bds
|
ba
|
sqft
ac lot
|
car garage
|
|
Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in Manti, Utah
Manti sits in Sanpete County along the Manti-La Sal foothills, a farming and ranching town built around the 1888 LDS temple and a downtown of brick and stone homes dating back to the 1860s-1910s pioneer era. That age is exactly why fixer-upper hunters gravitate here: original hand-laid stonework, old-growth timber framing, and lot sizes you can't get in Provo or Salt Lake at any price. Prices reflect the work needed — many properties in need of updates list well under $250,000, sometimes under $150,000 for homes needing full mechanical and cosmetic overhauls. Winters run cold with real snow load, so roofs, furnaces, and pipe insulation matter more here than in southern Utah, and that's often where deferred maintenance shows up first.
Buyers here are typically doing one of three things: restoring a pioneer-era home near the temple district for character and resale value, picking up a rural acreage property with an older farmhouse to fix while running livestock or hay ground, or buying cheap in-town housing stock to rent to Snow College students a few miles north in Ephraim. Contractors are workable but not thick on the ground in Sanpete County, so factor drive time and scheduling into any rehab budget — Gunnison, Ephraim, and Mount Pleasant have most of the trade labor. Financing matters too: older homes with knob-and-tube wiring or failing septic systems often won't qualify for conventional loans until repaired, which is why FHA 203(k) and hard-money buyers show up often in this price range. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
June 2026 · Manti market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Manti right now.
Median sale
$580,000
3 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
183 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.2%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
29
active + pending
1 matching · page 1 of 1
Active listings
Prefer the map?
See all 1 fixer upper homes on a map
Pan around Manti and refine by drawing your own boundary.
Common questions
About fixer upper homes in Manti.
What does a fixer upper typically cost in Manti compared to the rest of Utah? ▾
Fixer uppers in Manti generally list between $120,000 and $230,000, which is dramatically below the Wasatch Front, where project homes rarely appear under $350,000. Sanpete County's low land values and slower appreciation curve are the main drivers. That price gap is part of what makes Manti appealing to buyers willing to put in sweat equity or hire local contractors.
Are older Manti homes structurally sound, or do they come with serious hidden problems? ▾
Many of Manti's older homes were built with locally quarried oolite limestone or solid brick, and the masonry itself tends to hold up well over a century or more. The more common issues are outdated electrical panels (often 60-amp or older knob-and-tube wiring), original single-pane windows that perform poorly in Sanpete Valley winters, and aging plumbing. A thorough pre-offer inspection is essential — budget for a licensed home inspector plus a separate HVAC specialist given how hard the heating system works at 5,600 feet elevation.
How cold do Manti winters get, and how should that shape a renovation budget? ▾
Manti averages January lows around 14–18°F, and the valley can see 60–80 inches of snow in a heavy year. That climate makes insulation upgrades, roof condition, and a reliable heating system non-negotiable line items — not optional improvements. Buyers who underestimate Sanpete winters in their renovation budget often find the first heating season to be a costly surprise.
Are local contractors available in Manti, or will I need to bring crews from outside the area? ▾
Manti and the broader Sanpete Valley have a working base of local general contractors, plumbers, and electricians, though availability can be tighter than in larger markets — especially in spring and early summer when agricultural and outdoor projects ramp up. Labor rates are meaningfully lower than Salt Lake or Utah County, often 15–25% less for comparable work. Getting bids before closing, rather than after, is strongly advised so renovation costs are factored into your offer price.
Can a renovated fixer upper in Manti be used as a rental property? ▾
The rental market in Manti is modest but consistent, drawing tenants connected to local school districts, Manti-Lasal National Forest employment, and the broader county government workforce. Long-term residential rentals are more stable here than short-term vacation rentals, since Manti lacks the ski resort or national park proximity that drives STR demand in places like Moab or Brian Head. Buyers targeting rental income should underwrite conservatively — rents for a renovated 3-bedroom in Manti typically range from $900 to $1,300 per month.
Does Manti have any historic preservation rules that could affect a renovation? ▾
Manti has a locally recognized historic character tied to its Temple Hill area and several 19th-century streetscapes, and some properties may fall within historic review zones that restrict exterior changes. Before purchasing a fixer upper with significant exterior work planned — new siding, window replacement, porch removal — check with Manti City's planning and zoning office to confirm whether any design review applies. Interior renovations are generally unrestricted, and most fixer uppers in the area sit outside formal historic district boundaries.