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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Choshi City, Shimizu-cho (Hon-Choshi Station) 2-story building 1LDK
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$23,857

Choshi City, Shimizu-cho (Hon-Choshi Station) 2-story building 1LDK

Choshi City, Shimizucho
1LDK 126.64m² 2.78 million yen
Kiryu City, Kawauchi-cho 3-chome, 2-story, 4DK
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$26,880

Kiryu City, Kawauchi-cho 3-chome, 2-story, 4DK

Kawauchi 3-chome, Kiryu City
4DK 101.83m² December 1981
Hokota City, Nijuusaku (Kitaura Lakeside Station) 2-story 2DK
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$17,670

Hokota City, Nijuusaku (Kitaura Lakeside Station) 2-story 2DK

Nijuusaku, Hokota City
2DK 54.53m² April 1989
Midori City, Omama Town Omama (near Kiryu Stadium Station) Single-story building 3K
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$12,622

Midori City, Omama Town Omama (near Kiryu Stadium Station) Single-story building 3K

Omama Town, Midori City
3K 63.46m² April 1974
Misakidai 1-chome, Hachinohe City (Shirakawa Station) 2-story 7DK
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$28,399

Misakidai 1-chome, Hachinohe City (Shirakawa Station) 2-story 7DK

Misakidai 1-chome, Hachinohe City
7DK 265.33m² August 1978
~Used house in Ashiwa 2-chome, Fukui City~ Owner change property~
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$28,800

~Used house in Ashiwa 2-chome, Fukui City~ Owner change property~

2-5-27 Ashiwa, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
4K 89.14m2 August 1976
Used property for sale in Awatabe Town, Echizen City! Close to Hanagatami Elementary School and drugstores!
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$19,200

Used property for sale in Awatabe Town, Echizen City! Close to Hanagatami Elementary School and drugstores!

39-17-5 Kamimasa Gonji, Awatabe Town, Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture
4LDK 118.12m2 April 1980
The sunset viewed from the Echizen Coast is captivating!
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$16,640

The sunset viewed from the Echizen Coast is captivating!

Omi Town, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
8LDK 170.75m2 January 1955
~3DK used house in Motomachi 3-chome, Katsuyama City~ A location blessed with a good environment for raising children!!
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$16,000

~3DK used house in Motomachi 3-chome, Katsuyama City~ A location blessed with a good environment for raising children!!

3-220-5 Motomachi, Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture (2-1)
3DK 134.69m2 December 1976
5 minutes by car to Mikuni Shopping World Iza!
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$16,000

5 minutes by car to Mikuni Shopping World Iza!

Kawakuzan, Mikuni Town, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture
5DK 151.77m2 June 1979
A traditional house that was originally a clinic built before the war. Renovation is needed, but it is a building with character.
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$11,520

A traditional house that was originally a clinic built before the war. Renovation is needed, but it is a building with character.

Yoshizaki 2, Awara City, Fukui Prefecture
7DK+S(納戸) 239.99m2 March 1911
Oita City, Fujimigaoka Higashi 2-chome (Bungo Kokubun Station) Single-story building 5DK
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$28,800

Oita City, Fujimigaoka Higashi 2-chome (Bungo Kokubun Station) Single-story building 5DK

Oita City, Fujimigaoka Higashi 2-chome
5DK 90.70m² September 1975
1,000,000 yen, Imose-ushi (Imose-ushi Station)
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$6,400

1,000,000 yen, Imose-ushi (Imose-ushi Station)

25-20 Imose-ushi, Uryu District, Hokkaido
3LDK 95.58m2 September 1967
3 Ogi-cho 1,000,000 yen
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$6,400

3 Ogi-cho 1,000,000 yen

3-5-5 Ogi-cho, Takikawa City, Hokkaido
4LDK 229.24m2 November 1974
9-21-133 Nishi-Hachijo Kita, Nayoro City, Hokkaido 1,000,000 yen
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$6,400

9-21-133 Nishi-Hachijo Kita, Nayoro City, Hokkaido 1,000,000 yen

9-21-133 Nishi-Hachijo Kita, Nayoro City, Hokkaido
4LDK+S(納戸) 49.57m2 October 1975
1,000,000 yen, Ishikura-cho (Ishikura Station)
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$6,400

1,000,000 yen, Ishikura-cho (Ishikura Station)

Ishikura-cho, Mori Town, Kameda District, Hokkaido
4LDK 90.27m2 June 1971
1,000,000 yen, Kita-ryu
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$6,400

1,000,000 yen, Kita-ryu

377-10 Kita-ryu, Numata Town, Uryu District, Hokkaido
3LDK 97.7m2 July 1986
Okitsu 2 1 million yen
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$6,400

Okitsu 2 1 million yen

2-38-6 Okitsu, Kushiro City, Hokkaido
4LDK 88.88m2 June 1970
Kitabunkyo 4 1 million yen
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$6,400

Kitabunkyo 4 1 million yen

4-2-26 Kitabunkyo, Akabira City, Hokkaido
4LDK 98.53m2 July 1982
5 Ariakecho 1 million yen
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$6,400

5 Ariakecho 1 million yen

5-1-72 Ariakecho, Takikawa City, Hokkaido
3LDK 89.43m2 September 1977
Ainu Town (Ainu Station) 1 million yen
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$6,400

Ainu Town (Ainu Station) 1 million yen

Ainu Town, Kitami City, Hokkaido
4LDK 82.62m2 July 1970
Motomachi 1 million yen
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$6,400

Motomachi 1 million yen

16-13 Motomachi, Kamikawa-gun, Kenbuchi Town, Hokkaido
5LDK+S(納戸) 115.26m2 August 1971
◆ 2 minutes walk from JR Hakodate Main Line "Toyonuma" station ◆
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$6,336

◆ 2 minutes walk from JR Hakodate Main Line "Toyonuma" station ◆

19-1-18 Higashi 5-jo Minami, Sunagawa City, Hokkaido
5LDK+S(納戸) 107.64m2 October 1976
◆ 4LDK house ◆ With a windbreak room ◆ 500m to Tsuruha Drugstore ◆ Quiet residential area
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$6,336

◆ 4LDK house ◆ With a windbreak room ◆ 500m to Tsuruha Drugstore ◆ Quiet residential area

5-1-70 Ariakecho, Takikawa City, Hokkaido
4LDK 95.22m2 December 1973

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.