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Homes Under $300,000 in Salt Lake City, Utah
Finding a home under $300,000 in Salt Lake City is a narrower search than it was even three or four years ago. Salt Lake City's median home price has climbed well past the $400,000 mark, pushed up by a decade of in-migration from California, Nevada, and the Pacific Northwest, a white-hot tech corridor along the Wasatch Front, and limited buildable land squeezed between the Oquirrh Mountains to the west and the Wasatch Range to the east. That said, sub-$300K properties do still trade here — they tend to be smaller condos and townhomes in neighborhoods like Glendale, Rose Park, and the West Side, older single-family bungalows in need of updating, and occasional short-sale or estate-sale finds in transitional corridors closer to Downtown or Sugar House. Buyers who move quickly and come pre-approved have the best shot, because competitively priced listings at this price point frequently receive multiple offers within the first weekend on market.
Salt Lake City's appeal is real and practical: the Salt Lake International Airport is a Delta hub with direct flights to most major U.S. cities, the TRAX light-rail system connects several neighborhoods without a car, and winter access to world-class ski resorts — Alta, Snowbird, Park City — is roughly 45 minutes from the city center. At this price range, buyers should expect to weigh tradeoffs between square footage, condition, and location, and a local agent who knows which blocks are appreciating fastest can make a significant difference. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently available at this price point.
June 2026 · Salt Lake City market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Salt Lake City right now.
Median sale
$597,075
206 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
3 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
819
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $300k in Salt Lake City.
What kind of home can I actually get in Salt Lake City under $300K? ▾
Realistically, most options at this price are condos and townhomes — one and two-bedroom units in older brick fourplexes, mid-rise buildings downtown, or townhome communities in Glendale, Rose Park, and parts of West Valley adjacent to SLC. Detached single-family homes under $300K are rare inside city limits and usually need significant work or sit on small lots in older west-side neighborhoods.
Which Salt Lake neighborhoods still have homes in this price range? ▾
Glendale, Poplar Grove, Rose Park, and pockets of Fairpark see the most activity under $300K. Downtown and Central City have condo inventory at this price, especially in older buildings along 200 South and near the U of U. The east bench and Avenues almost never have anything under $300K anymore.
Are HOA fees a big factor at this price point? ▾
Yes — most listings under $300K in SLC are attached housing, and HOA dues typically run $200 to $450 a month. Always check what the dues cover (water, sewer, exterior maintenance, reserves) and ask for the HOA's reserve study before writing an offer. A cheap unit with an underfunded HOA can hit you with special assessments later.
Can first-time buyers use down payment assistance here? ▾
Yes. Utah Housing Corporation, the Salt Lake City HOME program, and Community Development Corporation of Utah all offer down payment and closing cost help for buyers under certain income limits. Many condos and townhomes under $300K qualify, but check FHA condo approval status before counting on FHA financing for a specific building.
Is it worth buying a fixer-upper in this range? ▾
It can be, especially in Rose Park or Poplar Grove where older bungalows occasionally list in the $280K–$300K range needing cosmetic or systems work. An FHA 203(k) or Fannie Mae HomeStyle renovation loan rolls repair costs into the mortgage. Just budget honestly — older SLC homes often need electrical, sewer line, or foundation attention.
How fast do homes under $300K sell in Salt Lake City? ▾
Entry-level inventory moves faster than the broader market because demand from first-time buyers and investors stays steady. Well-priced condos in walkable areas often go under contract within a week or two. Be pre-approved and ready to write quickly if something in good condition hits the MLS.