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Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in Roosevelt, Utah
Roosevelt sits in the Uintah Basin about two hours east of Salt Lake, and it's one of the few Utah towns where a project house still pencils out for a regular buyer. Much of the housing stock dates to the oil-boom waves of the 1950s, 70s, and early 80s — solid bones, dated interiors, and lot sizes that would be unthinkable on the Wasatch Front. Fixer uppers here typically run well below the statewide median, and it's not unusual to find a tired 3-bedroom on a quarter acre or larger that just needs flooring, paint, a kitchen refresh, and updated mechanicals. The trade-off is honest disclosure: many older Roosevelt homes have original electrical panels, single-pane windows, evaporative coolers instead of AC, and septic systems that warrant inspection before closing.
Buyer demand here leans toward energy-sector workers, Ute tribal members, ranchers, and folks priced out of Heber or Vernal who don't mind the drive. That keeps competition softer than the I-15 corridor, so you have room to negotiate repair credits or price reductions when an inspection turns up real work. Renovation financing — FHA 203(k), Fannie Mae HomeStyle, and VA rehab loans — all work in Duchesne County, though you'll want a lender who has actually closed one in the basin. Browse the active listings below to see which project homes are currently on the market in and around Roosevelt.
May 2026 · Roosevelt market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Roosevelt right now.
Median sale
$345,000
9 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
6 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
93.6%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
46
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About fixer upper homes in Roosevelt.
What does a typical fixer upper cost in Roosevelt? ▾
Most project homes in Roosevelt list somewhere between the mid $150s and low $300s depending on lot size, square footage, and how much work is needed. Properties with acreage, outbuildings, or water shares tend to sit at the higher end even when the house itself is rough. Compare that to Wasatch County where the same condition home would start above $500K.
Can I use an FHA 203(k) or other renovation loan here? ▾
Yes. Duchesne County is eligible for FHA 203(k), Fannie Mae HomeStyle, and VA renovation loans, and USDA Rural Development loans cover most addresses just outside Roosevelt city limits. The catch is finding a loan officer who routinely closes rehab files — ask up front how many they've funded in the Uintah Basin in the last year.
What are the most common issues on older Roosevelt homes? ▾
Aluminum or undersized electrical panels, galvanized supply lines, original single-pane windows, evap coolers in place of central AC, and aging septic systems are the big five. Many homes also have wood stoves or pellet stoves that need WETT-style inspections. Budget for a full septic pump-and-inspect on anything outside city sewer service.
Are there neighborhoods with more fixer inventory than others? ▾
The older grid south of Lagoon Street and the established blocks around the original downtown have the highest concentration of mid-century homes ready for updating. Rural parcels along the Roosevelt-Neola corridor and toward Ioka tend to have larger lots with farmhouses that need work, often with irrigation rights attached.
Is it hard to find contractors in the Uintah Basin? ▾
Trade availability fluctuates with the oil and gas cycle — when drilling is busy, electricians and plumbers get scarce and pricing rises. Most successful rehabbers line up their main subs before closing and budget a longer timeline than they would in Utah County. Vernal-based contractors will travel to Roosevelt, which widens the pool.
Do fixer uppers in Roosevelt have well and septic or city utilities? ▾
Inside city limits you'll typically get municipal water, sewer, and natural gas. Once you move out toward Neola, Ballard, or Myton you're usually on a private well, septic, and either propane or electric heat. Water rights and share certificates are a separate conversation and should be confirmed in writing during due diligence.