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Homes Under $300,000 in Ferron, Utah
Ferron sits in Emery County on the eastern side of central Utah, about two and a half hours south of Salt Lake City and roughly 30 minutes from Price. It's a small ranching and coal-country town of around 1,400 people, tucked against the Wasatch Plateau with Ferron Reservoir and Millsite State Park just up the canyon. Because the local economy leans on agriculture, the power plant, and nearby mining jobs rather than Wasatch Front commuter demand, the price ceiling here stays well below what buyers see in Utah County or Washington County. Under $300K in Ferron still buys a real house — typically a 3-bedroom on a city lot, an older brick rambler near Main Street, or in some cases a manufactured home on acreage with irrigation rights.
Buyers looking in this price band are usually a mix: retirees wanting low cost of living and quick access to fishing and OHV trails, remote workers willing to trade Wi-Fi speed for elbow room, and local families moving up from a rental. Winters are cold but drier than the high country (Ferron sits around 5,900 feet), summers are warm without the St. George heat, and water shares attached to a property can matter as much as square footage. Inventory turns over slowly, so the active list at any given moment is short. Browse what's currently on the market below, and check back regularly since new listings in this range tend to go under contract within a few weeks.
May 2026 · Ferron market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Ferron right now.
Median sale
$296,500
2 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
134 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
7
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $300k in Ferron.
What does under $300K actually buy in Ferron right now? ▾
Most homes in this range are 1,200–1,800 square foot ramblers or split-entry homes built between the 1950s and 1990s, usually on lots between a quarter acre and a full acre. You'll occasionally see manufactured homes on larger parcels with irrigation shares, and the lower end of the range ($150K–$220K) tends to be older homes needing cosmetic updates.
How many homes under $300K are typically active in Ferron? ▾
Ferron is a small market — it's common to see only 3 to 10 active MLS listings town-wide at any given time, and a portion of those fall under $300K. If nothing matches today, it's worth saving a search since turnover is slow but steady.
Do properties in this price range usually include water or irrigation shares? ▾
Often yes, especially on lots over a quarter acre. Ferron Canal & Reservoir Company shares are common and can be worth several thousand dollars each. Always confirm in the seller's disclosures whether shares transfer with the property, because they don't automatically.
What are property taxes like on a sub-$300K Ferron home? ▾
Emery County has some of the lower effective property tax rates in Utah, generally around 0.5–0.7% of assessed value for a primary residence with the homeowner exemption. On a $250,000 home that's typically $1,000–$1,400 per year, which is part of why retirees look here.
Is financing straightforward in Ferron at this price point? ▾
Conventional, FHA, and USDA Rural Development loans all work in Ferron — the town qualifies for USDA financing, which allows 0% down for buyers who meet income limits. Older homes or manufactured homes on permanent foundations are the most common financing hurdles, so get a lender's eyes on the listing early.
How far is Ferron from jobs, shopping, and an airport? ▾
Castle Dale is 10 minutes north, Price (with Walmart, USU Eastern, and the regional hospital) is about 35 minutes, and Salt Lake City International Airport is roughly 2.5 hours via US-6. Most residents do bigger shopping trips to Price or Provo every couple of weeks.