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Homes Under $300,000 in Brighton, Utah
Brighton sits at roughly 8,700 feet at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon, about 30 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City when the road is clear. It's a tiny resort town built around Brighton Ski Resort and Solitude, with a year-round population in the low hundreds and a housing stock dominated by ski cabins, A-frames, and condos near the lifts. Inventory is thin in any price band, and homes under $300,000 are genuinely rare here — when something does pop up at that price, it's almost always a small studio or one-bedroom condo at a complex like Brighton Loop, Silver Fork, or one of the older lodge-style buildings, often with shared walls and an HOA that covers snow removal and the road maintenance the canyon demands.
Buyers shopping this price point in Brighton are usually after a ski-season base or a short-term rental play rather than a primary residence — most full-time living happens down in Cottonwood Heights or Sandy. Keep in mind that Brighton falls inside a protected watershed for Salt Lake City's drinking water, which means strict rules on pets (dogs are prohibited in much of the canyon), septic, and any exterior work. Winter access requires a 4WD or AWD vehicle with proper tires, and UDOT closes the canyon during avalanche control. Listings at this price move fast when they appear, so it's worth setting up alerts. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · Brighton market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Brighton right now.
Median sale
$1,391,000
1 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
144 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
92.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
9
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $300k in Brighton.
Are there really any homes under $300K in Brighton? ▾
Detached homes at that price are extremely uncommon. When inventory does appear under $300,000, it's almost always a small condo or hotel-condo unit at Solitude or Brighton — typically a studio or one-bedroom under 600 square feet. Set an MLS alert, because these move quickly when they list.
What kind of HOA dues should I expect at this price point? ▾
Resort condos in Big Cottonwood Canyon often carry HOA fees in the $500–$1,200 per month range, sometimes higher for units that include all utilities, cable, and resort amenities. At 8,700 feet, snow removal and roof maintenance are real expenses, so dues run higher than a comparable valley condo.
Can I short-term rent a Brighton condo I buy under $300K? ▾
Many of the hotel-condo units at Solitude and Brighton are zoned and built for nightly rental, and rental programs are often run through the resort. Confirm the specific building's CC&Rs and any Salt Lake County or Town of Brighton rules before you write an offer — not every unit type allows nightly use.
Is the canyon road open year-round? ▾
Big Cottonwood Canyon (SR-190) is open year-round but is subject to interlodge closures during avalanche control and heavy storms. Traction laws are enforced from November through April. Plan on AWD or 4WD with proper tires if you'll be commuting up regularly in winter.
Can I get a conventional mortgage on a sub-$300K Brighton condo? ▾
It depends on the project. Many resort condos are classified as non-warrantable by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac because of high rental ratios or commercial space in the building, which pushes buyers toward portfolio lenders or larger down payments (often 25–30%). Ask the listing agent for the project's warrantability status early.
What's the property tax situation if it's a second home? ▾
Utah gives a primary-residence exemption that cuts taxable value by 45%. A Brighton condo used as a second home or short-term rental does not qualify, so the effective tax rate roughly doubles compared to an owner-occupied valley home. Factor that into your monthly carrying cost.