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Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in Naples, Utah
Naples sits just east of Vernal in Uintah County, a small agricultural town that's grown alongside the oil and gas activity in the Uinta Basin without losing its rural feel. Fixer upper homes here tend to be older farmhouses on larger lots, some with outbuildings or acreage left over from the area's ranching history, plus a handful of dated ranch-style homes from the 1970s and 80s that need updated kitchens, roofs, or mechanical systems. Because Naples and greater Vernal have a smaller, more localized buyer pool than the Wasatch Front, homes needing work often sit longer and price more reasonably per square foot, which is exactly why investors and hands-on buyers keep an eye on this market.
Winters in the Uinta Basin get cold and can bring inversion and heavy snow loads, so anyone shopping fixer uppers here should budget for roof condition, furnace age, and pipe insulation as much as cosmetic updates. Well or septic systems are common outside city limits, and older homes on acreage may need updated fencing or outbuilding repair if livestock is part of the plan. Distance to Vernal's hospital, schools, and the Basin's energy-sector jobs makes Naples a practical spot for buyers wanting small-town space without giving up a short commute. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
July 2026 · Naples market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Naples right now.
Median sale
$350,000
1 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
8 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.6%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
6
active + pending
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Common questions
About fixer upper homes in Naples.
What kind of fixer upper inventory is typical in Naples? ▾
Most are older farmhouses or 1970s-80s ranch homes on larger lots, often a half acre or more, sometimes with a barn, shed, or old corral left from previous agricultural use. Cosmetic work like flooring, paint, and kitchens is common, but roofs, furnaces, and septic systems are the bigger-ticket items to check given the age of the housing stock.
Are these homes on well and septic or city utilities? ▾
It varies by exact location. Homes closer to Naples' core are usually on city water and sewer, while properties on the outskirts or with acreage often rely on private well and septic, which affects both financing and ongoing maintenance costs.
Can I get a renovation loan on a fixer upper in Naples? ▾
FHA 203(k) and conventional renovation loans are available, but lenders in the Uinta Basin are less used to processing them than lenders along the Wasatch Front, so it's worth confirming your lender has actually closed one in Uintah County before you write an offer. Rural properties with acreage or outbuildings can also complicate appraisals for renovation loans.
How does Naples compare to Vernal for fixer upper pricing? ▾
Naples generally runs slightly less dense and a bit more rural than Vernal proper, with lot sizes often larger, and pricing tends to track closely with Vernal but can dip lower on homes needing significant work since the buyer pool for heavy rehab projects is thin in the Basin.
What should I budget for beyond the purchase price? ▾
Plan for roof and furnace replacement costs given Uintah County's cold winters and heavy snow loads, plus septic inspection if the home isn't on city sewer. Older wiring and galvanized plumbing are also common in homes from this era and should get a specific inspection call-out.
Is this a good market to buy and flip a fixer upper? ▾
It can work, but the resale pool is smaller than metro markets, so plan for a longer hold time and price your rehab to match what local buyers can actually afford rather than importing Wasatch Front price expectations. Energy-sector employment swings also affect local demand, so timing matters more here than in larger markets.