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.

19706

Properties

$62

Starting From

$29,999

Up To

Popular Tamuka area. A compact layout perfect for a couple!
3

$10,240

Popular Tamuka area. A compact layout perfect for a couple!

Dan no Hira, Tamuka, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture
4K 77.81m2 June 1979
How about living in a place where you can see Mount Iwaki?♪
3

$9,600

How about living in a place where you can see Mount Iwaki?♪

3-13 Oyanagi, Katsuhara, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture
4LDK 106.82m2 April 1984
8 minutes on foot from Owani Onsen Station, 4LDK + impressive large storage for a spacious living.
3

$9,600

8 minutes on foot from Owani Onsen Station, 4LDK + impressive large storage for a spacious living.

Namu Amida Sawa, Oaza Owani, Minami Tsugaru District, Aomori Prefecture
4LDK 128.29m2 November 1993
Chigari 4 (Aomori Station) 1,300,000 yen
3

$8,320

Chigari 4 (Aomori Station) 1,300,000 yen

Chigari 4, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
4DK 86.33m2 September 1967
Recommended used house for business in 2-chome Higashino, Towada City/
3

$7,680

Recommended used house for business in 2-chome Higashino, Towada City/

2 Higashino, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture
11DK 267.36m2 December 1965
Wada, Oaza Ootawara 1,200,000 yen
3

$7,680

Wada, Oaza Ootawara 1,200,000 yen

Wada, Oaza Ootawara, Itayanagi Town, Kitatsugaru District, Aomori Prefecture
6DK 99.37m2 July 1977
Partially renovated used house with water facilities, the front road has a snow melting ditch for安心 in winter♪
3

$7,680

Partially renovated used house with water facilities, the front road has a snow melting ditch for安心 in winter♪

147-2 Hayase, Tsuruta Town, Kitatsugaru District, Aomori Prefecture
4LDK 153.12m2 June 1968
This is a recommended property for renovation. Please consult us for renovation plans.
3

$6,400

This is a recommended property for renovation. Please consult us for renovation plans.

3 Jiyugaoka, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture
6DK 119.47m2 June 1977
Mokuzou Ohata Miyazaki (Mokuzou Station) 1,000,000 yen
3

$6,400

Mokuzou Ohata Miyazaki (Mokuzou Station) 1,000,000 yen

Ohata Miyazaki, Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture
10K 267.78m2 January 1975
Approximately 617.9 tsubo of land! Very spacious☆
3

$3,840

Approximately 617.9 tsubo of land! Very spacious☆

Nakawata, Hirai, Hachinohe Town, Minami Tsugaru District, Aomori Prefecture
3DK+S(納戸) 80.99m2 October 1979
Mokuzou Ohata Miyazaki (Mokuzou Station) 500,000 yen
3

$3,200

Mokuzou Ohata Miyazaki (Mokuzou Station) 500,000 yen

Ohata Miyazaki, Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture
5LK 162.58m2 May 1982
● Just a 3-minute walk to Kainuma Station! A café property with good convenience! ● Many rooms available
4

$29,440

● Just a 3-minute walk to Kainuma Station! A café property with good convenience! ● Many rooms available

Juunibayashi, Kainuma, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture
6K 193.85m2 May 1974
Yamauchi Hiranozawa, Minami Aino-no (Aino-no Station) 4.6 million yen
3

$29,440

Yamauchi Hiranozawa, Minami Aino-no (Aino-no Station) 4.6 million yen

Yamauchi Hiranozawa, Yokote City, Akita Prefecture
7DK+2S(納戸) 209.87m2 April 1990
Honda Nakacho 4.55 million yen
3

$29,120

Honda Nakacho 4.55 million yen

Honda Nakacho, Yuri-Honjo City, Akita Prefecture
3DK 75.77m2 December 1969
Maegou Ichiban-cho (Yokote Station) 4.5 million yen
3

$28,800

Maegou Ichiban-cho (Yokote Station) 4.5 million yen

Maegou Ichiban-cho, Yokote City, Akita Prefecture
6DK+S(納戸) 140.74m2 March 1988
Itoku Noshiro Tsuromachi Store, Aeon Noshiro Store, and elementary and junior high schools are within a 10-minute walk♪
3

$27,392

Itoku Noshiro Tsuromachi Store, Aeon Noshiro Store, and elementary and junior high schools are within a 10-minute walk♪

Suehiro-cho, Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture
4LDK 104.74m2 September 1995
The property is located right in front of National Route 101, providing excellent access. Shopping and daily convenience facilities are abundant!
3

$27,392

The property is located right in front of National Route 101, providing excellent access. Shopping and daily convenience facilities are abundant!

Hanazono-cho, Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture
6DK 141.33m2 March 1975
Shindo 4 million yen
3

$25,600

Shindo 4 million yen

Shindo, Akita City, Akita Prefecture
5DK 140.33m2 January 1984
A single-story 7DK house on a spacious 352.29 tsubo lot♪ A home nestled in a quiet and tranquil environment
3

$25,600

A single-story 7DK house on a spacious 352.29 tsubo lot♪ A home nestled in a quiet and tranquil environment

Shikanoto, Yuwa Tsubakigawa, Akita City, Akita Prefecture
7DK 137.99m2 March 1968
Iijima Nezumi 3 (Kamiiijima Station) 4 million yen
3

$25,600

Iijima Nezumi 3 (Kamiiijima Station) 4 million yen

3-7-17, Iijima Nezumi, Akita City, Akita Prefecture
5K 95.5m2 May 1978
■ 2-story, 6DK used house!■ Parking for 2 cars!■ 15 minutes on foot to Hachirogata Station
3

$25,536

■ 2-story, 6DK used house!■ Parking for 2 cars!■ 15 minutes on foot to Hachirogata Station

115-5, Ichinichichi, Hachirogata Town, Minami Akita County, Akita Prefecture
6DK 135.2m2 January 1968
[Single-story house with sunroom] Achieve a comfortable life with a spacious one-floor design
3

$24,960

[Single-story house with sunroom] Achieve a comfortable life with a spacious one-floor design

Yokonagane, Shimohama Hegawa, Akita City, Akita Prefecture
3LDK 143.23m2 September 1970
■ Used house in the Izumi area!■ Compact 3SLD■ 6 minutes on foot to the kindergarten!
3

$24,960

■ Used house in the Izumi area!■ Compact 3SLD■ 6 minutes on foot to the kindergarten!

Izumi Baba, Akita City, Akita Prefecture
3LDK+S(納戸) 97.38m2 November 1964
■ Land over 100 tsubo☆■ Parking for 3 cars!■ All rooms over 6 tatami mats!
3

$24,320

■ Land over 100 tsubo☆■ Parking for 3 cars!■ All rooms over 6 tatami mats!

Kamiekawa, Tenno, Katagami City, Akita Prefecture
6LDK 135.39m2 April 1980

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.