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Homes Under $300,000 in Inkom, Utah
Inkom sits along the Portneuf River just off I-15, about 15 miles south of Pocatello and firmly in Bannock County rather than the Wasatch Front price zone most people associate with Utah real estate. That geography matters for the budget-minded buyer: land here is cheaper, lots are bigger, and a lot of the housing stock is older ranch homes, manufactured homes on permanent foundations, and modest single-story builds from the 60s through 80s. Under $300K in Inkom typically buys a real 3-bedroom home on a quarter-acre or more, sometimes with a shop or extra outbuilding, which is a different conversation than what that price gets you closer to Salt Lake or Cache Valley.
Buyers looking in this range are usually commuters to Pocatello, Idaho State University staff and students' families, or people wanting small-town quiet with quick highway access rather than a subdivision. Winters bring real snow and cold off the Portneuf Range, so heating type and insulation age are worth checking closely on anything built before 2000. Well and septic systems show up often outside the town core, so factor in inspection costs beyond the standard loan requirements. Inventory under $300K moves in and out depending on the season, with more listings typically surfacing in spring and early summer. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
June 2026 · Inkom market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Inkom right now.
Median sale
$980,000
1 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
84 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
3
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $300k in Inkom.
Is Inkom actually in Utah? ▾
No — Inkom is in Bannock County, Idaho, about 15 minutes south of Pocatello. It often appears in regional MLS searches that include northern Utah because the Utah-Idaho border markets overlap in feeds like IMLS and UtahRealEstate.com syndication.
What does under $300K typically get you in Inkom? ▾
At this price you're generally looking at older single-family homes (1960s-80s ramblers and bungalows), manufactured homes on land, or small fixer-uppers in town. Lot sizes tend to be generous compared to Wasatch Front equivalents, often a quarter-acre or more.
How active is the Inkom market? ▾
Very limited. Inkom has a population around 800 and typically sees only a handful of home sales per year. Most months there are zero to three active listings, so buyers should set up alerts and be ready to move when something hits.
What nearby towns should I also search if Inkom inventory is too thin? ▾
McCammon, Lava Hot Springs, and south Pocatello are all within 20 minutes and carry similar price ranges. On the Utah side, Tremonton, Snowville, and the Malad-corridor towns offer comparable rural pricing under $300K.
What's the commute and lifestyle like? ▾
Inkom sits right on I-15, so Pocatello is a 15-minute drive and Idaho State University is about 20 minutes. Pebble Creek Ski Area is 10 minutes away, and the Portneuf River runs through town for fishing and tubing access.
Are USDA rural-development loans available here? ▾
Yes. Inkom and most surrounding Bannock County towns qualify for USDA Rural Development financing, which allows zero-down purchases for eligible buyers under income limits. That's a meaningful option at the under-$300K price point.