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Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in Hyrum, Utah
Hyrum sits about eight miles south of Logan in Cache Valley, and it's one of the more practical places in northern Utah to look for a project home. The town has an older core of post-war ramblers, brick bungalows, and a handful of pre-1940 farmhouses on bigger lots near the reservoir. Because Hyrum grew as a working town — the JBS beef plant is still the largest employer in the valley — there's a real supply of homes that have been lived in hard, kept up modestly, and are ready for a buyer willing to update kitchens, baths, windows, and mechanicals. Prices typically run noticeably under Providence or North Logan for comparable square footage, which is why renovation-minded buyers keep circling back here.
Winters in Cache Valley are cold and snowy with a long inversion season, so insulation, window quality, and furnace condition matter more here than in southern Utah — factor those into any rehab budget. On the upside, lot sizes in older Hyrum neighborhoods tend to be generous, mature trees are common, and many properties carry irrigation shares from the Hyrum Irrigation Company. Buyers using FHA 203(k) or conventional renovation loans do well in this market because appraisers are familiar with the older housing stock. Browse the active fixer upper listings below to see what's currently on the market in Hyrum, and reach out if you'd like a walk-through with a contractor's eye.
May 2026 · Hyrum market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Hyrum right now.
Median sale
$432,000
11 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
17 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
68
active + pending
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Common questions
About fixer upper homes in Hyrum.
What kind of fixer uppers typically show up in Hyrum? ▾
Most are 1940s-1970s ramblers and small two-story homes on the older grid streets near Main and Center, plus the occasional farmhouse on a larger lot closer to the Hyrum Reservoir or the south end of town. Expect projects ranging from cosmetic updates (flooring, kitchens, single-pane windows) to bigger jobs like foundation work, knob-and-tube wiring, or outdated septic on rural parcels.
Are fixer uppers actually cheaper than move-in ready homes in Hyrum? ▾
Yes, usually by $40,000-$90,000 depending on condition and lot size. Hyrum runs a bit below Logan and Providence on price per square foot, so a dated home here can be one of the more affordable entry points in Cache Valley. Just budget realistically — contractor availability in the valley can stretch timelines.
Can I use a renovation loan on a Hyrum fixer upper? ▾
FHA 203(k) and Fannie Mae HomeStyle loans both work in Hyrum and let you roll repair costs into the mortgage. Local lenders in Logan handle these regularly. They're useful when a home won't pass standard FHA or conventional appraisal due to peeling paint, roof issues, or non-functional systems.
What should I check before buying an older home in Hyrum? ▾
Sewer line condition (clay pipes are common in the older sections), electrical panel age, furnace and water heater life, and whether the home is on city water/sewer or a well and septic. Also ask about irrigation shares — many older Hyrum lots have water rights tied to the Hyrum Irrigation Company that affect value.
Is Hyrum a good place to buy a project home long-term? ▾
It's a steady bet. Hyrum has grown with the JBS plant, USU spillover from Logan, and families priced out of north Cache Valley. Sweetwater Park, the reservoir, and the short drive to Blacksmith Fork Canyon keep demand consistent, so a well-executed remodel tends to hold value.
How many fixer uppers are usually active at one time? ▾
Hyrum is small — roughly 9,000 residents — so the count of true project homes on the MLS is often only a handful at any moment, sometimes fewer in spring when inventory turns fast. Setting up a saved search through us is the best way to catch them when they hit.