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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$29,999

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Mitake 2.8 million yen
3

$17,561

Mitake 2.8 million yen

900-294 Mitake, Kiso Town, Kiso County, Nagano Prefecture
3LDK 76.18m2 July 1988
Oaza Ko (Nakano Matsukawa Station) 2.7 million yen
3

$16,934

Oaza Ko (Nakano Matsukawa Station) 2.7 million yen

Oaza Kosh, Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture
5DK+S(納戸) 113m2 November 1969
Oomoto Komotani 2.7 million yen
3

$16,934

Oomoto Komotani 2.7 million yen

Oomoto Komotani, Nagawa Town, Chiisagata District, Nagano Prefecture
3LDK 66.51m2 November 1987
Shimotakeishi 2.5 million yen
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$15,680

Shimotakeishi 2.5 million yen

Shimotakeishi, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture
5DK 92.56m2 January 1922
Land area is over 100 tsubo! There is a beautiful garden, and the view is also excellent!
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$15,680

Land area is over 100 tsubo! There is a beautiful garden, and the view is also excellent!

2666-1 Kasuga, Saku City, Nagano Prefecture
7DK 135.53m2 January 1963
Ken (Tanaka Station) 2 million yen
3

$12,544

Ken (Tanaka Station) 2 million yen

Ken, Togakushi City, Nagano Prefecture
6DK 154.8m2 October 1966
Suwagata (Jokita Station) 1.98 million yen
3

$12,418

Suwagata (Jokita Station) 1.98 million yen

Suwagata, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture
3K 67.94m2 August 1962
Furumachi 1.95 million yen
3

$12,230

Furumachi 1.95 million yen

Furumachi, Nagawa Town, Chiisagata District, Nagano Prefecture
2DK 54.53m2 January 1973
Soboyou 1.9 million yen
3

$11,916

Soboyou 1.9 million yen

Soboyou, Sanada Town, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture
7DK 154.54m2 January 1932
Maeyama 1.8 million yen
3

$11,289

Maeyama 1.8 million yen

Maeyama, Saku City, Nagano Prefecture
2DK 33.39m2 October 1994
Higashi-Oshima, Moka City - Single-story 8DK + barn
3

$24,962

Higashi-Oshima, Moka City - Single-story 8DK + barn

772 Higashi-Oshima, Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture
9DK 306.76m2 January 1947
Kawaji Onsen Kawaji, Nikko City - 2-story 7K
3

$24,962

Kawaji Onsen Kawaji, Nikko City - 2-story 7K

22-120 Kawaji Onsen Kawaji, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture
7K 131.05m2 September 1980
Asahi, Nasukarasuyama City - 2-story 5DK [Commercial use allowed]
3

$18,690

Asahi, Nasukarasuyama City - 2-story 5DK [Commercial use allowed]

2-7-22 Asahi, Nasukarasuyama City, Tochigi Prefecture
5DK 101.02m2 March 1980
Wakakusa, Otawara City - Single-story 4DK
3

$18,690

Wakakusa, Otawara City - Single-story 4DK

1-150-3 Wakakusa, Otawara City, Tochigi Prefecture
4DK 95.38m2 June 1983
Kinugawa Onsen Taki, Nikko City - 2-story 7DK
3

$15,554

Kinugawa Onsen Taki, Nikko City - 2-story 7DK

858-10 Kinugawa Onsen Taki, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture
7DK 105.78m2 January 1974
Chuo, Otawara City - Single-story 2K [Recommended for stores]
3

$9,282

Chuo, Otawara City - Single-story 2K [Recommended for stores]

1-2293-4 Chuo, Otawara City, Tochigi Prefecture
2K 66.94m2 January 1917
Asahi Town, Kanuma City - Single-story 3K
3

$9,282

Asahi Town, Kanuma City - Single-story 3K

1118-6 Asahi Town, Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture
3K 39.66m2 January 1927
Detached house with land lease rights near Keikyu Shioiri Station in a quiet residential area. Accessible via two lines: Keikyu Line and Yokosuka Line.
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$7,526

Detached house with land lease rights near Keikyu Shioiri Station in a quiet residential area. Accessible via two lines: Keikyu Line and Yokosuka Line.

5 Shioiricho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture
5LDK 85.28m2 May 1990
◆ Shimizu-cho, Otaru City ◆ Located on elevated ground with a view of the coastline ◆

$3,763

◆ Shimizu-cho, Otaru City ◆ Located on elevated ground with a view of the coastline ◆

Shimizu-cho, Otaru City, Hokkaido
5LDK 87.76m2 September 1968
Amakusa City, Hamazaki Town, 2-story building, 10DK
4

$11,303

Amakusa City, Hamazaki Town, 2-story building, 10DK

Amakusa City, Hamazaki Town
10DK 234.67m² January 1988
Himeji City, Tadera 6-chome (Harima-Takaoka Station) 2-story 4DK
3

$12,418

Himeji City, Tadera 6-chome (Harima-Takaoka Station) 2-story 4DK

Himeji City, Tadera 6-chome
4DK 49.59m² May 1968
Asahi Ward, Osaka City, Takadon 6-chome (Sekime-Takadon Station) 2-story 2LDK
4

$12,622

Asahi Ward, Osaka City, Takadon 6-chome (Sekime-Takadon Station) 2-story 2LDK

Takadon 6-chome, Asahi Ward, Osaka City
2LDK 47.52m² May 1968
Susono City, Chippuku-ga-oka 1-chome (Susono Station) 2-story 3LDK
4

$9,765

Susono City, Chippuku-ga-oka 1-chome (Susono Station) 2-story 3LDK

Susono City, Chippuku-ga-oka 1-chome
3LDK 90.62m² December 1988
Agano City, Hatae, Single-story building, 1DK
4

$9,480

Agano City, Hatae, Single-story building, 1DK

Hatake, Agano City
1DK 52.89m² January 1987

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.