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Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in Farr West, Utah
Farr West sits in northern Weber County, tucked between Plain City and Pleasant View along the 1900 West corridor, and the housing stock here is unusual for a Wasatch Front city of its size. A meaningful share of the inventory is 1960s–1980s ramblers and brick ranchers on half-acre to full-acre lots, plus older farmhouses left over from when this was almost entirely agricultural ground. That's exactly the profile that produces fixer upper candidates: solid bones, dated kitchens, original bathrooms, aging HVAC, and yards big enough that a buyer can add a shop, RV pad, or accessory structure once the house itself is sorted out.
The math on a fixer in Farr West tends to work better than in Ogden or North Ogden because lot size and zoning give you upside a tract home can't match. Buyers here are often tradespeople, multi-generational families, or commuters working at Hill Air Force Base, the Business Depot Ogden, or downtown Ogden (about 10–15 minutes south) who want acreage without paying West Haven or Eden prices. Weber School District serves the area, and access to I-15 at the 2700 North or 2550 South interchanges keeps the commute manageable. Renovation loans — FHA 203(k), Fannie Mae HomeStyle, and VA renovation — see steady use on these properties. Browse the active listings below to see which dated-but-livable homes and full project properties are currently on the market in Farr West.
June 2026 · Farr West market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Farr West right now.
Median sale
$682,450
4 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
4 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
46
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About fixer upper homes in Farr West.
What does a fixer upper typically look like in Farr West? ▾
Most fixer candidates here are 1,800–3,200 sq ft brick ramblers built between 1965 and 1990, sitting on 0.4 to 1+ acre lots. Common issues include original kitchens and baths, single-pane windows, aging furnaces, older shake or 3-tab roofs, and outdated electrical panels. Structural problems are less common than cosmetic and mechanical updates because Farr West soils are generally stable and most of these homes were owner-built by tradespeople.
Can I use a renovation loan on a Farr West fixer? ▾
Yes. FHA 203(k), Fannie Mae HomeStyle, and VA renovation loans all work in Farr West as long as the home will be owner-occupied and the property meets program guidelines. These are popular here because conventional financing won't close on a home with a non-functional kitchen or major roof damage, and renovation loans roll the repair budget into one mortgage.
Are there many true teardowns or just dated homes? ▾
Most listings marketed as fixers in Farr West are dated rather than uninhabitable — think 1970s kitchens and harvest-gold tile, not collapsed foundations. Actual teardowns do come up occasionally on the older farmhouse parcels, where the land value justifies starting over, but those are usually marketed as lots or development opportunities.
What's the price range for a fixer in Farr West right now? ▾
Dated but livable homes generally run from the mid $400Ks into the high $500Ks depending on acreage and outbuildings, while heavier project properties on larger parcels can list higher because of the land component. Pricing shifts with how much acreage is included — a fixer on a full acre with shop potential is a different product than the same house on a quarter acre.
Does Farr West allow accessory buildings and shops after I renovate? ▾
Farr West's zoning is generally friendly to detached shops, barns, and RV garages, which is a big reason buyers tolerate the renovation work. Setback requirements and maximum building footprints vary by zone (A-1, R-1, etc.), so confirm with Farr West City before planning a 40x60 shop. Many lots already have older outbuildings that can be repaired rather than rebuilt.
How long do fixer listings stay on the market here? ▾
It varies with rate environment and condition. Cosmetic fixers under $500K with intact mechanicals tend to move in under three weeks because Weber County has a steady pool of hands-on buyers. Heavier projects requiring 203(k) financing sit longer — often 45–90 days — simply because the buyer pool shrinks when a property won't qualify for standard conventional or FHA loans.