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Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in Malad City, Utah
Quick note before we go further: Malad City actually sits just across the state line in Oneida County, Idaho, about 20 miles north of the Utah border on I-15. It shows up in Utah MLS searches because so many buyers from Box Elder and Cache counties shop there — the commute to Tremonton is roughly 35 minutes, Logan is about an hour, and prices run well below what comparable acreage costs on the Utah side. If you landed here looking for a project home in the Malad Valley, you're in the right place; just know you'll be closing under Idaho rules.
Fixer-uppers in and around Malad tend to fall into two buckets. In town, you'll see older bungalows and mid-century ranchers on quarter-acre lots needing kitchens, baths, windows, and mechanical updates. Out in the valley toward Samaria, Cherry Creek, and Pleasantview, the projects are usually farmhouses on 2 to 40 acres with outbuildings, wells, and septic systems that range from solid to needing full replacement. Winters are cold and snowy at 4,500 feet, so roofs, insulation, and heating systems deserve a hard look during inspections. Renovation financing (203k, HomeStyle, USDA Rural Development) all works in this area, though you'll want a lender and appraiser comfortable with rural Idaho. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
June 2026 · Malad City market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Malad City right now.
Median sale
$302,500
3 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
75 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
96.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
28
active + pending
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Common questions
About fixer upper homes in Malad City.
Wait — isn't Malad City in Idaho, not Utah? ▾
Correct catch. Malad City is technically just over the state line in Oneida County, Idaho, about 20 minutes north of the Utah border on I-15. Plenty of Utah buyers shop there because it's an easy commute to Tremonton, Brigham City, and even northern Cache Valley, and prices run noticeably lower than comparable Box Elder County towns. Listings sometimes show up in Utah MLS searches for that reason.
What kind of fixer-uppers actually come up for sale around Malad? ▾
Mostly older farmhouses on acreage, mid-century ranchers in town off Bannock Street and Main, and the occasional homestead with outbuildings that need everything from roof work to septic updates. True teardowns are rare; most projects are cosmetic-to-moderate — kitchens, baths, wiring, and well or septic systems on rural parcels.
Can I get a renovation loan on a rural Malad property? ▾
Yes. FHA 203(k) and Fannie Mae HomeStyle loans both work here, and USDA renovation loans are a strong option since most of Oneida County qualifies as rural. VA renovation loans are also available for eligible buyers. The catch is finding appraisers and contractors willing to drive out — line that up before you write an offer.
What should I inspect carefully on an older Malad home? ▾
Heating systems (a lot of homes still run on propane or older oil setups), well water quality and flow rate, septic condition, and the foundation — frost heave is real at 4,500 feet elevation with cold winters. Also check for knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring in anything built before 1975, and look hard at the roof after decades of snow load.
How does pricing compare to fixer-uppers in northern Utah? ▾
Generally 20-35% less than a similar project in Tremonton or Logan, and dramatically less than anything in Cache Valley proper. A livable-but-dated 3-bedroom in town often lists in the low $200s, while rural acreage projects vary widely based on land and outbuildings. Taxes are also lower on the Idaho side.
Is it hard to find contractors out here? ▾
It can be. Most trades come out of Tremonton, Logan, or Pocatello, and they'll charge a trip premium or push your job behind closer work. Lining up a general contractor before closing — and getting written bids during your inspection period — saves a lot of headaches later.