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Investment Properties for Sale in Washington Terrace, Utah
Washington Terrace sits just south of Ogden along Highway 89, and it has quietly become one of the more practical spots in Weber County for small investors. The city was originally built as wartime housing for Hill Air Force Base workers in the 1940s, which left behind a stock of compact single-family homes and duplexes on small lots — exactly the kind of inventory that pencils out for rentals. Median sale prices typically run well below the Ogden and South Ogden averages, and rents stay healthy thanks to steady demand from Weber State University students, Hill AFB personnel commuting south on I-15, and McKay-Dee Hospital staff just minutes away. Property taxes through Weber County are reasonable, and the Washington Terrace zoning map includes pockets of R-2 and R-3 that make legal accessory units and small multi-family deals possible.
What investors actually look at here: 3-bed/1-bath ramblers from the 1950s in the $300Ks that rent in the $1,700–$2,000 range, the occasional duplex near 400 East or Adams Avenue, and tear-down lots where the math works on a new build. Cash flow is more realistic than in Davis or Salt Lake County, and turnover tends to be lower because tenants are anchored to nearby jobs. Vacancy in the Ogden-Clearfield metro has stayed tight for years. If you're underwriting your first rental or adding to a Weber County portfolio, browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · Washington Terrace market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Washington Terrace right now.
Median sale
$385,000
7 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
23 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
20
active + pending
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Common questions
About investment properties in Washington Terrace.
What types of investment properties are most common in Washington Terrace? ▾
The bulk of the inventory is post-war single-family homes — typically 3-bedroom, 1-bath ramblers between 900 and 1,400 square feet on quarter-acre lots. You'll also see a handful of duplexes and fourplexes, mostly clustered near Adams Avenue and along the older platted streets closer to the Ogden border. True multi-family buildings of 5+ units are rare in the city limits.
What kind of rents can a single-family rental pull in Washington Terrace? ▾
As of recent market data, a clean 3-bed/1-bath home rents in the $1,700–$2,000 range, and a 4-bed with a finished basement can push $2,100–$2,400. Proximity to Hill AFB, Weber State, and McKay-Dee Hospital keeps demand steady, and well-maintained units rarely sit vacant more than a couple of weeks.
Are short-term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO) allowed in Washington Terrace? ▾
Washington Terrace restricts short-term rentals in most residential zones, and operating one typically requires the property to be owner-occupied. Investors targeting nightly rentals are usually better off looking at unincorporated Weber County or Ogden Valley. Always confirm current rules directly with Washington Terrace City before writing an offer.
How do property taxes compare to other Weber County cities? ▾
Washington Terrace's combined property tax rate is in line with Ogden and South Ogden — generally around 1.1–1.3% of assessed value, depending on the year and which overlapping districts apply. Because purchase prices are lower than Davis County, total tax dollars per door tend to be among the more manageable in northern Utah.
Is it possible to add an ADU or convert a basement into a separate unit? ▾
Yes, internal accessory dwelling units are allowed in many of Washington Terrace's residential zones under Utah's statewide ADU law, provided the home is owner-occupied and you meet parking and egress requirements. Detached ADUs face stricter rules. For a non-owner-occupied rental conversion, you'll need a property in an R-2 or R-3 zone — check the city's zoning map before assuming a basement unit is legal.
What should I budget for repairs on an older Washington Terrace rental? ▾
Most of the housing stock dates to 1945–1960, so plan for the usual aging-home items: galvanized or cast-iron plumbing nearing end of life, original electrical panels needing upgrades, and roofs or furnaces that may be past their useful life. A thorough inspection and a 1–2% of purchase price annual capex reserve are smart starting points.