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Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in Magna, Utah
Magna sits at the western edge of the Salt Lake Valley, tucked against the Oquirrh Mountains and shaped by more than a century of Kennecott copper mining. That history is exactly why the town has one of the deeper benches of fixer upper inventory along the Wasatch Front — block after block of 1940s–1970s ramblers, brick bungalows, and small farmhouses built for mine and smelter workers, many still owned by original families or their heirs. Buyers priced out of Sugar House or Rose Park have been heading west for years now, and Magna's median price still runs noticeably below West Valley and Kearns while sitting only 20 minutes from downtown Salt Lake and 25 from the airport.
Project homes here typically need the usual older-house work: roof, HVAC, electrical panel upgrades, single-pane windows, and kitchens that haven't been touched since avocado green was a color. The upside is lot size — quarter-acre lots with detached garages and alley access are common, which leaves room for ADUs or shop space once the main house is squared away. Magna Main Street is in the middle of a slow revitalization, the new elementary schools have helped stabilize the area, and the Oquirrh foothills give you quick access to trails most Salt Lake commuters never see. Browse the active listings below to see which project homes are currently on the market.
May 2026 · Magna market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Magna right now.
Median sale
$452,500
32 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
8 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.6%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
128
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About fixer upper homes in Magna.
What counts as a fixer upper in Magna? ▾
Most fixer listings here are mid-century ramblers and post-war bungalows built between the 1940s and 1970s that need cosmetic updates, mechanical work, or full gut renovations. Some are estate sales from longtime Kennecott-era families, others are tired rentals near Main Street. Expect original kitchens, single-pane windows, and sometimes knob-and-tube wiring in the oldest homes.
Can I use an FHA 203(k) or Fannie Mae HomeStyle loan on Magna fixers? ▾
Yes, and both are common here because the price points fit FHA limits comfortably. A 203(k) rolls the purchase and renovation budget into one loan, which works well for homes that won't pass a standard FHA appraisal due to peeling paint, roof issues, or non-functional systems. Talk to a lender who has actually closed 203(k) loans in Salt Lake County — not all have.
Are there any restrictions on renovating older Magna homes? ▾
Magna is a metro township under Salt Lake County jurisdiction, so permits go through the county. The historic Main Street district has some design considerations, but most residential streets do not. Watch for homes near the old smelter footprint — soil testing is worth doing before major excavation or garden projects.
What price range do fixer uppers in Magna typically fall into? ▾
Cosmetic fixers generally run in the $300s to low $400s, while heavier project homes with foundation, roof, or system issues can dip into the $250s–$290s when they appear. That's roughly $75k–$150k below comparable updated homes in the same neighborhoods, which is where the renovation math starts to make sense.
Is Magna a good area for a flip or BRRRR strategy? ▾
Investors have been active here for the last several years because entry prices stayed below West Valley and Kearns while appreciation kept pace. Rents are solid thanks to proximity to the Kennecott mine, the U of U Health West Valley clinic, and the new inland port jobs. Margins are tighter than they were in 2020, so accurate rehab budgets matter.
How many fixer upper listings are usually active in Magna? ▾
Inventory swings with the season, but Magna typically has a handful of true project homes on the market at any given time — often fewer than ten. Set up an instant MLS alert if you're serious, because the well-priced ones with good bones tend to go under contract within a week.