Under ¥25M
Under US$157K
Older condos and compact homes
Lower entry points usually sit farther from prime stations or in older buildings.
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川崎市 · Kanagawa, Japan
Kawasaki Real Estate & Homes for Sale
Kawasaki forms a long corridor between Tokyo and Yokohama. Southern industrial and urban wards differ sharply from the greener family districts in the north.
Property price guide
Kawasaki 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.
¥25M to ¥45M
US$157K to US$282K
A wider commuter-market choice
This band can reach family condos and detached homes across more wards.
¥45M+
US$282K+
Premium access and newer family stock
Higher budgets improve condition, station proximity, floor area, and northern residential options.
USD amounts are estimates using the cached August 30, 2026 reference rate of ¥159.49 per US$1.
2026 Q3 · Quarterly market data
Kawasaki 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.
¥47M
Median asking price
about US$295K at the current cached rate
¥32M
Lower-price quartile
about US$201K at the current cached rate
11%
Priced under ¥20M
Share of active homes below US$125K
17%
Detached-house mix
83% condos among the same homes
Updated . Based on 2,773 active AkiyaHub properties in Kawasaki.
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
Kawasaki property supply by asking price
See how current houses and condos split across asking-price bands and where the market offers more choice.
Rare supply
Under ¥10M
Under US$63K
3%
Limited supply
¥10M to ¥20M
US$63K to US$125K
8%
Available supply
¥20M to ¥40M
US$125K to US$251K
29%
Broad supply
¥40M+
US$251K+
61%
Property types
Houses, condos, and apartments for sale in Kawasaki
In this market update, 17% of active properties are detached houses and 83% are condos or apartments. Southern and central wards favor apartments and condos near major lines. Northern wards add detached houses, quieter streets, and more family space.
Featured homes for sale in Kawasaki
Step inside three current Kawasaki 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
¥40M+ condo
US$251K+
- Built
- 2000
- Layout
- 3LDK
- Interior
- 69.1 m²
House
¥20M to ¥40M house
US$125K to US$251K
- Built
- 1988
- Layout
- 4LDK
- Interior
- 120 m²
- Land
- 184.4 m²
House
¥40M+ house
US$251K+
- Built
- 1996
- Layout
- 4LDK+S
- Interior
- 141.8 m²
- Land
- 306.8 m²
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Why buyers choose Kawasaki
Use these strengths to decide whether Kawasaki fits your daily life, travel plans, and preferred type of home.
Tokyo and Yokohama are both close
Multiple lines make Kawasaki useful for households with different work destinations.
Northern wards offer a suburban counterpoint
Miyamae, Tama, and Asao provide lower-density neighborhoods within the same city.
The city has a broad employment base
Industry, logistics, offices, and research support demand beyond a simple bedroom-town role.
Local search map
Kawasaki 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.
Southern hubs
Kawasaki and Saiwai wards
Fast transport and redevelopment support an urban condo market near Tokyo Bay.
High-demand connection
Nakahara Ward
Musashi-Kosugi and nearby stations combine rapid Tokyo access with strong family demand.
Northern residential
Miyamae, Tama, and Asao
These wards offer more houses, hills, parks, and a suburban daily pattern.
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Our Kanagawa network can compare commute value, building management, flood and ground context, slopes, and house condition across all seven wards.
Market and area fit
Compare home types, districts, nearby cities, and the wider prefecture before you narrow the search.
Local checks before commitment
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English coordination
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How it works
How to buy a home in Kawasaki
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 Kawasaki 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
Kawasaki property questions, answered plainly
Can a foreigner buy property in Kawasaki?
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.
Which side of Kawasaki is better for a house?
Northern wards usually offer more detached-home choice. Southern and central wards favor faster urban access and condos. Match the ward to the daily route first.
Why do Kawasaki property prices change so much by ward?
The city is a long rail corridor. Tokyo access, station service, land supply, industrial context, schools, and house availability change from south to north.
What types of homes are for sale in Kawasaki?
Kawasaki 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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