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Investment Properties for Sale in Kearns, Utah
Kearns is one of the last spots in Salt Lake County where the numbers on a rental still pencil out for a first-time or mid-sized investor. The community is unincorporated Salt Lake County, roughly 15 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport and 20 minutes from downtown, with most of the housing stock built between 1955 and 1975 as worker housing tied to Kennecott and the old Kearns Army Air Base. That means lots of 3-bed ramblers on flat quarter-acre lots, full basements that lend themselves to mother-in-law setups, and detached garages or RV parking — all features that matter when you're underwriting a rental or a BRRRR project.
Rents in Kearns have climbed steadily as buyers get priced out of Taylorsville, West Valley, and South Salt Lake, but purchase prices still tend to land well below the county median, which keeps cash-on-cash returns competitive. Investors here are typically doing one of three things: buying dated ramblers to update and hold, picking up homes with separate basement entries to run as two-unit rentals, or assembling small portfolios of townhomes near 5400 South and 5600 West. Property taxes are reasonable, the renter pool is deep thanks to nearby employers and Salt Lake Community College's Jordan campus, and turnover tends to be lower than in transient downtown rentals. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently available, and reach out if you want help running the numbers on a specific address.
May 2026 · Kearns market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Kearns right now.
Median sale
$437,000
12 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
7 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
27
active + pending
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About investment properties in Kearns.
Why do investors look at Kearns specifically? ▾
Kearns sits in the southwest Salt Lake Valley with entry prices that still come in well under the county median, which is hard to find this close to downtown Salt Lake City. The housing stock is heavy on 1950s-1970s ramblers on quarter-acre lots, many with basements that convert to legal accessory units. Proximity to the Bingham Canyon mine, the Olympic Oval, and the 5600 West/SR-201 corridor keeps the renter pool steady.
What kind of rents do Kearns properties pull in right now? ▾
Three-bedroom single-family homes in Kearns typically rent between $1,950 and $2,400, depending on condition and whether the basement is finished. Homes with a separate basement entrance and a second kitchen can stack rents above $3,000 when run as two units. Townhomes near 5400 South run a bit lower, in the $1,700-$2,000 range.
Are basement apartments legal in Kearns? ▾
Kearns is unincorporated Salt Lake County, so accessory dwelling rules fall under county code rather than a city ordinance. The county allows internal ADUs in owner-occupied homes that meet egress, parking, and permitting requirements. Many existing basement rentals in Kearns were built without permits, so verify legal status before underwriting two-unit income.
What should I budget for repairs on a typical Kearns rambler? ▾
Most Kearns homes are 50-70 years old, so expect to address galvanized or polybutylene plumbing, original electrical panels (Federal Pacific and Zinsco show up often), and aging furnaces. A reasonable rehab budget on a livable but dated rambler runs $25,000-$45,000 if you're keeping the layout and updating systems, finishes, and the kitchen.
How is appreciation trending compared to the rest of the Salt Lake Valley? ▾
Kearns has tracked slightly above the county average over the last decade because it started from a lower base and benefited from buyers priced out of Taylorsville, West Jordan, and Murray. The Mountain View Corridor build-out and continued job growth on the west side support continued demand, though cap rates have compressed as prices climbed.
Are there HOA-free options for rentals? ▾
Yes — the vast majority of single-family homes in Kearns have no HOA, which is one of the reasons investors favor the area over newer west-side subdivisions. HOAs mostly appear in the townhome and condo pockets near 4700 South and along 5600 West. No HOA means no rental cap and no board approval on tenants.