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Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in Kaysville, Utah
Kaysville doesn't see a lot of fixer-uppers hit the market, which is exactly why buyers willing to take one on can build real equity here. The city sits in the heart of Davis County between Farmington and Layton, with quick access to I-15, FrontRunner commuter rail, and Hill Air Force Base — one of the largest employers in the state. Schools feed into Davis School District (Kaysville Elementary, Centennial Junior High, Davis High), property taxes are reasonable, and the older sections of town near Main Street and the historic townsite include brick ramblers, mid-century ranches, and a handful of pre-1940 homes on large lots that are prime candidates for renovation. When something dated does come up, it usually sells fast because the underlying location is strong: mature trees, walkable to the Kaysville Theatre and Heritage Park, and 25 minutes to Salt Lake City.
The math on a Kaysville renovation works best when the bones are solid and the issues are cosmetic — original kitchens, popcorn ceilings, dated baths, and tired flooring rather than foundation or structural problems. Lot value alone in established neighborhoods like Crestwood, Mutton Hollow, or the streets east of Highway 89 supports significant rehab budgets. Renovation loans like FHA 203(k) and Fannie Mae HomeStyle are commonly used here, and Davis County permitting tends to move quicker than Salt Lake County. Browse the active listings below to see which Kaysville homes are currently priced as project properties.
July 2026 · Kaysville market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Kaysville right now.
Median sale
$625,000
19 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
12 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
95.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
86
active + pending
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Common questions
About fixer upper homes in Kaysville.
How often do true fixer-uppers come on the market in Kaysville? ▾
Not often. Kaysville is an established Davis County community with strong demand, so most older homes get cosmetic updates before listing. Genuine project houses — dated kitchens, original baths, deferred roofs or systems — typically show up a handful of times per year, often in the older sections near Main Street, Mutton Hollow, or the original townsite east of US-89.
Which Kaysville neighborhoods are best for finding older homes to renovate? ▾
The original townsite around Main Street and Center Street has homes dating back to the late 1800s and mid-century, including some brick ramblers and Victorians. Pockets along Crestwood, Sunset Drive, and the older streets east of Highway 89 also turn up 1960s–1980s homes that haven't been modernized.
What should I budget for a fixer-upper in Kaysville versus a move-in ready home? ▾
Updated homes in Kaysville typically run in the high $500s to $800s depending on size and lot. A solid renovation candidate usually trades $75K–$150K below comparable updated homes, though true tear-down-condition properties are rare here. Factor in Davis County permit timelines and the reality that contractor labor along the Wasatch Front books out months in advance.
Can I use a 203(k) or renovation loan on Kaysville fixers? ▾
Yes. FHA 203(k) and Fannie Mae HomeStyle loans are both used regularly in Davis County and let you roll renovation costs into the mortgage. Most Kaysville fixers fall within FHA loan limits, and local lenders in Layton and Farmington are familiar with the process.
Are there issues specific to older Kaysville homes I should watch for during inspection? ▾
Watch for aging galvanized or polybutylene plumbing, original electrical panels (Federal Pacific and Zinsco show up in 60s/70s builds), and basement moisture from the high water table closer to the Great Salt Lake flats. Older homes near the Union Pacific tracks may also need updated windows for sound. A sewer scope is worth the $150 on anything pre-1980.
Does Kaysville have historic district rules that limit renovations? ▾
Kaysville doesn't have a formal historic overlay district like Salt Lake's Avenues, so renovation rules are mostly standard Davis County building code. That said, if you're working on a home in the original townsite, the city encourages keeping character on the street-facing facade. Permits are handled through Kaysville City directly and turnaround is generally faster than Salt Lake County.