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Homes Under $500,000 in Ferron, Utah
Ferron sits in Emery County along Highway 10, a small ranching and coal-country town where $500K still buys serious square footage. Most homes here run well below that number — think $150K to $325K for a solid three-bedroom on a quarter-acre or bigger — which means a half-million-dollar budget puts buyers into the top tier of what's available: larger acreage parcels, newer construction, homes with shop buildings or horse setups, or properties bordering the San Rafael Swell backcountry. For buyers coming from Salt Lake, Provo, or out of state, the price gap is the whole story: what costs $500K on the Wasatch Front might be a $200K home in Ferron with five extra acres and a metal outbuilding thrown in.
This price range also opens up Ferron's handful of larger properties — homes with irrigation shares, mother-in-law setups, or land enough to keep horses or run a few head of cattle, which is common given the town's agricultural roots. Emery County School District serves the area, and Ferron's location keeps it within a reasonable drive to Castle Dale, Price, and the reservoir and canyon recreation that draws a lot of buyers to this part of the state in the first place. Inventory turns over slowly since it's a small market, so the homes that do list under $500K vary a lot in style and lot size from one month to the next. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
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
13
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.