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Homes Under $300,000 in Rush Valley, Utah
Rush Valley sits on the west side of the Oquirrh Mountains in Tooele County, about 50 miles southwest of Salt Lake City and roughly an hour from the SLC airport. It's a small ranching community where parcels tend to be larger than what you'd find along the Wasatch Front, and the housing stock leans toward older single-family homes, manufactured homes on land, and the occasional fixer on an acre or two. Under $300K is a realistic price band here — something that's getting harder to say about most of northern Utah — though inventory at any given moment is thin because the town itself is small (population hovers around 500). Buyers in this range are usually looking at modest square footage, original finishes, well-and-septic setups, and outbuildings rather than HOAs and granite counters.
The trade-off for the price is distance: groceries and big-box shopping mean a drive to Tooele or Stansbury Park, and commuters to SLC typically take SR-36 to I-80. What you get in return is quiet, dark skies, room for horses or a shop, and property taxes on the lower end of the state. Winters bring real snow and summers run hot and dry, so heating systems, roof age, and water rights are worth asking about on any home in this price range. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in Rush Valley under $300,000.
November 2025 · Rush Valley market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Rush Valley right now.
Median sale
$917,800
1 closed in November 2025
Median DOM
51 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
92.1%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
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active + pending
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Common questions
About homes under $300k in Rush Valley.
How many homes under $300K are usually for sale in Rush Valley? ▾
Rush Valley is a small town, so active inventory is often in the low single digits — sometimes there's nothing on the market, sometimes a handful of listings pop up at once. If you don't see what you want today, it's worth checking back weekly or setting up an MLS alert.
What kind of homes can I actually get under $300K here? ▾
At this price point you're typically looking at older site-built homes from the 1960s–1990s, manufactured homes on permanent foundations, or cabins and smaller properties on larger lots. Many sit on a half-acre to several acres, which is part of what draws buyers out this way.
Do homes in Rush Valley have city water and sewer? ▾
Most properties rely on private wells and septic systems rather than municipal hookups. Lenders will want well and septic inspections during the transaction, and you'll want to confirm water rights are deeded with the property — that's a big deal in rural Tooele County.
How far is the commute to Salt Lake City? ▾
Plan on about 50–55 miles to downtown SLC, usually 60–75 minutes via SR-36 and I-80 depending on weather and traffic through Lake Point. Tooele is the closest larger town at about 20 minutes north for groceries, schools, and services.
Are USDA rural loans available in Rush Valley? ▾
Yes — Rush Valley falls within USDA-eligible rural areas, which means qualified buyers can finance with zero down. That's a meaningful option in this price range. FHA and VA financing also work on most properties, provided the home and well/septic pass standard requirements.
Is Rush Valley a good area for horses or livestock? ▾
It's one of the more livestock-friendly pockets in the region. Zoning across much of the area allows horses, chickens, and other animals, and many sub-$300K listings already include corrals, loafing sheds, or small barns. Always verify zoning and water rights for the specific parcel before writing an offer.