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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Starting From

$29,999

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300,000 yen, Oaza Araajiroura (Saiki Station)
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$1,888

300,000 yen, Oaza Araajiroura (Saiki Station)

Oaza Araajiroura, Saiki City, Oita Prefecture
4DK 126.35m2 June 1970
Tsumamachi 2 2.48 million yen
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$15,609

Tsumamachi 2 2.48 million yen

2 Tsumamachi, Nishitosa City, Miyazaki Prefecture
4DK 85.84m2 January 1976
Oaza Saiwaki (Mimizu Station) 2 million yen
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$12,588

Oaza Saiwaki (Mimizu Station) 2 million yen

Oaza Saiwaki, Hyuga City, Miyazaki Prefecture
5DK 97.99m2 February 1979
Oaza Kabayama (Mimata Station) 1.98 million yen
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$12,462

Oaza Kabayama (Mimata Station) 1.98 million yen

Oaza Kabayama, Mimata Town, Kitamorokata District, Miyazaki Prefecture
6DK 66.11m2 January 1945
Mikawa Town 1.5 million yen
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$9,441

Mikawa Town 1.5 million yen

Mikawa Town, Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture
6DK 67.83m2 April 1950
176 tsubo of land area, south-facing with good sunlight on the second floor with no buildings in front
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$22,029

176 tsubo of land area, south-facing with good sunlight on the second floor with no buildings in front

Main area of Nishimaki, Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture
7DK 143.18m2 October 1976
☆Parking available☆Good access to Yatsushiro Minami IC☆Hinagu Elementary and Junior High School area☆
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$17,623

☆Parking available☆Good access to Yatsushiro Minami IC☆Hinagu Elementary and Junior High School area☆

1798-3 Hinagu Otsubo Town, Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture
6DK 141.7m2 November 1975
☆Spacious land over 188 tsubo!☆Quiet and calm living environment☆
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$14,476

☆Spacious land over 188 tsubo!☆Quiet and calm living environment☆

Tajima, Suimachi, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture
2K 42.37m2 January 1979
[Loan not possible, reconstruction not possible, road width less than 2.5m, landslide disaster warning
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$14,476

[Loan not possible, reconstruction not possible, road width less than 2.5m, landslide disaster warning

Main area, Tajima, Sui Town, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture
2K 42.37m2 January 1979
[Landslide disaster warning area, 0 parking spaces, water leakage present, reconstruction not possible] 2nd floor
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$12,588

[Landslide disaster warning area, 0 parking spaces, water leakage present, reconstruction not possible] 2nd floor

Main area, Ushibuka Town, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
5DK 126.75m2 October 1973
Oaza Iromi (Minami-Aso Shirakawa Water Source Station) 1.7 million yen
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$10,699

Oaza Iromi (Minami-Aso Shirakawa Water Source Station) 1.7 million yen

Oaza Iromi, Takamori Town, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture
ワンルーム 38.69m2 January 1991
☆ An 8DK used house has come up in Nagase, Tamana City ☆ Within 15 minutes by car to the center of Tamana City
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$7,552

☆ An 8DK used house has come up in Nagase, Tamana City ☆ Within 15 minutes by car to the center of Tamana City

Nagase, Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture
8DK 57.19m2 January 1953
Hoshitori 1 (Ishibashi Station) 4 million yen
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$25,176

Hoshitori 1 (Ishibashi Station) 4 million yen

Hoshitori 1, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
9K 116.92m2 December 1980
Shinokimachi (Ishibashi Station) 4 million yen
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$25,176

Shinokimachi (Ishibashi Station) 4 million yen

Shinokimachi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
3DK 59.99m2 November 1962
Egawa-cho 3.5 million yen
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$22,029

Egawa-cho 3.5 million yen

Egawa-cho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
4DK 80.1m2 December 1973
Nijigaoka-cho (Michi-no-O Station) 3.5 million yen
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$22,029

Nijigaoka-cho (Michi-no-O Station) 3.5 million yen

Nijigaoka-cho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
4K 70.38m2 June 1973
Nabarishi 1 (Michi-no-O Station) 3.5 million yen
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$22,029

Nabarishi 1 (Michi-no-O Station) 3.5 million yen

Nabarishi 1, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
4DK 65.66m2 January 1966
■The currently unregistered extension will be registered before handover
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$22,029

■The currently unregistered extension will be registered before handover

Mihara 2, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
5DK 67.41m2 May 1973
Oote 2 3.5 million yen
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$22,029

Oote 2 3.5 million yen

Oote 2, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
2LDK 67.68m2 December 1973
Oote 2 (Wakabacho Station) 3.3 million yen
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$20,770

Oote 2 (Wakabacho Station) 3.3 million yen

Oote 2, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
5DK 98.96m2 June 1979
Kosugemachi 2,700,000 yen
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$16,993

Kosugemachi 2,700,000 yen

Kosugemachi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
3DK 75.06m2 January 1970
Hamahira 2,500,000 yen
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$15,735

Hamahira 2,500,000 yen

1 Hamahira, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
3DK 96.97m2 November 1972
Oribashimachi 2,000,000 yen
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$12,588

Oribashimachi 2,000,000 yen

Oribashimachi, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture
2LDK 59.5m2 January 1974
Recommended for those who want to freely arrange walls and floors with DIY!
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$12,588

Recommended for those who want to freely arrange walls and floors with DIY!

Kanokomae-cho, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture
4DK 75.1m2 March 1968

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.