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Homes Under $500,000 in Brigham City, Utah
Brigham City sits at the north end of the Wasatch Front, about 25 minutes from Ogden and a little over an hour from Salt Lake International. Under $500,000 is still the heart of the market here — it covers a big chunk of active inventory, from 1950s ranchers in the tree-lined streets near Box Elder High to newer builds going up along Forest Street and the Perry border. Buyers shopping this price point are usually working families commuting to Northrop Grumman (the old ATK plant), Autoliv, or down to Ogden, plus retirees drawn by the lower cost of living and the slower pace compared to Davis and Weber County.
What makes Brigham City work at this budget is square footage and lot size you can't get further south. A $475,000 home here often comes with a full basement, a two-car garage, and room for a garden or RV parking — the same money buys a cramped townhome in Layton. The tradeoff is winter inversion in the valley, a smaller retail footprint (though the Walmart and the revitalized Main Street cover most needs), and a 45-minute drive when you want bigger-city amenities. School-wise, families land in Box Elder School District, with Mountain View, Discovery, and Foothill elementaries feeding into Box Elder Middle and High. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently sitting under the $500K mark.
May 2026 · Brigham City market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Brigham City right now.
Median sale
$406,250
26 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
8 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.1%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
82
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.