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Brigham City, Utah

Investment Properties for Sale in Brigham City, Utah

Brigham City sits about 60 miles north of Salt Lake at the mouth of Box Elder Canyon, and it's one of the more under-the-radar investment markets along the Wasatch Front. Entry prices still run noticeably below Ogden and Layton — older 3-bed bungalows on the grid south of Forest Street and east of Main can often be picked up under $375K, while newer builds out toward Perry push into the $450K-$550K range. The local economy leans on Northrop Grumman (formerly ATK) in Promontory, the Bear River Valley Hospital, and the fruit and ag economy that gives the city its "Fruit Way" identity along US-89. That mix of aerospace payroll and working-class agriculture creates steady rental demand without the boom-bust swings you see in resort towns.

For investors, the math here tends to favor long-term buy-and-hold over short-term flips. Property taxes are reasonable, rents have climbed alongside the broader northern Utah market, and proximity to the new West Davis Corridor extension keeps commuter renters in play. Multi-family inventory is thin — most deals are single-family or small 2-4 unit properties on larger lots that occasionally allow ADU conversion. Watch for older homes with detached outbuildings or oversized garages on Forest, Main, and the numbered streets; those tend to be the best value-add candidates. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market, and filter by lot size or year built if you're hunting for a specific type of deal.

May 2026 · Brigham City market

Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Brigham City right now.

Full Brigham City market report
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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Active listings

Common questions

About investment properties in Brigham City.

What kind of rental demand does Brigham City have?

Demand is steady rather than explosive. Renters include ATK/Northrop Grumman engineers and contractors on short-term assignments, Bear River Health Department staff, fruit-industry workers, and families priced out of Ogden and North Salt Lake. Vacancy tends to be tight on 3-bed single-family rentals under $1,800/month.

What rents can I realistically expect?

As of recent data, a 3-bed/2-bath single-family in Brigham City typically rents in the $1,600-$2,000 range, with older 2-bed bungalows near downtown closer to $1,200-$1,450. Duplex units on the west side often pencil at $950-$1,200 per side.

Are short-term rentals (Airbnb) allowed in Brigham City?

Brigham City regulates short-term rentals through its business licensing and zoning code, and STRs are not permitted in every residential zone. If your strategy depends on nightly rentals, verify the specific parcel's zoning with the city planning department before writing an offer.

Which neighborhoods cash-flow best for long-term rentals?

The older grid south and west of Main Street has the lowest entry prices and the best rent-to-price ratios, though many homes need updates. Forest Street and the area near Central Elementary attract long-term family tenants. Perry and Mantua, just outside city limits, are worth looking at as well.

How do property taxes and insurance compare to the Wasatch Front?

Box Elder County property tax rates run slightly below Weber and Davis counties, which helps cash flow. Insurance is also reasonable since Brigham City sits outside the highest wildfire and flood zones, though properties near the Bear River bottoms should be checked for flood designation.

Is appreciation strong enough to justify lower cash flow?

Brigham City has tracked the broader northern Utah market with steady long-term appreciation, supported by ATK/Northrop expansion and spillover from Ogden. It's not a boom market like Lehi or St. George, but the combination of modest entry prices and reliable tenant demand makes it a fit for buy-and-hold investors.