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Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in Clinton, Utah
Clinton sits right in the middle of Davis County between Layton and Syracuse, about 25 minutes north of Salt Lake City and ten minutes from Hill Air Force Base. The housing stock here skews older than the new builds going up in West Point and Farmington — a lot of Clinton homes were built between the 1970s and early 2000s on quarter-acre lots, which means buyers shopping the fixer-upper segment are typically looking at split-entries, ramblers, and tri-levels with original kitchens, aging HVAC, and roofs nearing the end of their second cycle. Median sale prices in Clinton tend to run a bit below Layton and Kaysville, so a project home with good bones can pencil out for a buyer willing to put in 30k-80k of work.
The Clinton fixer market moves quickly when something is priced right, partly because Hill AFB engineers, tradespeople, and investors all compete for the same inventory. Most projects here are cosmetic-to-moderate: popcorn ceilings, oak cabinets, vinyl flooring, and unfinished basements waiting to be permitted. True teardowns are rare because the lots aren't large enough to justify them. Watch for homes near 1800 N and the older sections off 2000 W where original owners are starting to sell. If you're financing the rehab, ask about FHA 203(k) and Fannie Mae HomeStyle loans — both work in Clinton and let you roll repair costs into the mortgage. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · Clinton market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Clinton right now.
Median sale
$491,000
28 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
9 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
52
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About fixer upper homes in Clinton.
What counts as a fixer-upper in Clinton? ▾
In this market it usually means a home that's livable but dated — original kitchens and baths, worn flooring, older furnaces or roofs, and often an unfinished basement. Full gut jobs and foundation-failure properties are uncommon here because most of the housing stock is only 25-50 years old.
Can I use an FHA 203(k) loan on a Clinton fixer? ▾
Yes. The 203(k) is a common tool for Davis County buyers because it bundles the purchase price and renovation budget into one mortgage with a 3.5% down payment. The home has to be your primary residence, and repairs need to be completed by a licensed contractor within six months of closing.
Are investors competing with owner-occupants for these listings? ▾
Often, yes. Clinton's proximity to Hill AFB and the FrontRunner station in Clearfield makes it a steady rental market, so flippers and buy-and-hold investors watch the same inventory. Owner-occupants using 203(k) or HomeStyle financing can sometimes win by offering longer inspection periods or flexible closing dates.
What renovations give the best return in Clinton? ▾
Finishing a basement is the highest-ROI project here — Clinton buyers expect bedroom counts of 4-6, and many older homes were sold with unfinished lower levels. Kitchen updates, replacing original windows, and adding RV parking also pay off because of the local buyer profile.
Do I need permits for renovation work in Clinton? ▾
Clinton City requires permits for structural changes, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and basement finishes. Cosmetic work like paint, flooring, and cabinet swaps doesn't require a permit. The building department is at City Hall on 1900 W and inspections are typically scheduled within a few days.
How long do fixer-uppers usually stay on the market here? ▾
Priced correctly, they often go under contract in under two weeks. Overpriced project homes — where the seller hasn't accounted for the cost of repairs — can sit for 60+ days and end up with price reductions. Comparing list price minus rehab budget to recently sold updated comps on the same street is the fastest way to spot a fair deal.