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Homes Under $500,000 in Centerfield, Utah
Centerfield sits in the Sanpete Valley just south of Gunnison, about ten minutes from US-89 and roughly two hours from the Salt Lake City airport. It's farm and ranch country — alfalfa fields, open sky, the Wasatch Plateau rising to the east — and the housing stock reflects that history: rebuilt farmhouses, newer single-level ranch homes, and a growing number of manufactured and modular builds on half-acre to full-acre lots. Under $500K isn't a stretch category here; it's most of the market. A buyer with that budget can get a 3-4 bedroom home with a shop or barn, room for animals, and no HOA telling them what to do with either.
This price point matters in Centerfield because it's where local wages actually land. Snow College in nearby Ephraim, the meatpacking and agriculture jobs through the valley, and county and school district positions don't come with SLC-scale paychecks, so most local buyers are shopping $250K-$450K rather than pushing toward $500K. That leaves headroom for move-up buyers from Salt Lake or Utah County too, who find they can land a newer home with acreage here for what a small condo costs on the Wasatch Front. Water rights and irrigation shares are worth asking about on anything with land attached, since they can add real value or, if absent, limit what you can do with the property. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
June 2026 · Centerfield market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Centerfield right now.
Median sale
$220,000
1 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
9
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.