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Homes Under $500,000 in Liberty, Utah
Liberty sits in the Ogden Valley at the base of the Wasatch, a scattered farm-and-ranch community where lot sizes still run wide and Powder Mountain and Snowbasin are both a short drive up the canyon. Homes under $500K here are getting harder to find — this is acreage country, not a subdivision grid, and land values alone push a lot of new construction well past that mark. What still shows up in this range tends to be older ranch homes on smaller in-town lots, manufactured and modular homes on owned land, cabins that need updating, or the occasional condo-style property near Wolf Creek and Powder Mountain's base areas.
Buyers chasing this price point in Liberty are usually trading square footage or finish quality for the payoff of valley living: unobstructed views of the Wasatch, dark skies, and quick access to skiing at Snowbasin or Powder Mountain without paying Eden or Huntsville prices. Expect septic and well systems on many parcels, longer winter driveways, and HOA-free living outside the resort clusters. Because inventory turns over slowly and much of what's available sits close to the county assessed value ceiling for this range, well-priced homes don't sit long once they land on the MLS. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market under $500K.
August 2026 · Liberty market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Liberty right now.
Median sale
$946,000
1 closed in August 2026
Median DOM
70 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
94.6%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
11
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Liberty.
What kind of home can I actually get in Liberty for under $500K? ▾
Most sub-$500K listings in Liberty are older cabins, manufactured homes on acreage, or smaller single-family homes on lots ranging from a quarter-acre up to a full acre. New construction in this price range is rare since land values in Ogden Valley have climbed steadily over the last decade. Expect 2-3 bedrooms, 1,200-2,000 square feet, and some deferred maintenance on the older inventory.
How far is Liberty from Ogden and Salt Lake City? ▾
Liberty sits about 20 minutes northeast of Ogden via Highway 39 through Ogden Canyon, and roughly an hour to downtown Salt Lake City depending on canyon traffic. The drive to SLC International is about 70 minutes. Powder Mountain and Snowbasin are both within 15-20 minutes, which is the main draw for buyers in this area.
Are there many homes under $500K available in Liberty at any given time? ▾
Inventory is thin. Liberty is a small unincorporated community in Weber County with only a few hundred homes total, and the sub-$500K segment usually has just a handful of active listings. Setting up MLS alerts is the practical way to catch new listings before they go under contract.
Does Liberty have city water and sewer, or are homes on wells and septic? ▾
Most properties in Liberty run on private wells and septic systems rather than municipal utilities. Buyers should budget for well inspections, water quality testing, and septic pumping records during due diligence. Some pockets are served by small water companies, so always verify the specific property.
What school district serves Liberty? ▾
Liberty falls under Weber School District. Kids typically attend Valley Elementary in Eden, then Snowcrest Junior High and Weber High School down in the valley. Bus routes can be long given the rural geography, especially in winter.
Will I need a 4WD vehicle living in Liberty? ▾
Yes, in practical terms. Winters bring heavy snow at this elevation (around 5,000 feet), and many driveways and side roads aren't plowed as quickly as in Ogden proper. Most year-round residents run AWD or 4WD with proper snow tires from November through March.