Ballard Utah Real Estate

Ballard, Utah is a small town with a population just under 1,000 in Uintah County. Driving through Ballard on US Highway 40 you will quickly see that Ballard has lots of wide open space and agricultural land, with homes and some industrial space sprinkled throughout. The primary industries in Ballard are agriculture and energy extraction.

What To Do In Ballard

Living in Ballard means easy access to the Uintah Mountains and their many hiking and biking trails. There are some businesses along US Highway 40 in Ballard, but most residents travel to neighboring towns for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Just eight minutes from Ballard is Roosevelt, Utah, where you will find a golf course and some restaurants and retail. Just a two and a half hour drive will get you from Ballard to Provo or Salt Lake City, making a day trip for entertainment, major retailers, or air travel possible. About an hour and a half drive from Ballard is Ashley National Forest, where visitors can enjoy gorgeous scenery, camping, fishing, and wildlife. This national forest also hosts some of the best elk hunting in the nation.

Why People Love Ballard

Ballard provides the small town tight knit community many people love, with privacy, a strong support system, and safety as inherent features of a small town. As a member of such a small community, with nearly everyone living on a large acreage, Ballard residents have privacy and lots of wide open space to enjoy. Ballard also represents the opportunity to own a significant parcel of land for an affordable price, affording people the chance to homestead, keep more animals, or grow an impressive gardent. 

Ballard Schools

Ballard is part of the Uintah School District. Students in Ballard can attend school in neighboring towns’ public schools, with 11 schools serving Ballard. Homeschooling, whether publicly funded or independent, is also allowed under Utah education law.

Ballard Real Estate

Homes for sale in Utah are in high demand, driving prices up continually. Ballard real estate remains affordable, with a median house price of $163,000. If you are looking for affordable acreage, you will be happy to learn that Ballard has many large properties available, for far lower list prices than other Utah real estate markets.  

You’ll want to work with the right real estate professional if you think you are ready to purchase a home in Ballard. As a lifelong Utah resident, I bring exactly the knowledge and expertise you need to the team. Contact us today to find out how we can help you make the next step toward your dreams, within your budget!