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Homes Under $500,000 in Brigham City, Utah
Brigham City still gives buyers real breathing room under $500K, which is more than can be said for most of the Wasatch Front these days. This is Box Elder County, roughly 20 minutes north of Ogden and about an hour from Salt Lake City, where Thiokol (now Northrop Grumman) and the Bear River migratory bird refuge define the area as much as the peach orchards on the benches east of town. Under $500K here still buys a 3-4 bedroom home on a normal-sized lot, sometimes with a view of the Wellsville Mountains, and in a lot of neighborhoods you're not competing against a dozen other offers the way you would in Davis or Salt Lake County.
Most of the inventory in this range sits in the established grid around Main Street and 100/200 East, plus newer construction pushing east toward the foothills and south toward Perry and Willard, where prices tend to run a bit higher for comparable square footage. Older homes closer to downtown often come with mature landscaping and larger lots but may need updated mechanicals; newer subdivisions trade some yard space for efficiency and warranty coverage. Commuters heading to Hill Air Force Base or Ogden add 20-30 minutes each way, which is part of why prices stay approachable here compared to Weber County. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market under $500K.
August 2026 · Brigham City market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Brigham City right now.
Median sale
$405,000
12 closed in August 2026
Median DOM
25 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.2%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
91
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Brigham City.
What kind of home does $500K actually buy in Brigham City? ▾
At this price point, buyers typically see 3-4 bedroom homes between 1,800 and 3,200 finished square feet, often with unfinished basement space to grow into. Older homes near Forest Street and the historic core tend to sit on larger lots with mature trees, while newer builds in Perry and the south-end subdivisions offer two-car garages and modern layouts. Acreage properties and view lots usually push above the $500K ceiling.
Is Brigham City cheaper than other Wasatch Front cities? ▾
Yes. Brigham sits roughly 20-25 minutes north of Ogden and about an hour from Salt Lake, and prices reflect that distance. Comparable homes in Layton, Kaysville, or Farmington often run $75K-$150K higher than in Brigham, which is why commuters and remote workers have been pushing demand here since 2020.
What neighborhoods should I focus on under $500K? ▾
The Forest Street historic district has character homes from the early 1900s, while the east bench gives you Wellsville Mountain views and slightly newer construction. Perry, just south of town, and Mantua up Sardine Canyon both fall within the Brigham search area and often have inventory in this range. The west side near the airport tends to be the most affordable.
How is the commute to Ogden, Hill AFB, or Salt Lake? ▾
I-15 runs right along the west edge of town. Ogden is about 22 miles south, Hill Air Force Base around 35 miles, and downtown Salt Lake roughly 60 miles. Most commuters allow 45-70 minutes to SLC depending on weather and rush-hour conditions through the Riverdale bottleneck.
What's driving the local economy? ▾
ATK/Northrop Grumman's rocket facility west of town is the largest single employer, along with Autoliv, Procter & Gamble's Box Elder plant, and Bourns. Brigham City Community Hospital and Box Elder School District add stable public-sector jobs. This employment base keeps demand steady even when Wasatch Front markets cool.
Are there any property tax or HOA considerations I should know about? ▾
Box Elder County property tax rates are generally lower than Davis or Salt Lake County, which helps the monthly payment math at this price point. Most established Brigham neighborhoods have no HOA, though newer subdivisions in Perry and on the south end sometimes carry modest dues. Always check the specific listing for assessments.