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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Mine City, Akiyoshi-cho, Kawan 2-story 5K
4

$18,840

Mine City, Akiyoshi-cho, Kawan 2-story 5K

Kamama, Akiyoshi-cho, Mine City
5K 140.16m² January 1968
Hamamatsu City, Tenryu Ward, Sando 2-story 5LDK
3

$21,980

Hamamatsu City, Tenryu Ward, Sando 2-story 5LDK

Hamamatsu City, Tenryu Ward, Sando
5LDK 142.23m² July 1980
Shinshiro City, Fukukawa Aza Tsukajima (Hon Nagashino Station) 2-story 7DK
4

$11,359

Shinshiro City, Fukukawa Aza Tsukajima (Hon Nagashino Station) 2-story 7DK

Shinshiro City, Fukukawa Aza Tsukajima
7DK 92.73m² September 1976
Kanazawa City, Sue-machi 14 (Nomachi Station) 2-story 4K
4

$15,072

Kanazawa City, Sue-machi 14 (Nomachi Station) 2-story 4K

Kanazawa City, Sue-machi 14
4K 71.21m² January 1985
Masato Town, Ojiya City 3-story building 7DK
4

$15,777

Masato Town, Ojiya City 3-story building 7DK

Masato Town, Ojiya City
7DK 275.27m² June 1978
14-minute walk from Hamayoshida Station on the JR Joban Line
4

$28,888

14-minute walk from Hamayoshida Station on the JR Joban Line

Nakakomatatsu, Inawashiro Town, Yamagata District
7DK 164.97m² July 1981
1-story 4SDK in Nishibushihashi, Yamamoto Town, Watari District (Hamayoshida Station)
4

$18,869

1-story 4SDK in Nishibushihashi, Yamamoto Town, Watari District (Hamayoshida Station)

Nishibushihashi, Yamamoto Town, Watari District
7DK 126.33m² June 1975
12-minute walk from Otaru Chikko Station on the JR Hakodate Main Line
4

$18,301

12-minute walk from Otaru Chikko Station on the JR Hakodate Main Line

Tomioka City, Tomioka
5DK 84.79m² December 1967
6100 m walk from Akita Station on the Akita Shinkansen
4

$17,584

6100 m walk from Akita Station on the Akita Shinkansen

2-story 4DK in Sakuracho 1-chome, Otaru City (Otaru Chikko Station)
3DK 65.41m² December 1989
Change of ownership
2

$15,777

Change of ownership

Reservation-based viewing from May 28 (Thu) to June 1 (Mon) *Same-day reservations OK. Please let us know your preferred date.
4SDK 66.19m² July 1975
Building coverage ratio: 60%
4

$9,426

Building coverage ratio: 60%

Otaru City, Sakura 1-chome
4DK 79.76m² August 1966
Used single-family home in Myojimayama, Hachinohe City

$18,921

Used single-family home in Myojimayama, Hachinohe City

Parking: Available (4 cars) Free, distance from property 0 m
5DK 64.45m² Land use zone: Unspecified
Summer campaign♪ The president is giving away 2 kg of rice or 500 g of frozen blueberries♪
3

$23,864

Summer campaign♪ The president is giving away 2 kg of rice or 500 g of frozen blueberries♪

Shikikawauchi Town, Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture
4LDK 149.68m2 November 1981
Close to Arao Station!! Just a short distance to the street with facilities like Aeon Town!!
3

$15,700

Close to Arao Station!! Just a short distance to the street with facilities like Aeon Town!!

Manda, Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture
3LDK 169.52m2 October 1993
The sea is right in front. Not a house for living, but a warehouse property for "those who can utilize it."
3

$25,120

The sea is right in front. Not a house for living, but a warehouse property for "those who can utilize it."

Washikiri Town, Shimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture
3DK 70m2 1988年1月
[Open house held] [Renovated/Immediate move-in possible] [Seismic reinforcement completed] New water facilities.
3

$12,560

[Open house held] [Renovated/Immediate move-in possible] [Seismic reinforcement completed] New water facilities.

400-15 Nodagō, Togitsu Town, Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture
4DK 42.97m2 May 1968
Renovation: Completed in March 2026, water facilities replacement: Toilet, Others: Please check details *The year and month represent the oldest renovation area
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$12,560

Renovation: Completed in March 2026, water facilities replacement: Toilet, Others: Please check details *The year and month represent the oldest renovation area

Other details: Person in charge: Uchida, Parking: Car space
3LDK 176.85m2 1928年1月
Building coverage ratio / Floor area ratio: 40% / 60%
3

$12,560

Building coverage ratio / Floor area ratio: 40% / 60%

Land rights: Ownership
6LDK 108.18m2 November 1971
[2-story 4LDK] [Immediate delivery available] [6 minutes on foot to elementary school] [Parking for 2 cars available]
3

$26,376

[2-story 4LDK] [Immediate delivery available] [6 minutes on foot to elementary school] [Parking for 2 cars available]

Hokkaido, Kitami City, Hiroaki Town
4LDK 97.6m2 November 1978
Hiroshima City, Asakita Ward, Ochiai Minami 1-chome (Akiyaguchi Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$22,088

Hiroshima City, Asakita Ward, Ochiai Minami 1-chome (Akiyaguchi Station) 2-story 3DK

Hiroshima City, Asakita Ward, Ochiai Minami 1-chome
3DK 67.63m² Tsuda Town, Masuda City
Hiroshima City, Asakita Ward, Kameyama 6-chome 2-story 5DK

$11,304

Hiroshima City, Asakita Ward, Kameyama 6-chome 2-story 5DK

Hiroshima City, Asakita Ward, Kameyama 6-chome
5DK 95.62m² February 1975
Nishiwaki City, Kano Town (Hie Station) 2-story 12DK
4

$17,690

Nishiwaki City, Kano Town (Hie Station) 2-story 12DK

Nishiwaki City, Kano Town
12DK 89.91m² January 1962
Hokuto City, Sudama Town, Wakamikko (Hinoharu Station) Single-story building 2K
4

$25,168

Hokuto City, Sudama Town, Wakamikko (Hinoharu Station) Single-story building 2K

Sudama Town, Wakamikko, Hokuto City
2K 40.57m² January 2001
Awara City, Tanaka (Awara Yunomachi Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$14,536

Awara City, Tanaka (Awara Yunomachi Station) 2-story 4DK

Awara City, Tanaka
4DK 94.10m² December 1976

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.