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New Listings in Ophir, Utah
Ophir is one of Utah's smallest incorporated towns — fewer than 40 year-round residents tucked into a narrow canyon on the east side of the Oquirrh Mountains, about 45 minutes southwest of Salt Lake City via I-80 and SR-73. It's a former silver mining camp that never really grew up, and that's the appeal. Lots are wooded, the creek runs through town, and most properties back right up to public land. Because turnover is so low, new listings here are genuinely rare events — sometimes only a handful of homes or cabins hit the market in a given year, and they tend to move quickly when the price is right.
Most of what comes up for sale in Ophir falls into a few buckets: small historic miner's cabins from the late 1800s, mid-century weekend cabins on large wooded lots, and the occasional newer custom build on acreage near the canyon mouth. Buyers are usually looking for a quiet second home, a hunting and ATV basecamp, or a full-time escape from Tooele Valley traffic. Utilities vary lot to lot — some properties are on well and septic, some have town water, and power reaches most but not all of the canyon. The listings below refresh as soon as agents post new inventory to the Wasatch Front MLS, so check back regularly if you're waiting for the right cabin or lot to surface.
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 new listings in Ophir.
How often do new homes actually come on the market in Ophir? ▾
Ophir typically sees only a handful of transactions per year — sometimes as few as two or three. New listings are scarce enough that serious buyers usually set up an MLS alert and act within days when something posts. If nothing is showing below, that means inventory is genuinely at zero right now.
What do new listings in Ophir usually cost? ▾
Pricing swings widely based on whether it's a rustic cabin, a remodeled historic home, or acreage with a newer build. Small fixer cabins have sold in the low $200Ks in recent years, while updated homes on larger parcels can run $500K–$800K+. Land-only listings inside town limits are also common.
Can I live in Ophir year-round, or are most homes seasonal? ▾
Both are possible. The road (SR-73 to Ophir Canyon Road) is maintained, and a small group of full-time residents live here through the winter. That said, many cabins were built as summer retreats and aren't fully insulated or set up for snow-season plumbing, so verify winterization before assuming year-round use.
Are new listings in Ophir usually on town water or well? ▾
It depends on the lot. Some properties tie into Ophir's small municipal water system, while others rely on a private well, a shared well, or hauled water. Septic is standard since there's no town sewer. Always pull the water source and septic records during due diligence — this is the single biggest variable in Ophir.
Is financing tricky on Ophir cabins? ▾
It can be. Older miner's cabins sometimes have foundation, electrical, or square-footage issues that make conventional lenders hesitant, and rural cabins under ~600 sq ft may not qualify for standard mortgages at all. Cash, portfolio lenders, and USDA rural loans are common paths. Talk to a lender familiar with Tooele County rural properties before writing an offer.
What's the appeal of buying in Ophir versus nearby Stockton or Tooele? ▾
Ophir trades convenience for solitude. You're in a forested canyon with creek access and trailheads at the end of the road, instead of a subdivision. The tradeoff is a longer drive to groceries (Stockton or Tooele, 15–25 minutes) and limited cell service in parts of the canyon. Buyers who want quiet and proximity to public land pick Ophir specifically for those reasons.