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Homes Under $500,000 in Garland, Utah
Garland is a small farming town in northern Box Elder County, just north of Tremonton and a short drive from the Idaho border. The housing stock reflects that history — older brick homes near the old sugar factory site, mid-century ranchers on quiet streets, and newer subdivisions filling in around the edges of town. Under $500K is a realistic budget for almost everything currently listed in Garland, and it covers a wide range: starter homes in the $250K–$325K band, updated three-bedroom family homes from the mid $300s to low $400s, and newer construction or homes with shops and acreage pushing toward the $500K cap.
Buyers come to Garland for the same reasons people have been moving here for generations: space, quiet, and a slower pace than Ogden or the north Wasatch Front. Lots tend to be bigger than what you'd find in Layton or Clearfield for the same money, many properties allow chickens or horses, and the commute to ATK in Promontory, the P&G plant, or jobs in Brigham City is manageable. Winters are cold and snowy, summers are hot and dry, and the Bear River bottoms give the area its agricultural character. If you're weighing Garland against Tremonton, Fielding, or Bear River City, the under-$500K range is where most of the head-to-head decisions happen. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · Garland market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Garland right now.
Median sale
$416,200
8 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
44 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
23
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Garland.
What does $500K actually buy in Garland right now? ▾
In most cases, a 3-4 bedroom home between 1,800 and 3,000 finished square feet on a lot of a quarter acre or larger. Many homes in this range include a detached shop, RV pad, or extra garage bays — features that are standard expectations in Box Elder County but rare at the same price point along the Wasatch Front.
Is $500K considered the upper end of Garland's market? ▾
It's on the higher side but not the ceiling. The bulk of Garland sales happen between $350K and $475K, with a smaller tier of newer construction and acreage properties pushing into the $500K-$650K range. Setting your filter at $500K captures most of the standard inventory while trimming the larger rural parcels.
Are there newer-construction homes available under $500K? ▾
Yes, though inventory is limited. A handful of subdivisions on the south and east sides of town have delivered homes in the last 5-10 years, and resales from those neighborhoods often land between $425K and $499K depending on size and finishes. New builds directly from a builder are less common here than in Tremonton or Brigham City.
How long do sub-$500K homes typically sit on the market in Garland? ▾
Days on market varies more here than in larger Utah cities because the buyer pool is smaller. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes often go under contract in 2-4 weeks; properties needing updates or with unusual layouts can sit 60-90 days. Pricing accuracy matters more than in higher-volume markets.
What should buyers check on older Garland homes in this price range? ▾
Many homes built before 1990 still have original electrical panels, older furnaces, and septic systems rather than city sewer on the outer streets. Water rights, irrigation shares, and well status are also worth verifying — these can add meaningful value or maintenance cost depending on the parcel.
Is Garland a reasonable commute for jobs in Ogden or Salt Lake? ▾
Ogden runs about 35-45 minutes via I-15, and downtown Salt Lake is roughly an hour outside rush hour. Most local buyers commute to Tremonton, the Northrop Grumman/ATK facilities near Promontory, or the Malt-O-Meal plant in Tremonton. Garland works well for buyers willing to trade drive time for lot size and price.