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Homes Under $500,000 in Clawson, Utah
Clawson is a tiny farming community in Emery County, sitting between Castle Dale and Ferron along the foot of the Wasatch Plateau. Total population hovers around 150, so the housing stock is small, turnover is slow, and "under $500K" actually covers nearly everything that comes up for sale here — most homes trade well below that ceiling, often in the $150K–$350K range for older farmhouses, manufactured homes on acreage, and the occasional newer build on a half-acre or larger lot. Buyers shopping this price band are typically getting irrigation rights, outbuildings, garden space, and room for horses or 4-H animals, which is a different value equation than a similarly priced home on the Wasatch Front.
The lifestyle trade-off is real and worth understanding before you tour. Clawson is roughly two and a half hours from Salt Lake City, about 45 minutes from Price, and grocery runs mean a drive to Castle Dale or Ferron. Winters are cold with light snow, summers are dry and hot, and the surrounding country opens onto the San Rafael Swell, Joe's Valley Reservoir, and miles of BLM land for hunting, ATVs, and fishing. Employment leans toward coal, agriculture, and the Emery power plant, with some remote workers showing up in recent years. Inventory at any given moment is thin — sometimes only one or two active listings — so flexibility on timing matters. Browse the current listings below to see what's actually on the market in Clawson right now.
February 2026 · Clawson market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Clawson right now.
Median sale
$359,000
1 closed in February 2026
Median DOM
156 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
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active + pending
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Clawson.
How many homes under $500K are usually for sale in Clawson? ▾
Clawson is small enough that active inventory often sits at zero to three listings at a time. When a home does hit the market, it tends to be priced under $500K, so the filter captures most of what's available. Setting up an MLS alert is the practical way to catch new listings as they post.
What does a home under $500K typically include in Clawson? ▾
Expect older single-family homes or manufactured houses on lots ranging from a quarter-acre up to several acres, often with shop buildings, barns, or chicken coops. Many parcels carry irrigation shares from local ditch companies, which is a meaningful asset for gardens, pasture, or small livestock. Newer construction is rare but does appear occasionally.
Are irrigation water rights included with most properties? ▾
A lot of Clawson properties do come with shares in local irrigation companies tied to the Cottonwood or Ferron Creek systems, but it's never automatic. Always verify the deeded water rights and share count in the title work and ask the seller for the most recent assessment. Water is part of what makes rural Emery County land usable.
Can I get a conventional mortgage on rural Clawson homes? ▾
Yes, though manufactured homes, large acreage, and properties with significant outbuildings sometimes need a lender experienced with rural Utah. USDA rural development loans work well in this area and can offer zero-down financing for qualified buyers. Appraisals can take longer because of limited comparable sales.
What are property taxes like in Emery County? ▾
Emery County has some of the lower property tax rates in Utah, helped by tax revenue from the power plant and coal operations. On a $300K home you're often looking at roughly $1,200–$1,800 per year, depending on primary residence exemption status. Confirm current figures with the Emery County Assessor before closing.
How far is Clawson from services and bigger towns? ▾
Castle Dale is about 8 miles north and Ferron is around 5 miles south — both have grocery, fuel, schools, and basic medical. Price is roughly 45 minutes away for a hospital, Walmart, and a wider job market. Salt Lake City sits about two and a half hours north via Highway 10 and US-6.