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Homes Under $300,000 in Cleveland, Utah
Cleveland is a quiet farming and ranching community in Emery County, tucked between Huntington and the San Rafael Swell about two and a half hours south of Salt Lake City. The town runs on agriculture, the nearby Huntington and Hunter power plants, and the coal mines that have anchored Castle Country for generations. Homes under $300K here generally fall into a few buckets: older single-family homes on town lots, manufactured and modular homes on an acre or more, and the occasional fixer with pasture, outbuildings, and irrigation shares attached. Buyers shopping this price band are usually locals upgrading from a rental, remote workers chasing land and dark skies, or retirees who want elbow room without Wasatch Front prices.
The trade-offs are real and worth understanding before writing an offer. Cleveland sits at roughly 5,700 feet, so winters are cold and summers are dry and warm — not the triple-digit heat of St. George. Cell service and internet vary block to block, well and septic systems are common outside the town center, and inventory is thin, so listings move on their own timeline rather than the frantic pace of Utah County. On the upside, property taxes are low, the drive to Goblin Valley, the Wedge Overlook, and Joe's Valley Reservoir is short, and your dollar buys far more square footage and land than almost anywhere north of Spanish Fork. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in and around Cleveland.
March 2026 · Cleveland market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Cleveland right now.
Median sale
$320,000
1 closed in March 2026
Median DOM
88 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
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active + pending
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Common questions
About homes under $300k in Cleveland.
How many homes under $300K typically come up in Cleveland? ▾
Cleveland is a small Emery County town of roughly 500 residents, so inventory at any price point stays thin — often just a handful of active listings county-wide. Under $300K here usually means older farmhouses, manufactured homes on acreage, or modest single-family homes built between the 1940s and 1990s. Checking back weekly is the realistic approach since new listings can sit for months or sell within days depending on condition.
What kind of property do I get for under $300K out here? ▾
Expect 1,200–2,000 square feet on lots ranging from a quarter-acre in town to 1–5 acres on the outskirts. Many properties include outbuildings, water shares, or room for livestock, which is part of why buyers look at Cleveland in the first place. Newer construction below $300K is rare — most homes in this range need some updating.
Are water rights or shares included with homes in this price range? ▾
Often yes, especially on larger parcels. Cleveland sits in irrigation territory tied to the Huntington-Cleveland Irrigation Company, and many lots carry shares used for pasture, gardens, or orchards. Always confirm share count and transfer terms in the seller's disclosures — they meaningfully affect both usability and resale value.
What's the commute situation from Cleveland? ▾
Cleveland is about 10 minutes from Huntington, 25 minutes from Price, and roughly 2.5 hours from Salt Lake City. Most working residents commute to the PacifiCorp Huntington and Hunter power plants, the Lila Canyon and SUFCO mines, or jobs in Price. If you work remote, cell and internet service have improved but still vary by parcel — verify before you buy.
Will a USDA Rural Development loan work in Cleveland? ▾
Cleveland qualifies as a USDA-eligible rural area, which means zero-down financing is on the table for buyers who meet income limits. That's a meaningful advantage in this price band since it preserves cash for repairs and well/septic inspections. Talk to a lender familiar with USDA guidelines before writing an offer.
Should I expect well and septic instead of city utilities? ▾
In-town Cleveland properties are usually on culinary water through the Cleveland Water Improvement District, but septic systems are common since there's no municipal sewer in much of the area. Properties on the edges of town often have private wells too. Budget for a septic inspection and, if applicable, a well flow and water-quality test as part of due diligence.