bds
|
ba
|
sqft
ac lot
|
car garage
|
|
Homes Under $500,000 in Mayfield, Utah
Mayfield is a small farming community tucked against the Wasatch Plateau in southern Sanpete County, with the Twelve Mile Canyon road climbing east into the mountains and the Sanpete Valley spreading out to the west. Under $500K here buys something very different than the same budget on the Wasatch Front — typically a single-family home on a generous lot, often with mature trees, irrigation shares, a detached shop or barn, and mountain views from the back yard. Older homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s sit alongside newer builds and the occasional manufactured home on deeded land. Buyers in this price range are usually after space, quiet, and a slower pace rather than proximity to a job center.
The trade-off for that space is rural infrastructure: many properties run on wells and septic, internet options have improved but still vary by address, and the nearest full-service grocery is in Manti or Gunnison. Winters bring real snow and summer days are warm but cool off fast at 5,800 feet of elevation. Snow College in Ephraim, the Manti Temple, and access to elk country up Twelve Mile draw a specific kind of buyer — folks who want a workshop, a garden, room for animals, or a quiet retirement spot within driving range of family on the Wasatch Front. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently available under $500,000 in Mayfield.
April 2026 · Mayfield market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Mayfield right now.
Median sale
$287,000
1 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
294 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
1
active + pending
15 matching · page 1 of 1
Active listings
Prefer the map?
See all 15 homes under $500k on a map
Pan around Mayfield and refine by drawing your own boundary.
Common questions
About homes under $500k in Mayfield.
What does $500K actually buy in Mayfield? ▾
At this price point you're typically looking at a 3-4 bedroom home on a quarter-acre to full acre, often with outbuildings, a detached shop, or irrigation water. Older homes from the 1940s-1970s dominate the inventory, though you'll occasionally see newer modular or stick-built homes under $500K on the outskirts. Pure raw acreage with no home generally trades much lower.
How many homes are usually listed under $500K in Mayfield at one time? ▾
Mayfield is tiny — it's common to have only a handful of active MLS listings town-wide, and sometimes zero. Most homes here sell under $500K when they do come up, so this price band captures nearly the entire market rather than a narrow slice of it. Setting up an MLS alert is the practical move.
Are USDA loans available in Mayfield? ▾
Yes. Mayfield falls inside USDA Rural Development eligible areas, which means qualified buyers can finance with zero down on most single-family homes here. That makes the under-$500K range especially workable for first-time buyers who meet the income limits for Sanpete County.
What's the property tax situation on a sub-$500K Mayfield home? ▾
Sanpete County's effective property tax rate runs around 0.55-0.65% on primary residences after the 45% residential exemption, so a $400K primary home typically lands in the $1,500-$1,800/year range. That's noticeably cheaper than Utah or Salt Lake County for a comparable assessed value.
Do homes in this price range usually include irrigation water? ▾
Many do. Mayfield sits in an old agricultural community, and shares in the Gunnison Irrigation Company or similar local ditch rights often convey with the property. Always confirm shares in the listing remarks or with the seller — irrigation can make a meaningful difference if you're planning a garden, pasture, or fruit trees.
How's the commute from Mayfield to bigger job centers? ▾
Mayfield is realistic for remote workers and retirees more than daily commuters. Gunnison and Manti are 10-20 minutes for shopping and healthcare, Ephraim (Snow College) is about 30 minutes, Richfield is 45, and Provo is roughly 90 minutes north on Highway 89 and I-15.