--- type: "Location Guide" title: "Zama Real Estate & Homes for Sale | AkiyaHub" description: "Zama real estate guide for Odakyu line family houses in central Kanagawa, with current asking prices, commute checks, base rental rules, and English support." resource: "https://akiyahub.com/city/zama" tags: - "japan-real-estate" - "akiya" - "buy-a-house-in-japan" - "zama" - "kanagawa" status: "stable" stale_after: "2026-12-02" generated: by: "process:akiyahub-city-markdown" at: "2026-09-03T14:15:43.170Z" sources: - resource: "https://akiyahub.com/city/zama" title: "Zama Real Estate & Homes for Sale | AkiyaHub" --- # Zama Real Estate and Homes for Sale Zama is a compact commuter city in central Kanagawa on the Odakyu line, with family houses, Camp Zama, and prices below the Tokyo edge. Zama (座間市) sits in Kanagawa. Foreigners can buy here with no visa and no residency requirement. [Get a free Market Match Snapshot for Zama](https://akiyahub.com/match?source=city_zama). 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:** ¥23,000,000 (about $153,000) - **Typical entry price:** ¥17,000,000 (about $113,000) - **Share under ¥20M:** 43% - **Property mix:** 33% houses, 67% 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 | 8% | Limited | | ¥10M to ¥20M | 35% | Available | | ¥20M to ¥40M | 49% | Broad | | ¥40M+ | 8% | Limited | ### Under ¥20M: Older houses and condos Detached houses from the 1970s and 1980s and compact condos near Sobudai-mae and Zama stations. ### ¥20M to ¥35M: Family houses with parking Three and four bedroom homes in planned neighborhoods with gardens and garages. ### ¥35M+: Newer builds and larger plots Newer houses and land near the stations and along the Sagami River terrace. ## Why buyers choose this city ### Odakyu line to Shinjuku Direct trains reach Shinjuku in about an hour, with Ebina and Machida a few stops away. ### A detached-house market Most Zama homes are family houses with parking, rare at these prices closer to Tokyo. ### Practical prices Homes ask less than Sagamihara and Machida for similar commutes. ## Local areas ### Sobudai-mae and Zama stations **Rail neighborhoods.** Condos and houses within walking distance of the Odakyu line. ### Camp Zama surroundings **Base side.** Family houses with steady long-term rental demand from base personnel. ### Sagami River terrace **Green edge.** Larger plots and quieter streets toward the river and the Zama hills. ## Property types Detached family houses with parking make up most of the market, with condos near Sobudai-mae and Zama stations. Structure, station distance, and long-term rental demand near Camp Zama shape the checks. ## How AkiyaHub helps here Our Kanagawa team compares Zama with Sagamihara and Yokosuka on price and commute, then checks structure and rental rules 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 Zama Market Match](https://akiyahub.com/match?source=city_zama) ## Frequently asked questions ### Can a foreigner buy property in Zama? 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. ### Can I rent a Zama house to base families? Many owners do through the base housing office, which sets standards for the home. Long-term rental is normal. Confirm current rules and demand before you count on this income. ### How does Zama compare with Sagamihara on price? Zama is smaller and often asks a little less for similar houses, with a direct Odakyu commute to Shinjuku. Sagamihara adds more rail lines, more shopping, and a wider spread of prices. ### What types of homes are for sale in Zama? Zama 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 - [Sagamihara real estate guide](./sagamihara.md): A larger neighboring commuter city - [Hachioji real estate guide](./hachioji.md): A western Tokyo city with similar commutes - [Yokohama real estate guide](./yokohama.md): The largest Kanagawa city market - [Yokosuka real estate guide](./yokosuka.md): A coastal Kanagawa city with a base context ## 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 Zama guide](https://akiyahub.com/city/zama) - [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 2026-09-03. Market conditions and active inventory may have changed since this date.