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Homes Under $500,000 in Fayette, Utah
Fayette is a small farming town in the southwest corner of Sanpete County, sitting between Gunnison and the Sevier River bottoms at about 5,100 feet elevation. The population hovers around 250, so the MLS rarely shows more than a handful of active listings at any given moment. Under $500K in Fayette generally means older farmhouses on irrigated lots, manufactured homes on an acre or more, modest single-level builds from the 1990s and 2000s, or the occasional newer custom on acreage. Most parcels run on private wells and septic rather than municipal utilities, and water shares tied to the Sevier-Sanpete irrigation system are a common part of the conversation when acreage is involved.
The trade-off buyers make here is straightforward: long winters with overnight lows well below freezing, quiet roads, and a 25-minute drive to Nephi or I-15 in exchange for land, sky, and prices that look almost unreal compared to Utah County. Gunnison handles groceries, the post office, and the South Sanpete School District schools. Yuba Reservoir and the San Pitch Mountains are minutes away for fishing and hunting. Buyers using this price filter are often retirees relocating from the Wasatch Front, families wanting room for horses or 4-H projects, and remote workers trading commute time for acreage. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market, and consider setting up an alert since inventory turns over slowly.
March 2026 · Fayette market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Fayette right now.
Median sale
$230,000
1 closed in March 2026
Median DOM
10 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
92.4%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
1
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Fayette.
How many homes under $500K are typically active in Fayette? ▾
Inventory in Fayette is thin year-round because the town's population sits around 250 people. On any given week there may be only a handful of active listings, and sometimes zero in this price band. Setting up an MLS alert is the most practical way to catch new listings the day they hit.
What kind of property does $500K actually buy in Fayette? ▾
At this price you're typically looking at older farmhouses on a half-acre to a few acres, manufactured homes on larger parcels, or newer modest builds in the 1,500-2,200 sq ft range. Pure raw land and small horse properties also show up under $500K. Square footage per dollar is much better here than in Utah County to the north.
Does Fayette have city water and sewer, or are homes on wells and septic? ▾
Most properties in and immediately around Fayette are on private wells and septic systems rather than municipal utilities. Buyers should budget for a well inspection, water quality test, and septic inspection during due diligence. Water rights attached to the parcel are worth asking about, especially on acreage.
What's the commute situation from Fayette? ▾
Fayette sits in Sanpete County off SR-28, roughly 25 minutes to Nephi (I-15) and about 90 minutes to the south end of the Salt Lake Valley. Gunnison is the closest town for groceries and basic services at about 10 minutes away. Most buyers here either work locally, in agriculture, or remotely.
Which school district serves Fayette? ▾
Fayette is part of the South Sanpete School District. Students generally attend schools in Gunnison, including Gunnison Valley Elementary, Middle, and High School. Bus routes run from the Fayette area.
Are USDA Rural Development loans an option here? ▾
Yes. Fayette's population and location make it eligible for USDA Rural Development financing, which allows qualified buyers to purchase with no down payment. That can be a meaningful advantage in this price range. Check current eligibility maps and income limits with your lender before writing an offer.