Tokyo for $70K? A Rare Find in Nishi-Tokyo

Can you really buy a house in Tokyo for the price of a used car? This surprisingly livable 3DK home in Nishitokyo says yes. Built in 1982 and recently delisted at just ¥10 million (~$70,000 USD), it’s a rare find in one of the world’s most famously expensive cities.

📍 Minamimachi 1, Nishitokyo City, Tokyo

Tucked in a quiet, low-rise residential pocket just 12 minutes on foot from Seibu Yanagisawa Station, the home offers more than just affordability -- it offers possibility. Compact but functional, with solid bones, a small garden, and a Tokyo address, it challenges the typical image of an “Akiya” as a crumbling teardown.

It’s one of those rare listings that makes you stop mid-scroll, and reminds us that, even in the Tokyo metro area, accessible entry points still exist if you know where to look.

💰 Full Cost Breakdown: What You’ll Actually Spend

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(Prices as of June 2025)

✨ Why It Stands Out

🏙️ Tokyo Address at Akiya Pricing
It’s not every day you see a freestanding home in Tokyo’s 23-special-ward adjacent area for under $75K. This property sits in Nishitokyo, a city known for its balance between urban convenience and residential tranquility. 🧘‍♂️

🚉 Great Connectivity
With access to multiple train stations (including the Seibu Shinjuku Line and bus routes to the JR Chuo Line), commuting to central Tokyo or neighboring hubs like Kichijoji or Mitaka is a breeze. 🌐

🏡 Low-Rise Residential Zoning
Zoned specifically to protect the quiet, suburban feel of the neighborhood, Minamimachi 1 is well-suited for families 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 or anyone looking to escape the downtown bustle without sacrificing access.

🛠️ Move-In Potential
Unlike many older Akiya, this one isn’t a total teardown. Some cosmetic updates aside, the home is in livable condition, which lowers the barrier to entry significantly. ✅

Property Overview

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Would You Live Here or Turn It Into Something More?

Whether you're imagining a personal hideaway, an affordable Tokyo base, or even a long-term rental opportunity, this property has options. It's already been delisted, meaning someone saw the potential and moved fast but it offers a strong case study for what’s still possible in the Tokyo Akiya landscape.

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