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Homes Under $500,000 in Elberta, Utah
Elberta sits at the south end of Utah Lake where Utah County opens up into wide farm flats and the West Tintic foothills start to climb. It's unincorporated, technically inside Utah County, and most addresses here run on well water and septic rather than city utilities. Under $500K in Elberta usually means one of three things: an older farmhouse on an acre or two along Highway 68 or SR-6, a modest manufactured home on a larger parcel, or vacant-leaning rural property with a small structure that needs work. You won't find tract subdivisions or HOAs — this is horse property, hay ground, and quiet road frontage about 25 minutes south of Saratoga Springs and roughly 40 minutes from the Lehi tech corridor.
The trade-off for that sub-$500K price point is real: long commutes to Silicon Slopes or Provo, dust and wind off the lake bed, and limited shopping closer than Santaquin or Goshen. The upside is acreage you simply can't buy for this money in Eagle Mountain or Saratoga, plus dark skies, water rights on some parcels, and zoning that allows livestock. Buyers in this price band tend to be families priced out of north Utah County, folks wanting a shop or barn, and people relocating from out of state who want land without paying Heber or Park City numbers. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in Elberta under $500K.
January 2026 · Elberta market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Elberta right now.
Median sale
$225,000
1 closed in January 2026
Median DOM
8 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
75.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
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active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Elberta.
What kind of home can I actually get in Elberta for under $500K? ▾
Most sub-$500K listings here are older single-family homes, manufactured homes on permanent foundations, or smaller builds on 1-5 acre parcels. Square footage typically runs 1,200-2,200, and many properties include outbuildings, shops, or fencing for horses. Move-in-ready stick-built homes on usable acreage are the tighter end of this budget.
Does Elberta have city water and sewer? ▾
No. Elberta is unincorporated and properties rely on private wells and septic systems. When evaluating a home under $500K, budget for a well inspection, water flow test, and septic inspection — these are standard here and lenders often require them.
How long is the commute from Elberta to the Lehi tech corridor? ▾
Plan on 40-50 minutes to Lehi/Silicon Slopes via SR-68 along the west side of Utah Lake, or via I-15 through Santaquin. Provo runs about 30-35 minutes. Winter inversions and lake-effect fog on SR-68 can add time, so a lot of remote or hybrid workers gravitate here.
Which school district serves Elberta? ▾
Elberta is part of Nebo School District. Students are generally bused to schools in Goshen, Genola, and Payson depending on grade level. Bus rides are long given the rural geography, which is worth factoring in if you have younger kids.
Can I have horses, chickens, or other livestock on these properties? ▾
Yes — that's a big reason buyers look here. Utah County's agricultural zoning across most of Elberta allows horses, cattle, chickens, and similar livestock, and many sub-$500K parcels already have corrals, loafing sheds, or pasture fencing in place. Always verify the specific zoning and any water-rights situation on the parcel before writing an offer.
Are there many active listings under $500K in Elberta at any given time? ▾
Inventory in Elberta is thin — it's a small community and turnover is low. It's common to see only a handful of active listings under $500K at once, so setting up an MLS alert is the practical way to catch new ones quickly.