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Homes with Views for Sale in Ophir, Utah
Ophir is a tiny historic mining town tucked into a steep canyon on the east flank of the Oquirrh Mountains, about 15 miles south of Tooele. The whole community sits between canyon walls that rise sharply on either side, which means almost every home here looks straight at timbered slopes, rock outcrops, and aspen stands rather than across open valley. Buyers drawn to view properties in Ophir are usually after something specific: quiet, dark skies, immediate access to the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, and the kind of mountain scenery you normally have to drive an hour to find. The town's population hovers around 40 people, and the housing stock is a mix of restored 1800s miner's cabins, mid-century cottages, and a handful of newer custom builds on larger parcels.
Climate and access matter here. Ophir gets real winters with significant snow, and the canyon road can be slow during storms, so most view homes are heated with propane, wood, or pellet stoves rather than natural gas. Summers stay cooler than the Salt Lake Valley thanks to the elevation (around 6,400 feet), and the same canyon walls that frame the views also shorten the daily sun window. Commuters can reach Tooele in about 20 minutes and the south end of the Salt Lake Valley in under an hour. Inventory is thin by design — there simply aren't many homes in town — so view listings move when the right buyer shows up. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently available in Ophir.
December 2024 · Ophir market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Ophir right now.
Median sale
$415,000
2 closed in December 2024
Median DOM
46 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
92.4%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
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active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with views in Ophir.
What kind of views do homes in Ophir actually have? ▾
Ophir sits in a narrow canyon on the east side of the Oquirrh Mountains, so most properties look directly up at steep, forested canyon walls and rocky peaks. Homes higher on the hillsides can catch views back down the canyon toward Rush Valley and the Stansbury Range to the west. There are no lake or city-light views here — this is pure mountain canyon scenery.
How many homes with views are typically on the market in Ophir? ▾
Ophir is one of the smallest incorporated towns in Utah, with roughly 40 residents and a housing stock under 30 homes. Active listings are rare — often zero to two at any given time. Because the entire town sits in the canyon, nearly every home that does come up has some form of mountain view.
Is Ophir a good fit for full-time living or more of a weekend cabin area? ▾
It's a mix. Some residents live there year-round and commute to Tooele (about 20 minutes) or the south end of the Salt Lake Valley (45-60 minutes). Others use Ophir homes as recreational cabins for hiking, ATV riding, and accessing the surrounding national forest. Winters bring real snow and the canyon road can be slow during storms.
Are utilities and services reliable for view properties up the canyon? ▾
Ophir has municipal water and electric service, but no natural gas — most homes run on propane, wood, or pellet stoves for heat. Internet options are limited to satellite or fixed wireless in many spots. Cell service is spotty depending on where in the canyon the home sits.
What price range should buyers expect for a view home in Ophir? ▾
Pricing varies widely based on lot size, condition, and whether the structure is a historic miner's cabin or a newer build. Smaller cabins have traded in the $250K-$450K range, while larger updated homes on bigger parcels can push past $600K. Inventory is thin enough that comps are limited and each sale tends to set its own market.
Can I build a new home in Ophir to capture a specific view? ▾
Buildable lots do exist but are scarce, and Tooele County plus Ophir Town both have setback and historic-character considerations within the original townsite. Steep terrain, access, septic feasibility, and snow load all factor into where a new home can realistically go. Talk to the town and county before assuming a parcel can be developed.