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Multi-Family Homes for Sale in Magna, Utah
Magna sits on the west edge of the Salt Lake Valley, tucked up against the Oquirrh Mountains and the Kennecott copper mine that built the town. For multi-family buyers, that location matters: prices per door here still run noticeably below West Valley City, Kearns, or anything east of Redwood Road, while tenant demand stays strong thanks to airport jobs, the mine, and the industrial corridor along 5600 West. The existing duplex and fourplex stock is concentrated in the older grid around Magna Main and 3500 South, with newer attached product going up on the west side as the township continues to fill in. Most of what trades on the MLS is two-to-four units on a single parcel, which keeps deals inside conventional and FHA financing rather than pushing them into commercial loans.
Magna became its own metro township in 2020, so zoning, rental licensing, and short-term rental rules are set locally rather than by unincorporated Salt Lake County — worth confirming before you write an offer, especially on properties advertised as having an extra ADU or basement unit. Cap rates in the area have historically been a touch better than the county average because rents have climbed faster than purchase prices over the last few years. House hackers using FHA on a duplex tend to be the most active buyer pool, followed by small private investors building out a west-valley portfolio. Browse the active listings below to see what's 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 multi-family homes in Magna.
What counts as a multi-family home in Magna? ▾
On the Salt Lake County MLS, multi-family typically means duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and small apartment buildings on a single parcel. In Magna you'll see a mix of older side-by-side duplexes near Magna Main Street and newer twin-home style builds out toward 8400 West. Anything five units and up is usually listed commercial rather than residential.
Is Magna a good area for a first-time house hacker? ▾
Magna is one of the more accessible entry points in Salt Lake County for owner-occupant investors. Duplex pricing tends to run below comparable West Valley or Kearns product, and FHA's 3.5% down with self-sufficiency rules works on two-unit properties here. Rents have climbed steadily with the Kennecott and airport job base nearby, which helps the numbers pencil.
What rents can I expect from a Magna duplex unit? ▾
Two-bedroom units in Magna generally rent in the $1,300–$1,600 range depending on condition, garage, and yard, with three-bedroom sides pushing higher. Updated units near the new developments on the west side of town command the top of that range. Always pull recent comps before writing an offer since condition varies widely across the older housing stock.
How is zoning handled for multi-family in Magna? ▾
Magna incorporated as its own metro township in 2020, so land use is governed by Magna's planning commission rather than unincorporated Salt Lake County. Most existing duplexes and fourplexes sit in R-M or mixed residential zones concentrated near 3500 South and the historic downtown grid. Confirm legal unit counts with the township before closing — some older properties were converted without permits.
What should I inspect carefully on older Magna multi-family properties? ▾
Much of the original Magna housing stock dates to the 1940s–60s mining-era buildout, so expect to scrutinize sewer laterals, knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring, original cast iron plumbing, and asbestos in flooring or duct wrap. Separate utility meters per unit are a big value driver — properties on a single meter make tenant billing messier and hurt resale to investors.
How far is Magna from major Salt Lake employers? ▾
Magna sits about 15 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, 20–25 minutes to downtown SLC via I-80 or 201, and right next door to the Rio Tinto Kennecott copper operation. That commute profile keeps rental demand steady from airport, west-side industrial, and mine workers who want to live close to the job.