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Homes Under $300,000 in Altamont, Utah
Altamont sits out in Duchesne County on the north side of the Uinta Basin, a good ninety minutes from Salt Lake and closer in spirit to Roosevelt and Neola than to anything on the Wasatch Front. That distance is exactly why $300K still buys real acreage here — older farmhouses on a few acres, manufactured homes with land, and modest ranch-style houses that would cost twice as much an hour west. Buyers priced out of Heber and Park City have been quietly discovering this stretch of the basin for its low taxes, dark skies, and proximity to the Uinta Mountains and Starvation Reservoir.
Under $300K in Altamont usually means one of three things: a smaller footprint (1,000-1,600 square feet) on a standard town lot, an older home needing some updating on acreage, or a manufactured or modular home with land already attached. Well and septic are common outside town limits, so budget for inspections on those systems specifically. Winters are cold and snow-heavy at this elevation, and many properties rely on propane rather than natural gas, both of which affect ongoing costs worth factoring into your offer. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
August 2026 · Altamont market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Altamont right now.
Median sale
$480,000
1 closed in August 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
2
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes under $300k in Altamont.
What kind of homes actually sell under $300K in Altamont? ▾
Mostly older single-family homes on standard lots, manufactured homes with acreage, and smaller ranch-style houses that need some cosmetic work. Homes with several acres attached to them are more common at this price point here than almost anywhere along the Wasatch Front, since land is simply cheaper out in the Uinta Basin.
Do these homes have city water and sewer, or well and septic? ▾
It depends on the exact location. Properties inside Altamont's town limits often have public water, but many homes on acreage nearby rely on private well and septic systems. Always get the well flow rate and septic inspection done before closing, since replacing either can run several thousand dollars.
Is financing harder on homes this affordable? ▾
Sometimes. Lenders can be picky about manufactured homes not permanently affixed to a foundation, and rural properties with acreage may need a USDA loan instead of a standard conventional mortgage. USDA financing actually works well here since Altamont qualifies as a rural area, and it allows low or no down payment for eligible buyers.
How far is Altamont from jobs and amenities? ▾
Roosevelt, the main commercial hub of the Basin with grocery stores, hospital access, and most services, is about 15-20 minutes away. Salt Lake City is roughly 90 minutes over Wolf Creek Pass or through Heber, which is closed or slower in winter, so plan commutes accordingly if you work outside the Basin.
What should I budget for beyond the purchase price? ▾
Propane heat is standard in this area rather than natural gas, so factor in tank rental and delivery costs. Winters bring significant snow at this elevation, so snow removal equipment and a reliable 4WD vehicle are practically necessities rather than nice-to-haves.
How many homes under $300K are typically available at once? ▾
Inventory is thin — Altamont is a small town, and homes at this price point often move quickly when they're in decent condition. It's worth setting up an alert so you see new listings the day they hit the MLS rather than checking back periodically.