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Homes Under $300,000 in Mt Pleasant, Utah
Mt Pleasant sits in Sanpete County along US-89, about 90 minutes south of Salt Lake City, and it's one of the last pockets in the state where $300K still buys real square footage. This is Snow College country and farm-and-ranch territory, with a Main Street lined by brick pioneer-era buildings and a housing stock to match: older two-story homes with big lots, some needing updates, others already remodeled by owners who wanted the space without the Wasatch Front price tag. Sanpete County's median home price runs well below the state average, and Mt Pleasant tracks close to that, which means buyers priced out of Utah County or Salt Lake County can still find a detached house with a yard here for under $300K.
Winters are cold and snowy at this elevation (roughly 5,800 feet), so expect to factor heating costs and furnace age into your evaluation — a lot of the housing stock predates modern insulation standards. Commuters typically work in Ephraim, Manti, or drive up to Provo for the day, and the local economy leans on Snow College, agriculture, and small manufacturing. At this price point you'll see a mix of starter homes, fixer-uppers, and the occasional move-in-ready property, so pace yourself and expect some variation in condition. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in this range.
August 2026 · Mt Pleasant market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Mt Pleasant right now.
Median sale
$431,825
2 closed in August 2026
Median DOM
480 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
8
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes under $300k in Mt Pleasant.
What kind of home does $300K actually buy in Mt Pleasant? ▾
Most often it's a 2–3 bedroom older home on a deep lot inside the historic grid, frequently brick with original hardwoods and a detached garage or shed. You'll also see the occasional updated bungalow, a small rambler from the 70s–90s, or a manufactured home on its own land. Move-in-ready and fully renovated homes tend to push above $300K, so expect some cosmetic work at this price.
Are there many homes under $300K available in Mt Pleasant at any given time? ▾
Inventory is thin compared to bigger Utah markets — Mt Pleasant is a town of around 3,500 people, so active listings under $300K usually sit in the single digits. New listings move fast when they're priced right, especially in the spring and summer ahead of the Snow College academic year.
Is Mt Pleasant a reasonable commute to Provo or Nephi? ▾
Nephi is about 45 minutes north on Highway 132, and Provo is roughly 75–90 minutes depending on canyon conditions through Thistle. It's doable for hybrid schedules but most full-time commuters either work locally, in Ephraim, or remotely.
Do homes in this price range usually include irrigation water? ▾
Many of the older in-town lots come with shares in the Mt Pleasant Irrigation Company or pressurized secondary water, which is a big deal for keeping a large yard or garden green through Sanpete summers. Always verify shares are deeded with the property — they don't always transfer automatically, and replacement cost can run several thousand dollars.
What should I watch for on inspections in older Mt Pleasant homes? ▾
Knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring, original galvanized plumbing, undersized electrical panels, and aging furnaces or boilers are the common issues in the historic stock. Foundation settling on the 1800s brick homes is also worth a close look, along with roof age given the snow load at 5,900 feet.
Are property taxes lower in Sanpete County than along the Wasatch Front? ▾
Yes — Sanpete County's effective property tax rate is among the lower ones in Utah, and combined with the cheaper purchase price, total annual taxes on a sub-$300K home in Mt Pleasant often come in well under what a comparable Utah County home would owe. Confirm exact amounts with the county assessor before closing.