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Homes Under $300,000 in Emery, Utah
Emery sits in the high desert of Emery County at about 6,250 feet, a small ranching town of roughly 300 people tucked between Castle Valley and the Wasatch Plateau. Under $300K covers a meaningful slice of what actually trades here: older frame and brick homes on large lots, manufactured homes on permanent foundations, and the occasional fixer with outbuildings, shop space, or a few irrigated acres. Because Emery's economy still leans on coal (the Huntington and Hunter power plants are nearby), cattle, and alfalfa rather than recreation or commuting, prices have stayed well below the Wasatch Front — a 1,400-square-foot home that would list at $500K in Spanish Fork often sits in the low-$200s out here.
Buyers in this price band tend to be locals trading up from a starter, retirees looking for elbow room and low property taxes, remote workers who want shop space and dark skies, or investors picking up rentals tied to power-plant and mine employment. Winters are cold with real snow, summers are dry and warm but cool off at night thanks to the elevation, and you're about 2.5 hours from Provo, 30 minutes from Castle Dale, and a short drive to fishing at Joes Valley Reservoir and OHV trails on the San Rafael Swell. Inventory is thin — Emery sometimes has only a handful of active listings at any price — so it pays to check often. Browse the active sub-$300K listings below to see what's currently on the market.
October 2025 · Emery market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Emery right now.
Median sale
$350,000
1 closed in October 2025
Median DOM
71 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
92.2%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
1
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $300k in Emery.
How many homes under $300K are typically listed in Emery at one time? ▾
Emery is a small market — often just 2 to 8 total active listings town-wide, and the under-$300K band usually accounts for most of them. New listings can sit for weeks or sell in days depending on condition, so it's worth setting up an alert rather than checking sporadically.
What do you actually get for under $300K in Emery? ▾
Commonly a 3-bed, 1-2 bath home between 1,200 and 1,800 square feet on a lot ranging from a quarter acre up to an acre or more. Many properties include detached shops, carports, or older outbuildings, and some come with shares of irrigation water — ask the listing agent to confirm before writing an offer.
Are manufactured and modular homes included in this price range? ▾
Yes, and they make up a real share of Emery's affordable inventory. Financing varies: homes on permanent foundations with the title retired generally qualify for conventional, FHA, or USDA loans, while older units still on a title may need chattel or cash. Confirm foundation and title status early.
Does Emery qualify for USDA rural housing loans? ▾
Almost certainly yes. Emery's population and location put it well inside USDA Rural Development eligibility maps, which means qualified buyers can finance with zero down up to program income limits. It's one of the most useful loan products for this market.
What are property taxes and utilities like out here? ▾
Property taxes in Emery County are among the lower rates in Utah, often running well under 0.7% of assessed value on a primary residence. Most homes use natural gas or propane heat, culinary water comes from the town system, and many lots have septic rather than sewer — factor a septic inspection into your offer.
How far is Emery from jobs, shopping, and an airport? ▾
Castle Dale (the county seat) is about 25 minutes north, Price is roughly an hour, and Salt Lake City International is around 2.5 to 3 hours via US-6. Day-to-day grocery and hardware runs usually happen in Castle Dale or Ferron, with bigger shopping trips to Price or Provo.