--- type: "Location Guide" title: "Yokohama Real Estate & Homes for Sale | AkiyaHub" description: "Yokohama real estate guide for waterfront condos and western-ward houses, with current asking prices, local areas, and English buyer support." resource: "https://akiyahub.com/city/yokohama" tags: - "japan-real-estate" - "akiya" - "buy-a-house-in-japan" - "yokohama" - "kanagawa" status: "stable" stale_after: "2026-11-28" generated: by: "process:akiyahub-city-markdown" at: "2026-08-30T06:22:47.097Z" sources: - resource: "https://akiyahub.com/city/yokohama" title: "Yokohama Real Estate & Homes for Sale | AkiyaHub" --- # Yokohama Real Estate and Homes for Sale Yokohama gives buyers a large city market with waterfront towers, established rail suburbs, and detached homes toward the western wards. Yokohama (横浜市) sits in Kanagawa. Foreigners can buy here with no visa and no residency requirement. [Get a free Market Match Snapshot for Yokohama](https://akiyahub.com/match?source=city_yokohama). Free community account. No sales call required. ## Contents - [Market facts](#market-facts) - [What your budget buys](#what-your-budget-buys) - [Why buyers choose this city](#why-buyers-choose-this-city) - [Local areas](#local-areas) - [Property types](#property-types) - [How AkiyaHub helps here](#how-akiyahub-helps-here) - [Frequently asked questions](#frequently-asked-questions) - [Nearby city guides](#nearby-city-guides) - [Important limitations](#important-limitations) - [Sources](#sources) - [Last verified](#last-verified) ## Market facts - **Market period:** 2026 Q3 - **Median asking price:** ¥38,000,000 (about $253,000) - **Typical entry price:** ¥25,000,000 (about $167,000) - **Listings in sample:** 8,150 - **Share under ¥20M:** 16% - **Property mix:** 22% houses, 78% condos - **USD conversion rate used:** 150 JPY per USD Asking prices are not sale prices. Use these figures to set a budget range, then check the current facts for any property before you make an offer. ## What your budget buys | Price band | Share of listings | Availability | | --- | --- | --- | | Under ¥10M | 5% | Rare | | ¥10M to ¥20M | 12% | Limited | | ¥20M to ¥40M | 39% | Available | | ¥40M+ | 44% | Broad | ### Under ¥20M: Older condos and outer-ward houses Start with compact condos, leasehold checks, and detached homes farther from major stations. ### ¥20M to ¥40M: A wider choice across the rail suburbs This range opens more family layouts, better station access, and homes with usable land. ### ¥40M+: Central access and newer condition Expect stronger options near major rail hubs, larger condos, and newer detached homes. ## Why buyers choose this city ### Tokyo access without one city shape Rail lines connect distinct waterfront, central, and suburban districts, so buyers can trade commute time for space. ### Condos and houses share the market The city offers high-rise units, low-rise neighborhoods, and detached homes within one municipality. ### A working waterfront with daily convenience Yokohama combines bay views, large shopping districts, international schools, and practical transport links. ## Local areas ### Naka and Nishi wards **Central waterfront.** Choose these wards for Minato Mirai, Kannai, major stations, and a more urban condo market. ### Kohoku and Tsuzuki **Family rail suburbs.** Planned neighborhoods and direct rail links make these areas practical for full-time family use. ### Totsuka and Izumi **More space.** Outer western wards can offer detached homes and larger floor plans at lower entry prices. ## Property types Central and waterfront districts favor apartments and tower condos. Western wards add more detached houses, land, and family floor space. ## How AkiyaHub helps here Our Kanagawa network can help compare a central condo with a suburban house, then arrange local checks before you commit. AkiyaHub is an advisory, education, research, and transaction-support platform. We coordinate licensed Japanese professionals, and we do not act as a real estate brokerage. [Start your Yokohama Market Match](https://akiyahub.com/match?source=city_yokohama) ## Frequently asked questions ### Can a foreigner buy property in Yokohama? 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 part of Yokohama should I search first? Start with the use pattern. Naka and Nishi suit urban access, Kohoku and Tsuzuki suit family life, and the western wards often give a budget more space. ### What costs should I compare on a Yokohama condo? Compare the asking price, monthly management fee, repair reserve, planned building work, parking, land rights, and the unit's renovation needs. ### What types of homes are for sale in Yokohama? Yokohama 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. ## Nearby city guides - [Kawasaki real estate guide](./kawasaki.md): A direct Tokyo-access comparison - [Yokosuka real estate guide](./yokosuka.md): A lower-cost coastal house market - [Kamakura real estate guide](./kamakura.md): A historic coastal alternative - [Sagamihara real estate guide](./sagamihara.md): More space at the metropolitan edge ## Important limitations - AkiyaHub is not a real estate brokerage, property seller, renovation company, or legal, tax, financial, accounting, or immigration adviser. - We coordinate with appropriately licensed local professionals when regulated work is required. - "Akiya" means "vacant house." It does not necessarily mean free, abandoned, rural, or distressed. - Buying property in Japan does not itself grant a visa or residency. - Property availability, price, financing, renovation cost, and investment return are not guaranteed. - Confirm important legal, contract, tax, financial, and immigration decisions with qualified professionals. ## Sources - [Full visual Yokohama guide](https://akiyahub.com/city/yokohama) - [Buy a house in Kanagawa](/md/prefectures/kanagawa.md) - [Buy a house in Japan](/md/buy-a-house-in-japan.md) - [AkiyaHub markdown index](/md/index.md) ## Last verified Content last verified on 2026-08-30. Market conditions and active inventory may have changed since this date.