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Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in Alpine, Utah
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Alpine sits at the north end of Utah County, tucked against the base of Lone Peak and Box Elder Peak at roughly 5,000 feet of elevation. It's one of the wealthiest cities in the state, and the housing stock reflects that — large lots, custom builds, and very little tract product. That makes a true fixer upper here a different animal than one in Lehi or Saratoga Springs. The opportunity isn't usually a beat-up starter home; it's an older rambler or 1980s two-story on a half-acre to full-acre lot where the land carries most of the value and the structure is a candidate for a heavy remodel or a scrape-and-rebuild.
Buyers chasing these properties tend to fall into two camps: families who want to land in the Alpine School District boundaries (Westfield Elementary, Mountain Ridge Junior High, Lone Peak High) at a lower entry price than a finished custom home, and builders or investors looking for a teardown lot with mountain views and mature trees. Winters are real up here — snow loads, frozen ground from December through March — so renovation timelines need to account for the climate, and hillside lots often come with slope and drainage considerations the city takes seriously. Browse the active listings below to see which Alpine properties are currently sitting in fixer territory.
"}]August 2026 · Alpine market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Alpine right now.
Median sale
$867,000
5 closed in August 2026
Median DOM
17 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
92.2%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
53
active + pending
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Common questions
About fixer upper homes in Alpine.
How often do true fixer uppers come up for sale in Alpine? ▾
Not often. Alpine has fewer than 4,000 homes total and most were built after 1995, so the supply of dated or distressed properties is thin. In a typical year you might see a handful of genuine fixer candidates — usually older ramblers on large lots in the original part of town near Main Street and Grove Drive, or 1980s-era homes on the benches that have not been updated.
What price range should I expect for a fixer upper in Alpine? ▾
Alpine's median sale price runs well over $1.2M, so even properties needing significant work rarely list below $800K–$900K. The land itself carries most of the value, especially on half-acre-plus lots with Lone Peak views. Tear-down candidates on a full acre have sold north of $1.5M when the location is right.
Are there permitting or zoning issues I should know about before renovating? ▾
Alpine City has its own building department and design standards, particularly in the foothill overlay zones where slope, vegetation, and view corridors are regulated. Expect stricter setback and height reviews than you'd see in Lehi or American Fork. Septic-to-sewer conversions also come up on older properties east of Grove Drive.
Is it worth renovating versus tearing down and rebuilding in Alpine? ▾
On lots above roughly half an acre with mature landscaping and good topography, tear-down and rebuild is increasingly common — finished custom homes in Alpine routinely appraise from $2M to $5M+. For homes built after 2000 with good bones, a cosmetic remodel usually pencils out better than a full rebuild.
What contractors and trades work in Alpine? ▾
Most of the established Utah County custom builders work this area, including firms based in Highland, Cedar Hills, and Lehi. Lead times for framers, excavators, and finish carpenters have shortened from the 2021–2022 peak but still expect 60–90 days to start on a serious remodel. Alpine's hillside lots often require specialty foundation and retaining-wall subs.
Can I use renovation financing like a 203(k) or construction-to-perm loan here? ▾
Yes, though FHA 203(k) loan limits cap well below most Alpine purchase prices, which makes them rarely usable. Most buyers here use conventional renovation loans (Fannie Mae HomeStyle) or a construction-to-permanent loan through a local lender like Cyprus, Mountain America, or a portfolio bank. Cash-heavy offers still win on the best lots.