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Homes Under $500,000 in Erda, Utah
Erda sits in Tooele County's Erda Valley, a wide stretch of rural land between the Oquirrh Mountains and Stansbury Range about 35 minutes from the Salt Lake Valley. Homes under $500K here still buy you something increasingly rare along the Wasatch Front: acreage. Half-acre to five-acre lots are common, many zoned for horses, and new construction on smaller in-town lots has kept a chunk of inventory under that threshold even as prices climb. Grantsville and Tooele City are next door for grocery stores and schools, while Erda itself stays quiet — dirt roads, unobstructed valley views, and a lot of buyers who commute to Salt Lake, Kennecott, or the Tooele Army Depot.
At this price point you're mostly looking at rambler and rancher-style homes from the 1990s and 2000s, a handful of manufactured homes on owned land, and occasional newer builds on smaller parcels as builders chase affordability. Well and septic systems are still common outside newer subdivisions, so budget for that in your inspection. Buyers drawn to Erda under $500K are usually trading square footage or a shorter commute for land, privacy, and the ability to keep animals — something you won't find in Tooele City proper at a similar price. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
June 2026 · Erda market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Erda right now.
Median sale
$774,990
4 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
19 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.8%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
22
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Erda.
How common are homes under $500K in Erda? ▾
They're the tighter end of Erda's market. Most Erda properties sit on larger lots (often half-acre to multi-acre) and trend higher, so sub-$500K inventory usually means smaller-lot subdivisions, townhomes in newer phases, or older homes on standard lots. Count on a short list at any given time rather than dozens of options.
What do you typically get for under $500K here versus Tooele or Stansbury Park? ▾
In Tooele City you'll see more established neighborhoods and a wider sub-$500K selection. Stansbury Park trades at a similar or slightly higher range with HOA amenities. Erda at this price point usually means a newer build on a smaller lot or an older home without the acreage Erda is known for — but you still get the rural zip code, lower density, and Oquirrh/Stansbury mountain views.
Is Erda a good commute to Salt Lake City? ▾
It's about 35-40 minutes to downtown SLC via I-80 in normal traffic, and roughly 45 minutes to the airport. Winter storms over the Lake Point pass can slow things down. Many Erda buyers work at Tooele Army Depot, the SLC valley, or remotely.
What school district serves Erda? ▾
Erda is in Tooele County School District. Students generally feed into schools in Tooele City or Stansbury Park depending on the address. Confirm exact boundaries with the district before writing an offer — boundaries have shifted as Stansbury and Erda have grown.
Are there HOAs on Erda homes under $500K? ▾
It depends on the subdivision. Older Erda properties and rural parcels typically have no HOA. Newer planned communities that have pushed into Erda do carry HOAs with modest monthly dues. The listing detail page will show HOA status and fees.
Can I find a home with land under $500K in Erda? ▾
Occasionally, but it's rare at this price. Acreage parcels with a livable home usually clear $600K and up. Under $500K you're more likely looking at a quarter-acre to half-acre lot. If land is the priority, set an alert and be ready to move quickly when something hits the MLS.