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Homes Under $300,000 in Brighton, Utah
Brighton sits at roughly 8,700 feet in Big Cottonwood Canyon, and it's worth saying plainly: there are no homes under $300,000 in Brighton. The handful of cabins and condos that exist here are private, seasonal, and priced well into the high six or seven figures given the ski-in access to Brighton Resort and Solitude, the short supply of buildable land inside a protected watershed, and the fact that Salt Lake City's water source runs right through this canyon. Anyone pulling MLS results for this price point in Brighton will come up empty, and that's not a data error — it reflects real zoning limits from Salt Lake County that cap density and new construction in the canyon.
Buyers working with this budget usually end up looking down-canyon in places like Cottonwood Heights, Holladay, or Sandy, where $300,000 might still stretch to a small condo or entry-level townhome within 20-30 minutes of the same slopes. Others shift into Summit County's more affordable pockets or consider older mobile and manufactured homes near the canyon mouth, which occasionally trade in this range. If Brighton itself is the goal, it helps to widen the budget conversation early rather than waiting on a listing that isn't coming. Browse the current active listings below to see what's actually available at this price range nearby, or reach out and we'll help you map out realistic alternatives close to the canyon.
July 2026 · Brighton market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Brighton right now.
Median sale
$2,845,000
1 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
96.4%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
12
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.