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Homes Under $500,000 in Brigham City, Utah
Brigham City sits at the north end of the Wasatch Front where Box Elder County still trades on farm ground, the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, and a commute to Ogden that runs about 25 minutes up I-15. That distance from the bigger job centers is exactly why $500K still buys real square footage here. A budget that gets squeezed to a condo in Davis County can land a 2,000-square-foot rambler with a yard on the east bench, or a newer build in one of the subdivisions filling in around Foothill Drive and 1100 South. Median prices in Brigham City have stayed noticeably below Layton, Kaysville, and Ogden proper, which keeps this corridor on the radar for buyers who work at Hill Air Force Base, ATK/Northrop Grumman in Promontory, or the hospitals in Ogden and Logan.
Under $500K here spans a wide range of stock: mid-century brick homes near Main Street and the historic downtown, 1990s and 2000s subdivisions closer to Highway 89/91, and a growing number of new-construction homes in developments pushing toward the base of the mountains. Lot sizes tend to run bigger than what you'd see in Davis or Salt Lake counties, and quite a few listings in this range still come with a third stall garage or unfinished basement ready for future square footage. Winters bring real snow off the Wellsvilles and Wasatch, so heating costs and roof condition are worth checking closely at this price point. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
July 2026 · Brigham City market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Brigham City right now.
Median sale
$450,900
27 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
14 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.8%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
85
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.