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Homes Under $300,000 in Huntington, Utah
Huntington sits in Emery County along Highway 10, a coal-and-ranching town that still runs on affordable, working-class housing stock. This is one of the few pockets left in Utah where a buyer can land a single-family home with a yard for well under $300K, and often well under $200K. Expect mostly older homes from the 1950s through the 1980s, brick ramblers, and a handful of newer manufactured and modular homes on larger lots. Huntington State Park and its reservoir are minutes away, and many properties here back up to open desert or farmland rather than a neighbor's fence.
Jobs in the area still lean on PacifiCorp's Hunter and Huntington power plants, Castle Valley area mining, and county government, so buyers are often local families, retirees, or people relocating for utility and energy sector work. Because inventory is thin — sometimes just a handful of active listings countywide — homes at this price point can move fast when they're in good condition, while ones needing work sit longer and give room to negotiate. Property taxes and insurance run low compared to the Wasatch Front, which matters when you're stretching a fixed income or a single paycheck. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · Huntington market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Huntington right now.
Median sale
$392,500
1 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
8 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
93.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
2
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $300k in Huntington.
What kind of home can I actually get in Huntington for under $300,000? ▾
Most of the sub-$300K inventory is 1,200-1,800 sq ft single-family homes — typically 3 bedrooms, 1-2 baths, on lots ranging from a quarter-acre to over an acre. Expect a mix of mid-century brick ramblers, 1990s-2000s framed homes, and some manufactured homes on permanent foundations. Lot size is generally larger than what the same money buys in Sanpete or Carbon County.
Does Huntington have city water and sewer, or should I expect well and septic? ▾
Inside the town limits most homes are on Huntington City culinary water and municipal sewer. Properties on the outskirts and toward Cleveland or Lawrence often run on private wells and septic systems. Always check the seller disclosure and ask for recent septic pumping records and a well flow test.
How active is the Huntington market under $300K? ▾
Inventory is thin — Huntington usually has only a handful of active listings at any given time, and the under-$300K segment turns over slowly. Days on market can range from a week for a clean updated home to several months for fixers. Setting up an MLS alert is the most reliable way to catch new listings.
Are there irrigation or water shares I should ask about? ▾
Yes. Many Huntington lots come with shares in the Huntington-Cleveland Irrigation Company, which are valuable for keeping pasture, gardens, or fruit trees alive through the dry summer. Confirm in writing whether shares transfer with the property — they don't always, and they can add real value if they do.
What's the commute situation for jobs in Price or Castle Dale? ▾
Price is about 20 minutes north on Highway 10, and Castle Dale is roughly 15 minutes south. Most employed buyers here work at the power plant, the mines, Castleview Hospital, Emery County School District, or remotely. Snow and occasional fog on Highway 10 in winter are the main commute headaches.
Can I get a USDA Rural Development loan in Huntington? ▾
Huntington qualifies as a USDA-eligible rural area, so 0% down USDA financing is on the table for buyers who meet the income limits. FHA and VA also work well in this price range. Talk to a local lender familiar with Emery County appraisals — rural comps can be tricky on manufactured and older homes.