Under ¥15M
Under US$96K
Older houses and island homes
Concrete and older wooden houses in Gushikawa, Yonashiro, and the causeway islands, with repairs and access to check.
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Uruma Real Estate & Homes for Sale
Uruma stretches from the central Okinawa suburbs across the Kaichu Doro causeway to the Katsuren peninsula and its islands, with houses that cost far less than Naha.
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Property price guide
Uruma homes for sale by price range
These asking-price bands show what houses and condos in Uruma ask across the city. Add roughly 6 to 10 percent in purchase costs, plus repairs and furnishing, to turn a band into your estimated all-in budget.
¥15M to ¥30M
US$96K to US$191K
Family houses with parking
Detached homes in suburban Gushikawa and Ishikawa with gardens and sea access.
¥30M+
US$191K+
Sea-view houses and newer builds
Newer homes on the Katsuren peninsula and the coast with views toward the causeway.
USD amounts are estimates using the cached September 5, 2026 reference rate of ¥156.74 per US$1.
2026 Q3 · Quarterly market data
Uruma real estate market at a glance
Rounded active asking prices and the house and condo mix in Uruma, from AkiyaHub market data. Each card says what the number means for your search.
¥36M
Median asking price
about US$230K. Half of active Uruma listings ask less than this.
¥28M
Lower-price quartile
about US$179K. One in four listings asks less. If your budget sits here, you still have choice.
10%
Priced under ¥20M
Share of active listings under US$128K. A higher share means more choice at the lower end.
92%
Detached houses
8% are condos. If you want land or renovation potential, start with the detached share.
Updated . Prices and availability can change.
These are active asking prices, not completed sale prices. The median is the midpoint, and the lower-price quartile marks the lowest 25 percent. The data includes detached houses, condos, and apartments on the market now. It is not a complete census of every property for sale in Uruma.
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Current price mix
Uruma property supply by asking price
See how current houses and condos split across asking-price bands. The band with the largest share is where you have the most choice. A thin band means you should widen the area or adjust the budget.
Rare supply
Under ¥10M
Under US$64K
2%
Limited supply
¥10M to ¥20M
US$64K to US$128K
8%
Broad supply
¥20M to ¥40M
US$128K to US$255K
54%
Available supply
¥40M+
US$255K+
35%
Property types
Houses, condos, and apartments for sale in Uruma
In this market update, 92% of active listings are detached houses and 8% are condos or apartments. If you want land, privacy, or renovation potential, start with the detached share. If you want low upkeep between visits, start with condos. Detached houses, many of them concrete, make up most of the Uruma market, with condos near the main roads in Gushikawa. Island homes across the causeway add sea views, older stock, and water and access checks.
Featured homes for sale in Uruma
Three current Uruma homes with photos, price band, size, and year built. Compare the character, space, and building eras on offer before you decide which type to pursue.
These homes were active in the 2026 Q3 market update. Availability and asking prices can change. Members get availability confirmed with the Japanese-side agent before a viewing is planned, and see the full details.
House
Under ¥10M house
Under US$64K
- Built
- 1971
- Layout
- 3K
- Interior
- 46.5 m²
- Land
- 186.9 m²
House
¥10M to ¥20M house
US$64K to US$128K
- Built
- 2008
- Layout
- 2LDK
- Interior
- 54.5 m²
- Land
- 517.1 m²
House
¥40M+ house
US$255K+
- Built
- 1994
- Layout
- 6LDK
- Interior
- 188.9 m²
- Land
- 472.7 m²
More city real estate guides
More cities to explore
Compare Uruma with related city markets that offer a useful difference in location, property type, access, or asking price.
Okinawa
NahaThe capital with the airport and monorailOkinawa
YomitanA west-coast village with resort demandOkinawa
GinowanA city between Naha and the beachesMiyazaki
NichinanAnother warm coastal market at very low pricesThe buyer case
Why buyers choose Uruma
Use these strengths to decide whether Uruma fits your daily life, travel plans, and preferred type of home.
Sea on three sides
The causeway islands, Hamahiga, and Ikei give Uruma some of the best coastal living on the main island.
Lower prices than Naha
Detached houses with land are common at prices that only buy a compact condo in the capital.
A house market
Unlike Naha, most Uruma homes are detached houses, many of them concrete built for typhoons.
Local search map
Uruma 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.
Central suburbs
Gushikawa
Shops, schools, and family houses near the main roads to Okinawa City and Naha.
Coast and castle
Katsuren peninsula
Sea-view houses near the UNESCO-listed Katsuren Castle ruins and the causeway.
Island living
Kaichu Doro islands
Henza, Miyagi, Ikei, and Hamahiga: small communities reached by road, with older homes and beaches.
Okinawa buyer support
A local property needs more than a translated listing
Our team compares Uruma with Yomitan and Ginowan on price and coast access, then checks typhoon construction, water, and road access on the islands.
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 Uruma
Start with your estimated all-in budget and the local market, narrow to the properties that deserve a closer look, and complete the legal and physical checks with remote support before you commit.
1
Compare areas and property types
Use Uruma price data, local-area notes, and current property examples to choose a practical search area.
2
Review the property and the estimated all-in budget
Check the asking price, purchase costs, condition, access, building records, and likely work before you commit. Confirm the home is still available and open to an overseas buyer.
3
Complete local checks with remote support
Questions, documents, inspections, and local partner work run in one clear process, in English. Licensed partners handle licensed real estate work.
Questions buyers ask first
Uruma property questions, answered plainly
Can a foreigner buy property in Uruma?
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.
Is Uruma practical without living near a base?
Yes. Uruma has a large local market of family houses. Some rental demand comes from the nearby bases, which can help resale, but most buyers choose it for the coast and the lower prices.
What should I check on an island house in Uruma?
Confirm the water supply, septic system, road access, typhoon construction, and salt damage. Check evacuation routes and whether contractors will travel to the island for repairs.
What types of homes are for sale in Uruma?
Uruma 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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