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Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in Bountiful, Utah
Bountiful sits just north of Salt Lake City along the benches of the Wasatch, and a big chunk of its housing stock dates from the 1950s through the 1970s — split-levels, ramblers, and brick mid-centuries on quarter-acre lots with mature trees. That age profile is exactly why fixer uppers come up here more often than in newer South Davis County suburbs like West Bountiful or Centerville. Buyers willing to take on dated kitchens, original bathrooms, asbestos popcorn ceilings, or aging mechanicals can land on streets that almost never see new construction, in school boundaries tied to Davis School District, and within a 15-minute commute to downtown SLC via I-15 or Beck Street.
The renovation math in Bountiful tends to favor cosmetic and systems work over teardowns. Lot values on the east bench — anywhere above Orchard Drive, and especially up toward Eaglewood and the Bountiful Temple — support significant reinvestment, while flatter west-side properties near 500 West give more flexibility on budget. Expect to encounter older furnaces, original electrical panels, galvanized plumbing, and the occasional foundation crack from expansive bench soils, so a thorough inspection matters more here than in newer inventory. Conventional renovation loans (FHA 203k, Fannie HomeStyle) work well for owner-occupants, and Bountiful City permitting is generally straightforward for interior remodels. Browse the active fixer listings below to see what's currently on the market.
June 2026 · Bountiful market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Bountiful right now.
Median sale
$554,000
24 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
14 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
93
active + pending
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Common questions
About fixer upper homes in Bountiful.
What counts as a fixer upper in Bountiful? ▾
Most listings tagged as fixers here are original-condition homes from the 1950s–1970s that need kitchen and bath updates, new flooring, paint, and often furnace or roof replacement. True structural projects are less common — the more typical Bountiful fixer is a solid brick rambler with dated finishes and aging systems. Pricing usually runs $100K–$200K below comparable updated homes on the same street.
Which Bountiful neighborhoods have the most fixer upper inventory? ▾
The older east bench around Bountiful High, the area near Mueller Park, and the streets between 400 North and 1500 South west of Main tend to turn up the most original-condition homes. Val Verda and the lower west side near 500 West also produce fixers at lower entry prices. New construction is rare across the city, so fixers exist throughout — just at different price points.
Can I use an FHA 203k or renovation loan on a Bountiful fixer? ▾
Yes. FHA 203k, Fannie Mae HomeStyle, and Freddie Mac CHOICERenovation all work for owner-occupied Bountiful homes that meet the loan's habitability requirements after rehab. These let you roll renovation costs into the mortgage with one closing. Most local lenders along the Wasatch Front have experience with 203k files, though they take longer to close than a standard purchase.
What hidden issues should I watch for in older Bountiful homes? ▾
The big ones are galvanized supply lines, cast iron drains nearing end of life, original electrical panels (especially Federal Pacific and Zinsco brands), asbestos in popcorn ceilings and old floor tile, and underground oil tanks at homes built before gas conversion. Bench-location homes can also show foundation movement from expansive clay soils. A sewer scope and a thorough electrical inspection are worth the cost.
Are fixer uppers in Bountiful good investment properties? ▾
They can be, but Bountiful's rental market is thinner than Salt Lake proper and the city restricts short-term rentals. Most successful projects here are owner-occupant remodels or straight flips rather than buy-and-hold rentals. ARV on a well-renovated bench home with views can clear $700K–$900K, which gives flippers room to work if the purchase price and scope are right.
How competitive is the fixer upper market in Bountiful right now? ▾
Original-condition homes under $500K still draw multiple offers, especially from owner-occupants priced out of updated inventory. Heavier projects above $600K sit longer because the renovation budget pushes total cost into move-in-ready territory. Cash and renovation-loan buyers tend to win against investors on owner-occupant-friendly listings.