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Homes Under $500,000 in Ferron, Utah
Ferron sits in Emery County along the San Rafael Swell corridor, about 30 minutes south of Price and roughly two and a half hours from the Salt Lake valley. It's coal country turned quiet ranching and recreation town, with Millsite State Park and its reservoir just up the canyon and endless BLM land for ATVs, hunting, and rockhounding out the back door. Almost the entire housing stock here falls under $500K — this is one of the few corners of Utah where a buyer can still land a single-family home with acreage for under $300K, and $500K typically buys a larger remodeled property, a small hobby farm, or new construction on a full acre. Homes tend to be older brick and frame houses from the mining boom decades, along with a scattering of newer manufactured and stick-built homes on the edges of town.
Buyers here are usually looking for one of three things: an affordable primary residence within commuting distance of Castleview Hospital or the Huntington power plants, a weekend base for Swell recreation, or land to run animals without HOA restrictions. Because inventory is thin — often just a handful of active listings at any given time — price alone doesn't tell the whole story; lot size, well versus culinary water rights, and outbuilding condition matter as much as square footage. Winters bring real snow and cold snaps, so heating systems and insulation are worth a close look before making an offer. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in Ferron under $500K.
July 2026 · Ferron market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Ferron right now.
Median sale
$268,700
1 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
203 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
104.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
12
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Ferron.
What does $500K actually buy in Ferron? ▾
At the top of this range you're looking at the nicest homes in town — typically 3-4 bedroom houses on larger lots, often with a shop, garage space for RVs or equipment, and sometimes a few acres with water shares. Most Ferron homes sell well below $500K, so this filter shows nearly the full local inventory.
How many homes are usually listed under $500K in Ferron at one time? ▾
Ferron is a small market — active inventory often sits in the single digits, sometimes only two or three homes at any given moment. New listings can sit for weeks or move in days depending on price and condition, so it's worth checking back regularly or setting up an alert.
Are water shares included with homes in this price range? ▾
Often yes, especially on properties with pasture, lawn, or garden space. Ferron Canal & Reservoir Company shares are valuable and don't always automatically transfer — confirm in writing what shares convey and how many acre-feet they represent before going under contract.
What are property taxes like in Emery County? ▾
Emery County has some of the lower effective property tax rates in Utah, helped by tax revenue from the power plant and mines. On a $300K home expect roughly $1,000–$1,500 per year if it's your primary residence with the homeowner exemption applied.
Is financing straightforward on rural Ferron properties? ▾
Conventional and FHA loans work on most in-town homes. USDA Rural Development loans are also available in Ferron and can mean zero down for qualified buyers. Properties with significant acreage, manufactured homes, or unique outbuildings sometimes need a local lender familiar with rural Utah appraisals.
How far is Ferron from larger services and amenities? ▾
Castle Dale is 10 minutes north, Price and the regional hospital are about 45 minutes, and Salt Lake City is roughly 2.5 hours. Grand Junction, Colorado is about 3 hours east. Millsite Reservoir and the Manti-La Sal National Forest are 15 minutes up the canyon for fishing, camping, and ATV riding.