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Homes Under $500,000 in Downey, Utah
Downey sits in the far northeast corner of Cache County, closer to Preston, Idaho than to Logan, and that geography shapes the price tag on everything here. This is farm country — rolling wheat and alfalfa fields along the Bear River, small acreages, and older frame homes on generous lots that never picked up the price inflation you see closer to Logan or the Wasatch Front. Under $500K in Downey typically buys a lot more land than the same budget gets you thirty minutes south, often a half-acre to several acres with room for animals, a shop, or a garden, plus a modest three or four bedroom house that may need some updating. Winters run cold and snowy this far north in the valley, so buyers should expect to budget for heating and check on well or shared water systems, since municipal infrastructure is thinner out here than in bigger Cache Valley towns.
Most of what moves under $500K in Downey falls into two camps: older established homes on in-town lots within walking distance of the school and the church, or newer or renovated properties on acreage just outside the small downtown core. Commuters headed to Logan State University area jobs or the Preston side of the border find this a realistic stretch for the drive, and the appeal for many buyers is simply space and quiet at a price point that's becoming harder to find closer to the valley's population centers. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in this price range.
June 2026 · Downey market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Downey right now.
Median sale
$288,000
1 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
9
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Downey.
Is Downey actually in Utah? ▾
No — and this is the most common mix-up. Downey is a small town in Bannock County, southeast Idaho, about 30 miles south of Pocatello and roughly 20 minutes north of the Utah state line on I-15. Many Utah buyers shop here because it's a reasonable commute to Logan and Cache Valley, and the price-per-acre is dramatically lower than anything comparable in northern Utah.
What can I realistically get under $500K in Downey? ▾
At this price point you're typically looking at 3-4 bedroom single-family homes on larger lots, older farmhouses with outbuildings, or newer manufactured homes on acreage. Properties with 1-5 acres, shop space, or irrigation rights show up in this range fairly often — things that would run $800K+ just across the border in Cache Valley.
How's the commute from Downey to Logan or Salt Lake? ▾
Logan is about 50 minutes south via US-91 through the Cache Valley. Salt Lake City is roughly 2 hours down I-15. Pocatello, the closest larger employment hub, sits 30 minutes north. Most Downey buyers either work remotely, commute to Pocatello, or are buying a recreational/secondary property.
What should I know about the climate and elevation? ▾
Downey sits around 4,800 feet with cold, snowy winters and warm, dry summers — similar to Logan but slightly colder. Expect real winter: snow tires, plowed driveways, and heating bills factor into ownership costs. The trade-off is access to Downata Hot Springs, Scout Mountain, and quick drives to Bear Lake and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Are there financing differences buying in Idaho vs Utah? ▾
Yes. Property taxes in Bannock County are calculated differently than Utah counties, and Idaho has a homeowner's exemption worth knowing about. USDA Rural Development loans work well in Downey since the entire area qualifies as rural — that's a zero-down option many Utah buyers don't realize is available here.
How many homes are usually active under $500K? ▾
Inventory in Downey is thin — the town has under 700 residents — so active listings under $500K typically range from a handful to maybe a dozen at any given time. The list below updates directly from the MLS, so it reflects what's currently available.