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Homes Under $500,000 in Gunnison, Utah
Gunnison sits in the Sanpete Valley about two hours south of Salt Lake on US-89, and it's one of the few Utah towns where a sub-$500K budget still goes a long way. The town runs on agriculture, the Central Utah Correctional Facility (the area's largest employer), and a small-but-steady stream of remote workers who've figured out that a 2,000-square-foot home on a quarter-acre lot here costs less than a townhouse condo in Lehi. Under $500K in Gunnison typically gets you a single-family home with a yard, a garage, and often outbuildings or chicken coops — the kind of place where the back fence might border a hay field. Older homes near Main Street tend to sit in the $250K–$350K range, while newer builds on the south and west edges of town push toward the upper end of the budget.
Climate matters here too: Gunnison gets real four seasons, with summer highs in the low 90s and winter lows that dip into the teens, so heating costs and roof condition are worth checking on older listings. Sevier River access, proximity to Yuba Lake (about 20 minutes north), and quick drives to Manti, Salina, and Richfield make this a practical base for anyone who wants small-town life without being completely cut off. Gunnison Valley High School and the local hospital keep services close. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market under $500K.
May 2026 · Gunnison market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Gunnison right now.
Median sale
$425,000
3 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
90 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
96.2%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
12
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Gunnison.
What does $500K actually buy in Gunnison? ▾
At the top of this range you're typically looking at a newer 4-bedroom home on a larger in-town lot, or an older home with a few acres, outbuildings, or irrigation rights. The Gunnison market still has plenty of homes well under $300K, so the under-$500K bracket covers the vast majority of what sells here in a given year.
How is the commute from Gunnison to bigger job centers? ▾
Gunnison is roughly 35 minutes to Richfield, about an hour to Nephi and I-15, and around two hours to Provo or Salt Lake City. Most local buyers work in Sanpete County itself — the prison, the hospital, the school district, and area farms and ranches are the main employers.
Are properties with land or horse setups available under $500K? ▾
Yes, though they move quickly. Small acreage parcels of 1-5 acres with a modest home, barn, or shop occasionally come up in this price range, especially on the outskirts of Gunnison and Centerfield. Irrigation shares are a real factor — ask about water rights before writing an offer.
How is the inventory and how fast do homes sell here? ▾
Gunnison is a small market with thin inventory — often only a dozen or so active listings at any given time. Well-priced homes under $300K can sell within a couple of weeks, while higher-end properties or those needing work tend to sit longer. Checking listings often helps.
What school district serves Gunnison? ▾
Gunnison is part of the South Sanpete School District. Gunnison Valley Elementary, Middle, and High School all sit within the city, which keeps school commutes short for families buying in town.
Are USDA Rural Development loans an option in Gunnison? ▾
Yes — Gunnison and most of Sanpete County qualify as USDA-eligible rural areas, which means zero-down financing is available to buyers who meet the income limits. That's a real advantage for first-time buyers shopping the lower end of this price range.