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Homes Under $500,000 in Eureka, Utah
Eureka sits at the west end of Tintic Valley in Juab County, about an hour and a half southwest of Salt Lake City on Highway 6. It's one of the last places in Utah where five hundred thousand dollars still buys real breathing room — older miner's cottages, brick homes from the town's silver-boom heyday, and larger parcels with outbuildings or acreage that would cost double along the Wasatch Front. The town's population hovers around 700, and the housing stock reflects that small-town history: modest square footage, mature lots, and a mix of fully renovated homes next to properties waiting for someone to finish the work.
Buyers priced out of Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, or even Nephi are increasingly looking at Eureka for exactly this reason — a $250,000 to $450,000 budget here can land a move-in-ready 3-bedroom home on a quarter acre or more, sometimes with a shop or extra land for animals. Winters are cold and dry, summers are mild compared to St. George, and the commute to Utah County jobs runs 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic through Eagle Mountain. Inventory is thin at any given time since Eureka only sees a handful of sales per year, so homes under $500K here move differently than in bigger markets. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
August 2026 · Eureka market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Eureka right now.
Median sale
$570,000
1 closed in August 2026
Median DOM
21 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
95.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
10
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Eureka.
Are there usually homes under $500K available in Eureka? ▾
Yes — in fact, most of Eureka's housing stock falls well under $500K. The town of roughly 700 people has a mix of late-1800s mining-era cottages, mid-century bungalows, and a handful of newer manufactured and stick-built homes. Inventory is thin simply because the town is small, so listings can sit for a while or move quickly depending on condition.
What kind of home does $500K actually buy in Eureka? ▾
At the top of this price band you're looking at the nicest properties in town — typically a renovated historic home on a larger lot, a newer build with a shop or outbuildings, or acreage with a modest house. Below $300K you'll see fixers, older mobile homes on land, and original mining-era cottages that need work.
Can I get financing on older Eureka homes? ▾
It depends on condition. Conventional and FHA loans require the home to meet basic habitability standards, and many of Eureka's 1890s–1920s homes have foundation, knob-and-tube wiring, or roof issues that complicate appraisals. Cash, renovation loans (FHA 203k), and USDA loans (Eureka qualifies as rural) are common workarounds.
How far is Eureka from the Wasatch Front for commuting? ▾
Eureka sits in the Tintic Mining District in Juab County, about 75 miles southwest of Salt Lake City and roughly an hour from Provo or Lehi via Highway 6. It's a real commute, especially in winter when the pass gets snow, but some buyers do it for the price-per-acre tradeoff.
Are property taxes and utilities cheap in Eureka? ▾
Juab County property taxes run lower than Utah or Salt Lake County rates, which helps the monthly math on a sub-$500K purchase. Many older homes here use propane heat and septic systems rather than natural gas and sewer, so factor propane fills and septic pumping into your annual budget.
Is Eureka a good fit for a first-time buyer? ▾
It can be, if you're comfortable with a rural lifestyle and the realities of an older home. Entry prices are among the lowest in Utah, and USDA zero-down financing is available here. The trade-offs are limited services in town, a 30-minute drive to a full grocery store in Payson or Nephi, and a small job market locally.