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

Up To

2.59 million yen
3

$16,301

2.59 million yen

Takizawa, Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture
3DK 104.66m2 January 1914
2.58 million yen
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$16,238

2.58 million yen

Midaka, Kawazu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture
5LDK 110.3m2 February 1976
2.5 million yen, Hanafuda, Inasa Town (Kanazashi Station)
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$15,735

2.5 million yen, Hanafuda, Inasa Town (Kanazashi Station)

Hanafuda, Inasa Town, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
5DK 82.64m2 August 1945
Kaminagao (Tanoguchi Station) 2.49 million yen
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$15,672

Kaminagao (Tanoguchi Station) 2.49 million yen

768 Kaminagao, Kawanehon Town, Haibara District, Shizuoka Prefecture
10K 249.65m2 January 1923
▼ The building area is 121.82㎡, spacious enough for family living.
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$14,476

▼ The building area is 121.82㎡, spacious enough for family living.

Ochi, Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture
5DK 121.82m2 April 1980
Delivery as-is. Please confirm the site yourself. No site guidance will be provided.
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$13,532

Delivery as-is. Please confirm the site yourself. No site guidance will be provided.

Tokuyama, Kawanehon Town, Haibara District, Shizuoka Prefecture
3LDK 84.13m2 November 1977
Momijigaoka Town (Kaminomiya Station) 2.1 million yen
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$13,217

Momijigaoka Town (Kaminomiya Station) 2.1 million yen

Momijigaoka Town, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture
4DK 87.36m2 May 1969
Delivery as-is; please inquire about estimates for renovations and removal of remaining items.
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$12,588

Delivery as-is; please inquire about estimates for renovations and removal of remaining items.

Baika Town, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture
6DK 57.91m2 1975年12月
Takasago Town (Shimada Station) 1.99 million yen
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$12,525

Takasago Town (Shimada Station) 1.99 million yen

Takasago Town, Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture
4K 56.87m2 November 1977
Ishibata Matsushita, Haruno Town 1.98 million yen
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$12,462

Ishibata Matsushita, Haruno Town 1.98 million yen

Ishibata Matsushita, Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
6DK 145.7m2 April 1950
Oka 1.3 million yen
3

$8,182

Oka 1.3 million yen

Oka, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture
4K 83.97m2 December 1973
Hirai 1 million yen
3

$6,294

Hirai 1 million yen

Hirai, Kannami Town, Tagata District, Shizuoka Prefecture
2LDK+S(納戸) 51.84m2 February 1973
Former Okakata Village 900,000 yen
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$5,664

Former Okakata Village 900,000 yen

Former Okakata Village, Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture
2K 39.66m2 December 1972
/Used house in Shishita, Numazu City/ A charming two-story house built in the Taisho era♪
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$5,035

/Used house in Shishita, Numazu City/ A charming two-story house built in the Taisho era♪

Shishita, Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
4DK 98.34m2 January 1924
Building not registered, repair needed for washroom exterior wall
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$3,147

Building not registered, repair needed for washroom exterior wall

2820-259 Urakawa, Sakuma-cho, Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
ワンルーム+S(納戸) 32.4m2 April 2015
Matsuzaka Town 4 (Nemoto Station), 4.7 million yen
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$29,581

Matsuzaka Town 4 (Nemoto Station), 4.7 million yen

Matsuzaka Town 4, Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture
3LDK 89.47m2 March 1976
Awano Higashi 4, 4.5 million yen
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$28,323

Awano Higashi 4, 4.5 million yen

Awano Higashi 4, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture
5DK 130.26m2 August 1972
Tashiro (Nishi-Kakamatsu Station), 4.5 million yen
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$28,323

Tashiro (Nishi-Kakamatsu Station), 4.5 million yen

Tashiro, Kakamatsu Town, Hashima District, Gifu Prefecture
5K 116.68m2 December 1965
Oaza Inatomi (Motosu Station), 4.5 million yen
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$28,323

Oaza Inatomi (Motosu Station), 4.5 million yen

Oaza Inatomi, Ono Town, Ibi District, Gifu Prefecture
6K 107.22m2 December 1970
◆Good sunlight exposure◆ About 14-minute walk from "Kakamatsu" Station◆ Rural scenery◆ Quiet residential area◆ Well-developed surrounding environment

$28,323

◆Good sunlight exposure◆ About 14-minute walk from "Kakamatsu" Station◆ Rural scenery◆ Quiet residential area◆ Well-developed surrounding environment

7 Yakushiji, Ginan Town, Hashima District, Gifu Prefecture
3LDK 70.77m2 November 1976
Tashiro (Nishi-Kakamatsu Station), 4.5 million yen
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$28,323

Tashiro (Nishi-Kakamatsu Station), 4.5 million yen

Tashiro, Kakamatsu Town, Hashima District, Gifu Prefecture
7DK 130.52m2 January 1966
Kamikawate (Chasho Station), 4.5 million yen
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$28,323

Kamikawate (Chasho Station), 4.5 million yen

Kamikawate, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture
5DK 134.24m2 October 1960
Heiwa Town 1 (Tajimi Station), 4.5 million yen
3

$28,323

Heiwa Town 1 (Tajimi Station), 4.5 million yen

1 Heiwa Town, Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture
5DK 85.72m2 November 1967
Nakano, Shokawa Town, 4.5 million yen
3

$28,323

Nakano, Shokawa Town, 4.5 million yen

Nakano, Shokawa Town, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture
1K+S(納戸) 40.91m2 June 2002

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.