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Homes Under $500,000 in Centerfield, Utah
Centerfield is a small farming town in Sanpete County, tucked along US-89 between Gunnison and the Sevier River. With a population hovering around 1,400, it has the feel of a working agricultural community — turkey operations, alfalfa fields, irrigation ditches running along the back lots — rather than a bedroom suburb. That rural character is exactly why a $500K budget goes further here than almost anywhere on the Wasatch Front. The same money that buys a 1,400-square-foot townhome in Lehi often buys a 3-bed, 2-bath home on a half-acre or larger lot in Centerfield, sometimes with a shop, garden space, or room for a few animals.
Buyers shopping the under-$500K range in Centerfield tend to fall into a few camps: families relocating from northern Utah for affordability, retirees wanting quiet and a workshop, remote workers willing to trade commute access for acreage, and locals moving up from a starter home. Gunnison Valley schools serve the area, Gunnison Valley Hospital is five minutes away, and Salt Lake City sits about two and a half hours north via I-15 and US-89. Winters are colder than St. George but milder than Heber, and summer days are dry and warm. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in this price range.
April 2026 · Centerfield market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Centerfield right now.
Median sale
$340,000
2 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
22 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
13
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Centerfield.
What kind of home does $500K buy in Centerfield right now? ▾
At this price point in Centerfield, buyers are typically looking at 3-4 bedroom single-family homes on lots ranging from a quarter acre up to half an acre, often built between the 1970s and the 2010s. Newer construction and homes with shop space, RV parking, or small acreage tend to push toward the top of the range. Older farmhouses on larger parcels occasionally appear under $400K when they need updates.
Is $500K a high or low price ceiling for Sanpete County? ▾
It is actually on the higher end for Centerfield and neighboring Gunnison. The county median sits well below Wasatch Front numbers, so a $500K budget opens up most of what comes on the market here, including homes with outbuildings, garden space, or modest acreage. Buyers relocating from Utah County or Salt Lake often find they get significantly more square footage and land for the money.
How long do homes under $500K typically stay on the market in Centerfield? ▾
Inventory is thin, so timing varies. When a well-priced home in this range hits the MLS, it can go under contract within a couple of weeks, especially in spring and early summer. Homes needing major work or sitting on unusual lots sometimes linger 60-90 days.
Are there HOA fees to worry about at this price point? ▾
Most Centerfield homes are not in HOA communities, which is part of the appeal for buyers who want chickens, a garden, or a shop without rules dictating use. A few newer subdivisions on the edges of town have light HOAs, but the majority of listings under $500K carry no monthly dues.
What should I know about water rights and irrigation on homes in this range? ▾
Many properties in and around Centerfield come with shares of irrigation water from local canals, which is a real asset for anyone planning a garden, pasture, or fruit trees. Always confirm with the seller and title company exactly what water shares transfer with the home, since they are deeded separately from the land in some cases.
How far is the commute from Centerfield to larger job markets? ▾
Centerfield is about 25 minutes north to Ephraim, an hour to Nephi, and roughly two hours to the south end of the Salt Lake Valley via I-15. Most working buyers here are employed locally in Sanpete County, at Snow College, in agriculture, or remotely. The trade-off for the lower price ceiling is distance from major metro employers.