Under ¥20M
Under US$125K
Older condos and constrained sites
Lower prices can mean slopes, narrow access, distance from the main stations, or substantial renovation.
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鎌倉市 · Kanagawa, Japan
Kamakura Real Estate & Homes for Sale
Kamakura combines historic streets, beaches, wooded hills, and a direct rail link to Tokyo. Scarce flat land and strict site conditions make careful property checks important.
Property price guide
Kamakura homes for sale by price range
These asking-price bands show the homes and condos available across different parts of the city. Allow separately for taxes, legal work, registration, inspections, repairs, and furnishing.
¥20M to ¥45M
US$125K to US$282K
More practical local homes
This range can reach usable condos and detached houses in outer station areas.
¥45M+
US$282K+
Central, coastal, or better-condition options
Higher budgets add location, flat access, building condition, or a stronger sea-and-rail combination.
USD amounts are estimates using the cached August 30, 2026 reference rate of ¥159.49 per US$1.
2026 Q3 · Quarterly market data
Kamakura real estate market at a glance
These rounded figures show current asking prices and the mix of houses and condos in the active AkiyaHub market.
¥52M
Median asking price
about US$326K at the current cached rate
¥40M
Lower-price quartile
about US$251K at the current cached rate
4%
Priced under ¥20M
Share of active homes below US$125K
47%
Detached-house mix
53% condos among the same homes
Updated . Based on 337 active AkiyaHub properties in Kamakura.
These are asking prices, not completed sale prices. The median is the midpoint, and the lower-price quartile marks the lowest 25 percent. Property type and price-band shares use these active properties. Records with the same property identifier count once.
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Current price mix
Kamakura property supply by asking price
See how current houses and condos split across asking-price bands and where the market offers more choice.
None observed supply
Under ¥10M
Under US$63K
0%
Rare supply
¥10M to ¥20M
US$63K to US$125K
4%
Available supply
¥20M to ¥40M
US$125K to US$251K
24%
Broad supply
¥40M+
US$251K+
72%
Property types
Houses, condos, and apartments for sale in Kamakura
In this market update, 47% of active properties are detached houses and 53% are condos or apartments. Houses can offer gardens and coastal character, while apartments near stations reduce site work. Both need flood, salt, access, and building checks.
Featured homes for sale in Kamakura
Step inside three current Kamakura homes and compare the character, space, and building eras available across the market.
These examples were active in the 2026 Q3 market update. Availability and asking prices can change. Exact property details are available through the AkiyaHub property match process.
Condo
¥20M to ¥40M condo
US$125K to US$251K
- Built
- 2009
- Layout
- 3LDK
- Interior
- 67.5 m²
House
¥10M to ¥20M house
US$63K to US$125K
- Built
- 1972
- Layout
- 4DK
- Interior
- 94.2 m²
- Land
- 172.6 m²
Condo
¥10M to ¥20M condo
US$63K to US$125K
- Built
- 1974
- Layout
- 4DK
- Interior
- 61.6 m²
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Why buyers choose Kamakura
Use these strengths to decide whether Kamakura fits your daily life, travel plans, and preferred type of home.
History is part of the daily setting
Temple districts and traditional streets create a distinctive place, with planning and tourism tradeoffs.
The coast supports year-round use
Yuigahama and Zaimokuza make the city attractive as both a home base and a weekend retreat.
Tokyo access remains realistic
JR and Enoden routes keep Kamakura connected while preserving a smaller-city rhythm.
Local search map
Kamakura is not one property market
Compare these areas by daily routine, station access, home type, and local market character before you choose where to search.
Historic center
Kamakura Station
Central access brings temples, shops, and rail convenience, plus high demand and visitor traffic.
Coastal life
Yuigahama and Hase
These areas place the beach and Enoden close, with premiums for walkability and sea proximity.
Practical transport
Ofuna
Ofuna is a larger rail hub with daily convenience and a broader condo and house market.
Kanagawa buyer support
A local property needs more than a translated listing
Our Kanagawa network can check road width, slopes, retaining walls, landscape rules, coastal exposure, and renovation scope before you make an offer.
Market and area fit
Compare home types, districts, nearby cities, and the wider prefecture before you narrow the search.
Local checks before commitment
Arrange document, condition, access, and risk checks with people who understand the local property type.
English coordination
Keep the buyer brief, questions, next actions, and partner work clear across languages and time zones.
How it works
How to buy a home in Kamakura
Start with the local market, narrow the search to serious properties, and complete the legal and physical checks before commitment.
1
Compare areas and property types
Use Kamakura price data, local-area notes, and current property examples to choose a practical search area.
2
Review the property and total cost
Check the asking price, purchase costs, condition, access, building records, and likely work before you commit.
3
Complete local checks with English support
Organize questions, documents, inspections, local partner work, and the next purchase step in one clear process.
Questions buyers ask first
Kamakura property questions, answered plainly
Can a foreigner buy property in Kamakura?
Yes. Japan does not require citizenship or residency to own real estate. Ownership does not give you a visa, and financing, tax, and document needs depend on your situation.
Why do two similar Kamakura homes have very different prices?
Flat access, road width, station distance, coastal exposure, planning limits, and retaining-wall risk can change value as much as the building itself.
What should I check before buying near the Kamakura coast?
Check tsunami and flood context, salt exposure, drainage, insurance, road access, evacuation routes, structure, and the cost of regular exterior work.
What types of homes are for sale in Kamakura?
Kamakura listings can include city condos or apartments, detached houses, family homes, and older properties. The mix changes by area, station access, building age, condition, and asking price.
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