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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~Can be considered for investment~ Located about 9 minutes on foot from Shioiri Station on a hill
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$28,800

~Can be considered for investment~ Located about 9 minutes on foot from Shioiri Station on a hill

5-18-13 Shioiri-cho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture
3K 33.05m2 January 1912
Recommended for both residential and investment purposes.
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$24,960

Recommended for both residential and investment purposes.

Kaneda, Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture
4K 67.89m2 November 1982
Immediate delivery available, land over 50 tsubo, good sunlight, lush residential area, good ventilation
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$24,960

Immediate delivery available, land over 50 tsubo, good sunlight, lush residential area, good ventilation

3 Hodogaya-cho, Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
3K 58.27m2 April 1958
The view to the south is a full plum grove. / Good view, sunlight, and ventilation
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$19,200

The view to the south is a full plum grove. / Good view, sunlight, and ventilation

Taura Daisakucho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture
5DK 109.72m2 August 1972
Misaki 2, 2,980,000 yen
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$19,072

Misaki 2, 2,980,000 yen

2-17-17 Misaki, Miura City, Kanagawa Prefecture
4DK 85.03m2 June 1978
17 minutes on foot from Yokosuka Chuo Station. A property with a good view on a hill. It's a terrace house. Renovation...
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$17,920

17 minutes on foot from Yokosuka Chuo Station. A property with a good view on a hill. It's a terrace house. Renovation...

4 Kamimachi, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture
4LDK 87.76m2 February 1978
Kamigo Beppu (Ina Kamigo Station) 2.5 million yen
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$16,000

Kamigo Beppu (Ina Kamigo Station) 2.5 million yen

Kamigo Beppu, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture
5LDK 103.5m2 June 1977
2.3 million yen
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$14,720

2.3 million yen

3159-314 Otaki Village, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture
1LDK 59.95m2 January 1979
Fukushima 2.3 million yen
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$14,720

Fukushima 2.3 million yen

82-213 Fukushima, Kiso Town, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture
2LDK 61.42m2 January 1992
Hoshigaoka (Shimosuwa Station) 2 million yen
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$12,800

Hoshigaoka (Shimosuwa Station) 2 million yen

Hoshigaoka, Shimosuwa Town, Suwa District, Nagano Prefecture
3K 61.27m2 August 1971
Takato Town Fujisawa Katakura 2 million yen
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$12,800

Takato Town Fujisawa Katakura 2 million yen

5335 Fujisawa Katakura, Takato Town, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture
7DK 130.57m2 January 1891
Mitake 2 million yen
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$12,800

Mitake 2 million yen

Mitake, Kiso Town, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture
2LDK 75.35m2 November 1995
1.8 million yen
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$11,520

1.8 million yen

3159-397 Otaki Village, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture
4LDK 102.87m2、うち地下室22.68m2 August 1977
Kamigo Kuroda (Ina Kamigo Station) 1.8 million yen
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$11,520

Kamigo Kuroda (Ina Kamigo Station) 1.8 million yen

Kamigo Kuroda, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture
7DK 119.24m2 April 1979
1,800,000 yen, Mitake
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$11,520

1,800,000 yen, Mitake

896-71 Mitake, Kiso Town, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture
ワンルーム 50.5m2 January 1994
1,780,000 yen, Sanada Town Sobayo
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$11,392

1,780,000 yen, Sanada Town Sobayo

Sanada Town Sobayo, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture
4K 66.77m2 January 1912
1,200,000 yen, Daimon Himeki
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$7,680

1,200,000 yen, Daimon Himeki

Daimon Himeki, Nagawa Town, Chiisagata District, Nagano Prefecture
2DK 63.33m2 November 1972
900,000 yen, Negishi
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$5,760

900,000 yen, Negishi

Negishi, Saku City, Nagano Prefecture
3DK 49.27m2 June 1981
800,000 yen, Mitake
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$5,120

800,000 yen, Mitake

900-169 Mitake, Kiso Town, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture
2LDK 49.68m2 December 1977
This property is built on a man-made ground with a good view. There are no issues on the hazard map.
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$5,120

This property is built on a man-made ground with a good view. There are no issues on the hazard map.

2 Kawagishi Ue, Okaya City, Nagano Prefecture
4DK+S(納戸) 103.51m2 July 1974
◇No parking◇ Reconstruction not possible
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$11,520

◇No parking◇ Reconstruction not possible

1 Nishibuncho, Ome City, Tokyo
3DK 180m2 January 1945
◇ 4LDK + S. Good sunlight with two sides of windows ◇ Plenty of storage space with a storage room
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$28,800

◇ 4LDK + S. Good sunlight with two sides of windows ◇ Plenty of storage space with a storage room

Arai, Shinto-mura, Kitagunma-gun, Gunma Prefecture
4LDK+S(納戸) 106.02m2 November 1980
◇ Land area over 70 tsubo ◇ Parking for 2 or more cars in parallel on the premises ◇ Quiet residential area
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$22,400

◇ Land area over 70 tsubo ◇ Parking for 2 or more cars in parallel on the premises ◇ Quiet residential area

Nakano, Ōra-machi, Ōra-gun, Gunma Prefecture
6DK 103.26m2 November 1977
◇ About 9 minutes on foot to Nishiyamana Station ◇ About 10 minutes by car to Fujioka IC ◇ Quiet residential area
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$18,560

◇ About 9 minutes on foot to Nishiyamana Station ◇ About 10 minutes by car to Fujioka IC ◇ Quiet residential area

Iwai, Yoshii-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture
4LK 106.91m2 October 1974

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.