Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in Eureka, Utah

Eureka sits at about 6,400 feet in the Tintic Mining District, roughly 75 miles southwest of Salt Lake City and an hour from Provo via Highway 6. The town's population hovers around 700, and a good portion of the housing stock dates to the silver and gold boom of the late 1800s and early 1900s — meaning the fixer-upper inventory here is genuinely historic. You'll find old miners' cottages, brick commercial buildings on Main Street, and homes with original lap siding, transom windows, and stone foundations that have settled into the hillside over a century. Prices reflect the project involved: most listings come in well under the Utah County median, often in the $100K–$250K range depending on condition, lot size, and whether the structure is habitable as-is.

Buyers drawn to Eureka are usually after one of three things: a low cost of entry into Utah real estate, a weekend project with mining-country character, or land near the Tintic Mountains for ATV access and dark skies. Be realistic about what you're taking on — many of these homes need foundation work, updated electrical, new septic, or full roof replacements, and some sit on parcels with historic mining considerations. Winters bring real snow at this elevation, and the nearest full-service grocery is in Santaquin or Payson. Browse the active fixer-upper listings below, and reach out if you'd like help evaluating the condition or renovation potential of any property.