15,735

Yukuhashi City, Oaza Motonaga (Nittahara Station) Single-story building 2LDK

Yukuhashi City, Oaza Motonaga
2LDK 83.88m² June 1997
Karatsu City, Hamadama Town, Torisu (Hamasaki Station) Single-story building 1K
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$24,976

Karatsu City, Hamadama Town, Torisu (Hamasaki Station) Single-story building 1K

Karatsu City, Hamadama Town, Torisu
1K 31.57m² August 2004
Yoshinogawa City, Yamakawa Town, Inoue (Awa-Yamakawa Station) 2-story building 1DK
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$25,612

Yoshinogawa City, Yamakawa Town, Inoue (Awa-Yamakawa Station) 2-story building 1DK

Yoshinogawa City, Yamakawa Town, Inoue
1DK 91.14m² June 2002
Sanuki City, Oda, Single-story building, 4DK
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$11,376

Sanuki City, Oda, Single-story building, 4DK

Sanuki City, Oda
4DK 85.73m² April 1969
Maizuru City, Tanaka (Higashi-Maizuru Station) 2-story 4DK
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$29,971

Maizuru City, Tanaka (Higashi-Maizuru Station) 2-story 4DK

Maizuru City, Tanaka
4DK 90.49m² November 1970
Himeji City, Toyofu Town Toyofu (Ninotono Station) 2-story building 9DK
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$12,425

Himeji City, Toyofu Town Toyofu (Ninotono Station) 2-story building 9DK

Himeji City, Toyofu Town Toyofu
9DK 247.83m² July 1973
Nara City, Tsuge Shiraishicho (Tenri Station) 2-story 4LDK
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$17,483

Nara City, Tsuge Shiraishicho (Tenri Station) 2-story 4LDK

Tsuge Shiraishicho, Nara City
4LDK 107.64m² December 1990
Taki District, Meiwa Town, Oaza Yamada Yodo (Myoujou Station) Single-story building 5DK
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$18,933

Taki District, Meiwa Town, Oaza Yamada Yodo (Myoujou Station) Single-story building 5DK

Taki District, Meiwa Town, Oaza Yamada Yodo
5DK 140.47m² January 1900
Mino City, Izumi-cho, 2-story, 6LDK
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$22,113

Mino City, Izumi-cho, 2-story, 6LDK

Mino City, Izumi-cho
6LDK 131.25m² November 1987
Itō City, Kamata (Minami-Itō Station) 2-story building 5DK
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$23,981

Itō City, Kamata (Minami-Itō Station) 2-story building 5DK

Itō City, Kamata
5DK 95.66m² January 1972
Suwa-gun Hara-mura Harayama (Suzuran no Sato Station) Single-story building 3LDK
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$18,933

Suwa-gun Hara-mura Harayama (Suzuran no Sato Station) Single-story building 3LDK

Suwa-gun Hara-mura Harayama
3LDK 68.39m² December 1972
Ina City, Takato Town, Nishitakaoto Aioi, 2-story, 7DK
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$28,399

Ina City, Takato Town, Nishitakaoto Aioi, 2-story, 7DK

Ina City, Takato Town, Nishitakaoto Aioi
7DK 182.23m² June 1971
Inashi Takato-machi Kamiyamada (Inashi Station) 2-story 4LDK
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$22,088

Inashi Takato-machi Kamiyamada (Inashi Station) 2-story 4LDK

Inashi Takato-machi Kamiyamada
4LDK 120.65m² November 1978
Niizenkai, Nyūzen Town, Niūzen (Nyūzen Station) 2-story building 10DK
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$19,035

Niizenkai, Nyūzen Town, Niūzen (Nyūzen Station) 2-story building 10DK

Niigata Prefecture, Shimoniikawa District, Nyusen
10DK 125.18m² January 1970
Otsuki City, Shihomachi Seto (Saruhashi Station) 2-story 4K
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$15,651

Otsuki City, Shihomachi Seto (Saruhashi Station) 2-story 4K

Otsuki City, Shihomachi Seto
4K 99.36m² August 1981
Sano City, Horikome Town (Horikome Station) Single-story building 3LK
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$20,195

Sano City, Horikome Town (Horikome Station) Single-story building 3LK

Horikome Town, Sano City
3LK 63.60m² October 1964
Otaru City, Mogami 2-chome (Otaru Station) Single-story building 2LDK
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$7,257

Otaru City, Mogami 2-chome (Otaru Station) Single-story building 2LDK

Otaru City, Mogami 2-chome
2LDK 36.45m² June 1966
Kitami City, Rubeshibe Town, Asahi Chuo (Rubeshibe Station) 2-story building 5LDK
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$6,311

Kitami City, Rubeshibe Town, Asahi Chuo (Rubeshibe Station) 2-story building 5LDK

Kitami City, Rubeshibe Town, Asahi Chuo
5LDK 127.98m² November 1979
Used single-family home in Akabira City, Mojiiri Shinmachi 5-chome
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$4,995

Used single-family home in Akabira City, Mojiiri Shinmachi 5-chome

Mojiiri Shinmachi 5-chome, Akabira City, Hokkaido

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.