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No HOA Homes for Sale in Ophir, Utah
Ophir is one of the smallest incorporated towns in Utah — a former silver mining camp tucked into Ophir Canyon on the east side of the Oquirrh Mountains, roughly 45 minutes southwest of Salt Lake City via SR-73. The full-time population sits under 40, the town covers less than a square mile, and there is no homeowners association governing any of it. That's not a quirk — it's the default. Properties here are a mix of restored 1870s miners' cabins, mid-century mountain cottages, and a handful of newer builds on larger lots backing up to National Forest. Buyers come for the quiet, the elevation (around 6,400 feet), the dark skies, and the freedom to park a plow truck, run a workshop, or keep chickens without sending a request to a board.
Because Ophir is unincorporated in feel but technically a town with its own mayor and council, land-use rules come from the town itself and Tooele County rather than a private HOA. That means no monthly dues, no exterior paint approvals, and no rental restrictions beyond county short-term rental code. Water is typically from private wells or the small town system, and many parcels rely on septic. Buyers should plan for steeper winter access via Ophir Canyon Road, which the town maintains but which sees real snow from November through April. Inventory is genuinely thin — sometimes only one or two homes trade hands per year — so checking back regularly matters. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market 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 no hoa homes in Ophir.
Do any homes in Ophir actually have an HOA? ▾
No. Ophir has no homeowners associations governing residential property. The town itself sets zoning and basic ordinances, and Tooele County handles building permits, but there are no private associations collecting dues or enforcing covenants.
What can I do on a no-HOA property in Ophir that I couldn't do in a typical SLC suburb? ▾
Owners commonly run detached workshops, store RVs and trailers in the open, keep small livestock and chickens, build accessory structures, and leave properties in a more rustic state. You still need to follow Tooele County building codes and Ophir Town ordinances, but there's no architectural review board second-guessing your siding color or fence height.
Are short-term rentals allowed since there's no HOA? ▾
Short-term rentals are governed by Tooele County and Ophir Town code rather than any association. The town is small and neighbors notice activity quickly, so confirm current STR permitting with the town clerk before assuming a property can be operated as a vacation rental.
What's the typical price range for a home in Ophir? ▾
Inventory is so limited that comps swing widely, but cabins and small homes have generally traded from the upper $200s to the mid $500s in recent years, with larger parcels or fully renovated properties going higher. Because only a handful of sales occur annually, pricing is heavily property-specific.
Is water and sewer handled privately here? ▾
Most Ophir properties are on septic systems, and water comes from either the small town water system or private wells depending on location. Buyers should request well logs, septic inspection records, and water shares documentation as part of due diligence.
How is winter access on Ophir Canyon Road? ▾
The town and county plow the canyon road, but it's a steep, narrow mountain route that gets real snow from late fall through spring. Four-wheel drive and proper tires are standard equipment for full-time residents, and some side streets within town see lighter plowing than the main road.