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Homes Under $500,000 in Fairview, Utah
Fairview sits in Sanpete County along US-89, about 90 minutes south of Salt Lake City and a short drive from the Skyline Drive access into the Manti-La Sal National Forest. It's a farming and ranching town first, a bedroom community second, which means $500K still buys real acreage here rather than a postage-stamp lot. Most listings under this price point are older farmhouses on a third of an acre to a full acre, newer single-level ranch-style builds in the small subdivisions on the town's edges, and the occasional small hobby farm with outbuildings or corral space already in place.
Winters are cold and snowy at this elevation near 6,000 feet, so buyers should budget for a good furnace and expect snow removal to be part of homeownership rather than an afterthought. Commuters typically work in Ephraim, Mount Pleasant, or make the longer drive to Provo, and Snow College in Ephraim is close enough for staff and faculty to live here comfortably. Under $500K in Fairview generally means more land and less finish work than you'd get in Utah County for the same price, which suits buyers who want space for animals, a shop, or simply distance between neighbors. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
June 2026 · Fairview market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Fairview right now.
Median sale
$495,000
5 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
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listing → contract
Sale-to-list
90.2%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
35
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Fairview.
What kind of home can I actually get under $500K in Fairview? ▾
At this price point in Fairview you're typically looking at 3-4 bedroom homes on a quarter-acre to full-acre lot, often built between the 1970s and mid-2000s. Some listings include older farmhouses on larger parcels, manufactured homes on land, and the occasional newer build on the south end of town. Move-in-ready stick-built homes in town tend to land in the $350K-$475K range.
Is $500K enough to get acreage in the Fairview area? ▾
Sometimes, yes. Smaller acreage parcels (1-5 acres) with a modest home occasionally come in under $500K, especially on the outskirts toward Milburn or up Fairview Canyon. Larger irrigated farm ground or properties with water shares usually push past that ceiling.
How long do sub-$500K homes typically stay on the market in Fairview? ▾
Days on market in Sanpete County runs longer than the Wasatch Front — often 45 to 90 days for homes in this range. Well-priced homes in town with updated kitchens and baths move faster, while older homes needing work or rural properties with septic and well issues can sit longer.
What should I know about water, septic, and utilities at this price? ▾
Many homes in and around Fairview are on culinary water through the town system but use septic tanks rather than sewer. Properties outside city limits may rely on a private well, and irrigation water is handled through shares tied to local canal companies. Always verify water rights and septic condition during due diligence — these are the items that surprise out-of-area buyers most.
How's the commute from Fairview to bigger job centers? ▾
Fairview sits on US-89 about 25 minutes north of Ephraim, an hour to Provo via Thistle, and roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to downtown Salt Lake City. Many buyers in this price range work in Sanpete County, commute to Utah County, or work remotely. Winter driving through Thistle and Spanish Fork Canyon is manageable but worth factoring in.
Are there newer construction options under $500K here? ▾
Occasionally. A handful of builders put up spec homes on in-town lots, and you'll see new manufactured homes on land come through the MLS under $500K. Custom builds on rural lots are harder to land under that number once you add well, septic, power, and a driveway.