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Homes Under $500,000 in Bluffdale, Utah
Bluffdale sits at the southern edge of Salt Lake County, wedged between Riverton, Herriman, and the Utah County line, and it's one of the harder Wasatch Front cities to crack under $500,000. The city's median sale price has hovered north of $650K for the past few years, driven by large-lot equestrian properties along Redwood Road, newer construction in Independence and SunStone, and luck-of-the-draw view lots looking east at the Wasatch. What that means for buyers shopping the sub-$500K band: inventory is tight, it's mostly townhomes and attached product, and well-priced listings tend to go under contract inside a week or two.
The trade-off is worth it for a lot of buyers. Bluffdale gives you Jordan School District schools, quick I-15 access to the Silicon Slopes job corridor in Lehi and Draper, the Porter Rockwell Boulevard corridor connecting to Bangerter Highway, and a small-town feel that places like South Jordan lost a decade ago. Most homes in this price range are within a 10-minute drive of the Draper FrontRunner station, the Mountain View Corridor, and the trail system at Jordan River Parkway. If you're targeting a townhome, a smaller starter rambler, or a condo as a first step into a city that's still building out, this is the price band to watch closely. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · Bluffdale market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Bluffdale right now.
Median sale
$494,000
15 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
33 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.6%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
74
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Bluffdale.
What kind of home can I actually get in Bluffdale under $500K? ▾
Realistically, the sub-$500K segment in Bluffdale is mostly townhomes, smaller twin homes, and the occasional older single-family rambler on a modest lot. New construction detached homes in Bluffdale typically start in the upper $500s and climb quickly, so the under-$500K bucket leans toward attached product in communities like Independence, Day Ranch, or the townhome pockets near Porter Rockwell Boulevard.
How many homes under $500K are usually active in Bluffdale? ▾
It's a thin slice of the market. Bluffdale only has around 6,000 households total, and most resale inventory sits above $600K, so on any given week you might see anywhere from a handful to about 15 active listings under $500K. The list below pulls live MLS data, so the count updates as homes hit and leave the market.
Are HOA fees common at this price point? ▾
Yes — most homes under $500K in Bluffdale are in HOA communities because the price band is dominated by townhomes and PUD-style developments. Fees typically run $90 to $250 per month and often cover front-yard landscaping, exterior maintenance, and sometimes a community pool or clubhouse. Always check the HOA docs for rental caps if you're buying as an investment.
What school district serves Bluffdale, and does it change under $500K? ▾
Bluffdale falls under Jordan School District, with schools like Bluffdale Elementary, Hidden Valley Middle, and Riverton High serving most of the city. The district assignment doesn't change based on price — a $450K townhome and a $1.2M custom home can feed the same schools, which is one reason the lower price band moves quickly with families.
How's the commute from Bluffdale to Salt Lake or Lehi tech jobs? ▾
Bluffdale sits right at the Salt Lake/Utah County line, which is the main draw for buyers in this price range. Silicon Slopes employers in Lehi are roughly 10-15 minutes south on I-15, and downtown Salt Lake runs about 25-30 minutes north outside of rush hour. The Porter Rockwell Boulevard extension and FrontRunner station in Draper have made the commute considerably easier.
Is it worth waiting for prices to drop, or should I buy now? ▾
Bluffdale's under-$500K inventory has been the first to move whenever rates dip, simply because it's the entry point for a city where the median sale price sits well above that. If you find a layout and location that work, the bigger risk has historically been getting priced out of the city entirely rather than overpaying at this tier.