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Homes Under $500,000 in Cleveland, Utah
Cleveland sits in northern Emery County, a quiet farming and ranching town tucked between the San Rafael Swell and the Book Cliffs. With a population under 500 and a land-first character, it draws buyers who want acreage, outbuildings, and elbow room rather than subdivision living. Under $500K in Cleveland is a real working budget here — it covers most of what comes to market, from updated single-family homes on a half acre in town to older farmhouses sitting on two to five acres with shops, corrals, and irrigation rights. Property taxes in Emery County run low compared to the Wasatch Front, which stretches a fixed monthly payment further than buyers expect.
Climate-wise, Cleveland gets cold high-desert winters and hot, dry summers, with elevation around 5,700 feet. That matters for what you'll see at this price: detached shops, wood or pellet stoves as backup heat, mature shade trees, and septic systems on most parcels. Schools feed into Emery County School District, and Huntington, Castle Dale, and Price are the closest hubs for groceries, healthcare, and gas. If you're commuting, expect about 30 minutes to Price and over two hours to Provo or Salt Lake. Inventory in a town this small turns over slowly, so the under-$500K segment is worth checking often. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in 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 $500k in Cleveland.
What kind of home can I actually get under $500K in Cleveland? ▾
At this price point in Cleveland you're typically looking at single-family homes on larger lots, often a third of an acre to several acres, with three to four bedrooms. Many properties include outbuildings, shops, or room for horses and livestock, which is part of why buyers come to Emery County in the first place. Older farmhouses and manufactured homes on land also show up in this range.
Is $500K considered high or low for Cleveland? ▾
$500K is on the higher end for Cleveland. The town is small and rural, and most sales close well below that number, so a $500K budget usually opens up the better-built homes, newer construction, or properties with significant acreage and shop space. Buyers relocating from the Wasatch Front are often surprised at how much land comes with the house.
How many homes are usually listed in Cleveland at any given time? ▾
Inventory is thin. Cleveland's population sits under 500, so it's common to see only a handful of active MLS listings town-wide, and sometimes none in a given month. It helps to set up alerts and also watch nearby Huntington, Elmo, and Castle Dale for similar properties.
What should I budget for utilities and well/septic out here? ▾
Most Cleveland properties are on septic, and many rely on private wells or shares in irrigation systems. Get the well tested and septic inspected during due diligence, and ask the seller about water rights, which are often deeded separately and add real value in Emery County.
How far is Cleveland from larger job centers? ▾
Cleveland is about 12 miles north of Castle Dale, around 30 miles from Price, and roughly two and a half hours from Provo or Salt Lake City. Most local employment ties to coal, energy, agriculture, and the school district. Buyers commuting to Price for work or healthcare find the drive manageable.
Are USDA Rural Development loans available in Cleveland? ▾
Yes. Cleveland falls inside USDA eligible rural areas, which means qualified buyers can finance with zero down through the USDA loan program on properties that meet condition standards. That's a meaningful tool under $500K and worth asking a local lender about before writing an offer.