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Homes Under $500,000 in Myton, Utah
Myton sits in the Uintah Basin along Highway 40, about a two-hour drive east of Heber and roughly three hours from the Salt Lake City airport. It's a small town of a few hundred residents tucked between Roosevelt and Duchesne, with the Uinta Mountains rising to the north and the Green River drainage stretching south. The local economy leans on oil and gas, agriculture, and tribal land management through the Ute Indian Tribe, and the pace of life is rural in every sense — wide lots, irrigation ditches, hay fields, and neighbors who know each other. For buyers working with a budget under $500K, Myton is one of the more realistic markets in Utah, since the median sale price here typically sits well below that ceiling and a half-million dollars often buys acreage along with the house.
What that budget gets you depends on what you want. Closer to the $200K–$300K range, expect older single-family homes on town lots, manufactured homes on permanent foundations, or fixer-uppers with outbuildings. Push toward $400K–$500K and you start seeing newer builds, larger square footage, shop space, water shares, and parcels big enough for horses or a few head of cattle. Winters are cold with real snow, summers are hot and dry, and Roosevelt (10 minutes east) handles most grocery, medical, and school needs through the Duchesne County School District. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market under $500K in Myton.
April 2026 · Myton market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Myton right now.
Median sale
$280,000
1 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
79 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
103.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
5
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Myton.
What kind of home can I realistically get in Myton for under $500K? ▾
Most of the inventory under $500K in Myton includes 3-4 bedroom homes on anywhere from a quarter acre in town up to 5+ acres on the outskirts. You'll see a mix of older farmhouses, manufactured homes on owned land, and some updated single-family homes. Properties with shops, barns, or irrigation rights are common in this range.
Is Myton a reasonable commute to oil and gas job sites? ▾
Yes — Myton is centrally located in the Uintah Basin, roughly 20 minutes to Roosevelt and about 45 minutes to Vernal. Many field workers choose the area because it puts them within driving distance of well sites across Duchesne and Uintah counties without paying Vernal-area prices.
Are there financing limitations on rural Myton properties? ▾
Some properties qualify for USDA Rural Development loans since Myton falls within USDA-eligible boundaries, which can mean zero down for qualified buyers. Manufactured homes need to be on permanent foundations and meet HUD standards for most conventional and FHA financing. Older farmhouses sometimes need rehab loans like FHA 203(k) if they have deferred maintenance.
What are property taxes like in Duchesne County? ▾
Duchesne County property taxes are among the lower rates in Utah, typically running around 0.5-0.7% of assessed value depending on the taxing district. On a $400,000 home, that usually works out to roughly $2,000-$2,800 per year. Primary residence status drops the taxable value to 55% of market value.
Does Myton have culinary water and sewer, or are homes on wells and septic? ▾
Homes inside Myton town limits generally have culinary water through the town system, while properties on the surrounding county land are typically on private wells and septic. Water rights matter here — if a listing includes irrigation shares from the Moon Lake Water Users or a similar company, that's worth real money and should be confirmed in the title work.
How long do homes under $500K usually sit on the market in Myton? ▾
The Basin market moves slower than the Wasatch Front. Reasonably priced homes can go in 30-60 days, but properties with acreage or unique features sometimes sit 90+ days simply because the buyer pool is smaller. That said, well-priced homes with shops or land tend to draw multiple offers from energy workers and out-of-state buyers.