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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It has charm and is in good condition! Why not DIY it to your liking? The surrounding environment is also good.
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$20,140

It has charm and is in good condition! Why not DIY it to your liking? The surrounding environment is also good.

Inaricho, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
4DK 90.08m2 January 1923
Oaza Kasashima (Kasashima Station) 3.2 million yen
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$20,140

Oaza Kasashima (Kasashima Station) 3.2 million yen

392-1 Oaza Kasashima, Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture
8DK+S(納戸) 190.64m2 September 1968
Okano Town, Kiyosato Ward 3 million yen
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$18,882

Okano Town, Kiyosato Ward 3 million yen

867-1 Okano Town, Kiyosato Ward, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture
7DK 161.02m2 1980年8月
Ichinosawa (Iwapara Ski Resort Mae Station) 3 million yen
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$18,882

Ichinosawa (Iwapara Ski Resort Mae Station) 3 million yen

Ichinosawa, Minami Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture
2LDK 95.85m2 January 1946
Mitsuyahama, Kakizaki Ward (Jokuhama Station) 3 million yen
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$18,882

Mitsuyahama, Kakizaki Ward (Jokuhama Station) 3 million yen

Mitsuyahama, Kakizaki Ward, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture
5DK 191.84m2 June 1971
Gotenyama Town (Takada Station) 3 million yen
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$18,882

Gotenyama Town (Takada Station) 3 million yen

Gotenyama Town, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture
5DK 92.18m2 May 1972
◎ 7DK with a focus on Japanese-style rooms ◎ Includes a shutter garage ◎ 6-minute walk to elementary school
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$18,882

◎ 7DK with a focus on Japanese-style rooms ◎ Includes a shutter garage ◎ 6-minute walk to elementary school

Mitsuyahama, Kakizaki Ward, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture
7DK 191.84m2 June 1971
Under negotiation
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$18,882

Under negotiation

2 Nakamonmae, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture
6DK 81.97m2 July 1977
Reinforced concrete 3-story building ♪ Parking for 4 cars available! Spacious 25-tatami LDK! About a 5-minute walk to the station ♪
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$18,882

Reinforced concrete 3-story building ♪ Parking for 4 cars available! Spacious 25-tatami LDK! About a 5-minute walk to the station ♪

Kakizaki, Kakizaki Ward, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture
4LDK 295.48m2 1980年8月
Kasuga 2,500,000 yen
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$15,735

Kasuga 2,500,000 yen

Kasuga, Saku City, Nagano Prefecture
7DK 171.89m2 January 1963
Tezuka 1,980,000 yen
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$12,462

Tezuka 1,980,000 yen

Tezuka, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture
6DK 134.47m2 June 1979
Nishiyahata (Ryuo Station) 4.5 million yen
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$28,323

Nishiyahata (Ryuo Station) 4.5 million yen

Nishihachiman, Kai City, Yamanashi Prefecture
4DK 77.83m2 January 1983
A used house in a quiet residential area♪ All rooms are over 6 tatami mats♪ Parking space for 3 cars is possible◎
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$28,323

A used house in a quiet residential area♪ All rooms are over 6 tatami mats♪ Parking space for 3 cars is possible◎

Hakugurocho, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture
4DK 73.69m2 October 1975
The covered parking can accommodate 2 cars in tandem! There is a garden and storage that can be used for hobbies.
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$28,323

The covered parking can accommodate 2 cars in tandem! There is a garden and storage that can be used for hobbies.

1-92 Shin Kanedai, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture
4DK 91.08m2 April 1974
Mikazone (Shinmachiguchi Station) 4.5 million yen
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$28,323

Mikazone (Shinmachiguchi Station) 4.5 million yen

17-18, 17-19 Mikazone, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture
10DK 267.51m2 January 1961
Daikoji 4.5 million yen
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$28,323

Daikoji 4.5 million yen

Daikoji, Uozu City, Toyama Prefecture
7DK+S(納戸) 95.1m2 January 1963
Located within the Marubeni Fujizakura Resort area. A single-story villa nestled in greenery.
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$28,323

Located within the Marubeni Fujizakura Resort area. A single-story villa nestled in greenery.

Narusawa Village, Minami-Tsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture
2LDK 59.62m2 August 1974
Dodo (Shiozaki Station) 4.2 million yen
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$26,434

Dodo (Shiozaki Station) 4.2 million yen

1691-26 Dodo, Minami-Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture
5DK 101.08m2 February 1980
Shimo-Wada, Nanaho Town (Saruhashi Station) 4 million yen
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$25,176

Shimo-Wada, Nanaho Town (Saruhashi Station) 4 million yen

Shimo-Wada, Nanaho Town, Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture
4LDK 81.14m2 March 1992
Hirano 3.8 million yen
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$23,917

Hirano 3.8 million yen

Hirano, Yamanashi Prefecture, Minami-Tsuru District, Yamanakako Village
1LDK+S(納戸) 60.14m2 August 1984
Kofu-chu, Kofu Station 3.8 million yen
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$23,917

Kofu-chu, Kofu Station 3.8 million yen

Kofu-chu, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture
4K 66.24m2 June 1972
A used detached house located in a quiet residential area, with a well-developed surrounding area♪
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$23,917

A used detached house located in a quiet residential area, with a well-developed surrounding area♪

4, Ise, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture
7K 100.17m2 July 1977
Higashide, Takane Town (Kiyosato Station) 3,500,000 yen
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$22,029

Higashide, Takane Town (Kiyosato Station) 3,500,000 yen

Higashide, Takane Town, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture
1LDK 48.15m2 April 2005
Traditional-style 5DK. Land area 69.91 tsubo, well-lit and ventilated, a comfortable home.
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$22,029

Traditional-style 5DK. Land area 69.91 tsubo, well-lit and ventilated, a comfortable home.

Aoyanagi Town, Fujikawa Town, Minami Koma District, Yamanashi Prefecture
5DK 139.64m2 October 1969

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.