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Brigham City, Utah

Investment Properties for Sale in Brigham City, Utah

Brigham City sits at the north end of the Wasatch Front, about 20 minutes from Ogden and an hour from Salt Lake City, with Box Elder County's economy anchored by Autoliv, ATK/Northrop Grumman, and a growing base of commuters willing to trade a longer drive for lower purchase prices. That price gap is the whole story for investors here: homes that would run well into the $500s in Davis or Weber County often trade in the $350,000-$450,000 range in Brigham City, which keeps cap rates more workable for buy-and-hold rentals. Older neighborhoods near Main Street and the historic downtown core have a mix of single-family homes and small multi-unit properties, some still priced for the land and bones rather than a full remodel, which is where a lot of local rehab activity happens.

Rental demand comes from a steady stream of Autoliv and defense-contractor employees, Utah State University students commuting down from Logan, and families priced out of Ogden and Layton looking for something they can actually afford. Duplexes and fourplexes are scarce enough that they tend to move fast when they hit the market, while single-family rentals compete more directly with owner-occupant buyers, which can push up your purchase price if you're not watching days-on-market closely. Winters bring lake-effect snow off the Great Salt Lake that adds to maintenance and turnover costs, something to factor into your numbers alongside property taxes and insurance. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.

August 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
$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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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.