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Investment Properties for Sale in Ogden, Utah
Ogden has quietly become one of the more practical places to buy a rental in Utah. Prices still sit below Salt Lake and Utah County, the tenant pool is deep thanks to Weber State University, Hill Air Force Base, McKay-Dee Hospital, and a growing roster of outdoor-industry employers like Goode, Rossignol, and Enve, and the housing stock ranges from 1890s brick bungalows on the bench to 1970s ranches in the western neighborhoods to new builds out toward West Haven. That mix means an investor can target almost any strategy — student rentals near campus, workforce housing near the rail corridor, long-term family homes on the East Bench, or short-term stays near the historic 25th Street district and Snowbasin access road.
The fundamentals worth knowing: Ogden sits about 35 minutes north of Salt Lake International, gets all four seasons with real snow in winter, and has seen serious downtown reinvestment over the past fifteen years. Property taxes run roughly 0.55–0.65% of market value, and rents have climbed steadily without quite matching the price run-up, which keeps cap rates more workable here than further south. Older homes need careful inspection — knob-and-tube wiring and clay sewer lines are common in central Ogden — but the upside is character and walkability that newer suburbs can't match. Browse the active investment listings below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out when you want to dig into rent comps or zoning on a specific address.
May 2026 · Ogden market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Ogden right now.
Median sale
$385,000
77 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
12 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.6%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
370
active + pending
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Common questions
About investment properties in Ogden.
What kind of rental yields can investors expect in Ogden? ▾
Ogden has historically offered some of the better gross rent-to-price ratios along the Wasatch Front, often landing in the 0.6%–0.8% range on single-family homes and higher on small multifamily near WSU. Cash flow is more achievable here than in Salt Lake or Utah County, though it tightens at current interest rates. Run your own numbers against actual rent comps in the specific neighborhood.
Which Ogden neighborhoods are strongest for rentals? ▾
Areas near Weather State University (the Harrison corridor, East Central) draw consistent student demand. The 25th Street historic district and downtown attract young professionals working in Ogden's fintech and outdoor-industry employers. East Bench neighborhoods around Shadow Valley and the foothills tend to pull higher-end long-term renters who want mountain access.
Are short-term rentals (Airbnb) allowed in Ogden? ▾
Ogden City regulates short-term rentals and requires a business license, with zoning restrictions on where non-owner-occupied STRs can operate. Most residential zones limit STRs to owner-occupied situations. Check current Ogden City code and confirm zoning on any specific address before underwriting an STR pro forma.
What's the price range for small multifamily in Ogden? ▾
Duplexes typically run from the mid-$400Ks into the $600Ks depending on condition and location, with triplexes and fourplexes generally landing between $700K and $1.1M. Older brick units in central Ogden trade at lower price points but often need plumbing, electrical, or roof work factored into the deal.
How does Ogden compare to Salt Lake or Provo for investors? ▾
Entry prices in Ogden are roughly 15–25% below comparable Salt Lake properties, which is the main draw. Appreciation has tracked the broader Wasatch Front, and the city has seen meaningful redevelopment downtown over the last decade. The tradeoff is more variation block-to-block, so neighborhood selection matters more here than in newer suburbs.
What should I know about older Ogden homes before buying one to rent? ▾
A large share of Ogden's housing stock predates 1950, which means knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized supply lines, lead paint, and unreinforced masonry are all real possibilities. Budget for a thorough inspection and reserve capital for system updates. Properties that have already been rewired and replumbed command a premium but save headaches on the rental side.