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Homes Under $500,000 in Kearns, Utah
Kearns sits in the middle of the Salt Lake Valley, wedged between Taylorsville and West Valley City with quick access to Bangerter Highway and I-215. It's one of the last pockets of the valley where a family can still buy a single-family home under $500K without driving to Tooele or Grantsville for the privilege. Built out mostly in the 1950s through the 1970s as post-war and Cold War-era workforce housing near the old Kearns Army Air Base, the city is full of solid brick rambler and rectangular ranch floor plans on quarter-acre-ish lots — the kind of bones that respond well to a kitchen remodel or finished basement. Granger School District serves the area, and Kearns Oquirrh Park with its ice arena and pool gives the neighborhood a real community anchor that a lot of newer subdivisions lack.
Under $500K in Kearns typically means a 3-4 bedroom rambler between 1,100 and 2,200 square feet, sometimes with a finished basement apartment that helps with the mortgage. You'll see a mix of original-owner homes needing cosmetic updates alongside flipped properties with new roofs and HVAC already done. Commute time matters here — it's roughly 20-25 minutes to downtown Salt Lake and about 15 minutes to Salt Lake City International Airport, which pulls in a steady stream of airport and hospital shift workers along with first-time buyers priced out of Millcreek and Holladay. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
August 2026 · Kearns market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Kearns right now.
Median sale
$359,950
4 closed in August 2026
Median DOM
36 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
93.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
27
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Kearns.
What kind of home can I actually get in Kearns for under $500K? ▾
At this price point you're typically looking at a 3-4 bedroom rambler or split-entry between 1,400 and 2,400 finished square feet, often on a 0.15-0.25 acre lot. Many homes have full or partial basements, which is common for the area and adds usable square footage. Updated kitchens and newer roofs are realistic at the upper end of the budget.
Are there many homes under $500K available in Kearns right now? ▾
Kearns is one of the few Salt Lake Valley cities where sub-$500K inventory is consistently available. The active count fluctuates weekly, but it's usually one of the deepest pools of affordable single-family homes inside I-215. The listings above reflect what's currently for sale.
What are property taxes like in Kearns? ▾
Kearns is unincorporated Salt Lake County (Kearns Metro Township), so property taxes run roughly 0.6-0.7% of assessed value annually for a primary residence with the owner-occupied exemption. On a $450K home that's typically around $2,700-$3,200 per year, which is lower than incorporated cities like Sandy or Draper.
Is Kearns a good area for first-time buyers using FHA or VA loans? ▾
Yes — the price point fits comfortably under FHA and VA loan limits for Salt Lake County, and many sellers in this range are used to working with those financing types. Just be aware that some older homes may need minor repairs to pass FHA appraisal (handrails, peeling paint, roof condition).
How are the schools in Kearns? ▾
Kearns is served by Granite School District. Local schools include Kearns High School, Kearns Junior High, and several elementaries like Western Hills, David Gourley, and Oquirrh Hills. Charter and magnet options are also accessible nearby, including Salt Lake Center for Science Education.
What should I watch for when touring older Kearns homes? ▾
Many homes here were built between 1955 and 1985, so check the age of the furnace, water heater, electrical panel (Federal Pacific panels are a known issue in some properties), and main sewer line. Galvanized supply lines and original windows are also worth flagging. A thorough inspection usually pays for itself in this price range.