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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Ichihara City, Junido (Chiharadai Station) 2-story building 6LDK
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$21,030

Ichihara City, Junido (Chiharadai Station) 2-story building 6LDK

Ichihara City, Junido
6LDK 145.74m² June 1985
Saitama City, Midori Ward, Oaza Mimuro (Kitaurawa Station) 2-story 4K
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$25,217

Saitama City, Midori Ward, Oaza Mimuro (Kitaurawa Station) 2-story 4K

Saitama City, Midori Ward, Oaza Mimuro
4K 50.69m² March 1973
Hokota City, Kumiage (Taiyo Station) 2-story 2LDK
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$22,176

Hokota City, Kumiage (Taiyo Station) 2-story 2LDK

Hokota City, Kumiai
2LDK 45.93m² April 1991
Fukushima City, Iizaka Town, Hirano, Furudate (Hirano Station) Single-story building 4DK
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$26,311

Fukushima City, Iizaka Town, Hirano, Furudate (Hirano Station) Single-story building 4DK

Fukushima City, Iizaka Town, Hirano, Furudate
4DK 72.70m² October 1976
Nakagawa Town, Nasu County, Oguchi (Karasuyama Station) 2-story building 8LDK
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$20,826

Nakagawa Town, Nasu County, Oguchi (Karasuyama Station) 2-story building 8LDK

Oguchi, Nakagawa Town, Nasu County
8LDK 140.00m² April 1970
Asahi-cho, Sano City (Sano Station) 2-story 3DK

$5,068

Asahi-cho, Sano City (Sano Station) 2-story 3DK

Asahi-cho, Sano City
3DK 59.50m² January 1985
Otaru City, Matsugae 1-chome (Otaru Station) 3-story building 5LDK
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$3,177

Otaru City, Matsugae 1-chome (Otaru Station) 3-story building 5LDK

Otaru City, Matsugae 1-chome
5LDK 109.89m² June 1977
This is a single-story house located in a quiet residential area.
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$24,076

This is a single-story house located in a quiet residential area.

7-7 Wakabadai, Ongacho, Ongagun, Fukuoka Prefecture
2LDK+S(納戸) 98.37m2 March 1995
Kure City, Nishitakagawa 2-chome (Kure Station) 2-story 4LDK
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$20,978

Kure City, Nishitakagawa 2-chome (Kure Station) 2-story 4LDK

Kure City, Nishitakagawa 2-chome
4LDK 95.22m² October 1992
Naruto City, Muya Town, Minamihama, Azuma Hama (Muya Station) 2-story building 4DK
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$18,933

Naruto City, Muya Town, Minamihama, Azuma Hama (Muya Station) 2-story building 4DK

Narutocity, Muya Town, Minamihama, Azuma Hama
4DK 72.71m² February 1979
Katsuragi Town, Ito District, Oaza Nakaifuru (Nakaifuru Station) Single-story building 10DK
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$18,374

Katsuragi Town, Ito District, Oaza Nakaifuru (Nakaifuru Station) Single-story building 10DK

Oaza Nakaifuru, Katsuragi Town, Ito District
10DK 99.17m² January 1935
Katsuragi Town, Ito District, Oaza Hiroura (Kasada Station) Single-story building 10SDK
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$17,740

Katsuragi Town, Ito District, Oaza Hiroura (Kasada Station) Single-story building 10SDK

Oaza Hiroura, Katsuragi Town, Ito District
10SDK 72.27m² January 1935
Ogura, Wakayama City (Kii Ogura Station) 2-story building 3DK
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$12,545

Ogura, Wakayama City (Kii Ogura Station) 2-story building 3DK

Ogura, Wakayama City
3DK 55.82m² September 1973
Katsuragi Town, Ito District, Oaza Myoji (Myoji Station) Single-story building 5SDK
4

$12,038

Katsuragi Town, Ito District, Oaza Myoji (Myoji Station) Single-story building 5SDK

Oaza Myoji, Katsuragi Town, Ito District
5SDK 49.58m² January 1935
Toyama City, Yao Town, Fukushima (Echitoku Yao Station) Single-story building 3LDK
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$12,622

Toyama City, Yao Town, Fukushima (Echitoku Yao Station) Single-story building 3LDK

Toyama City, Yao Town, Fukushima
3LDK 73.82m² 8.9 million yen
Nihonmatsu City, Obama, Fujimachi, 2-story, 5DK
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$15,777

Nihonmatsu City, Obama, Fujimachi, 2-story, 5DK

Nihonmatsu City, Obama, Fujimachi
5DK 86.76m² April 1963
Otsuka Town Nishinoato, Miyazaki City (Minami-Miyazaki Station) 2-story 3DK
4

$24,929

Otsuka Town Nishinoato, Miyazaki City (Minami-Miyazaki Station) 2-story 3DK

Otsuka Town Nishinoato, Miyazaki City
3DK 64.58m² April 1978
Yahatanishi Ward, Kitakyushu City, Arate 1-chome (Edamitsu Station) 2-story building 3DK
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$12,545

Yahatanishi Ward, Kitakyushu City, Arate 1-chome (Edamitsu Station) 2-story building 3DK

Arate 1-chome, Yahatanishi Ward, Kitakyushu City
3DK 54.63m² September 1970
Saijo City Nakano Ko (Iyo-Saijo Station) 3-story building 4SLDK
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$27,244

Saijo City Nakano Ko (Iyo-Saijo Station) 3-story building 4SLDK

Nakano Ko, Saijo City
4SLDK 142.42m² July 2000
Onomichi City Kurihara Town (Onomichi Station) Single-story building 5DK
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$23,810

Onomichi City Kurihara Town (Onomichi Station) Single-story building 5DK

Kurihara-cho, Onomichi City
5DK 65.27m² April 1974
2-story 3LDK in 2-chome, Hikonshima Enoura Town, Shimonoseki City (Shimonoseki Station)
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$15,777

2-story 3LDK in 2-chome, Hikonshima Enoura Town, Shimonoseki City (Shimonoseki Station)

2-chome, Hikonshima Enoura Town, Shimonoseki City
3LDK 94.39m² December 1975
Kasai City, Izumi Town, 2-story building, 8K
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$19,008

Kasai City, Izumi Town, 2-story building, 8K

Kasai City, Izumi Town
8K 368.23m² April 1912
Wakayama City, Hirai, 2-story, 4K
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$22,088

Wakayama City, Hirai, 2-story, 4K

Wakayama City, Hirai
4K 61.27m² April 1977
Inagawa Town, Kawabe District, Sasaoi, Higashida (Nissei Chuo Station) 2-story 4LDK
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$18,374

Inagawa Town, Kawabe District, Sasaoi, Higashida (Nissei Chuo Station) 2-story 4LDK

Sasaoi, Higashida, Inagawa Town, Kawabe District
4LDK 107.19m² January 1992

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.