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Homes Under $500,000 in Portage, Utah
Portage sits at the far northern edge of Box Elder County, a few miles from the Idaho line and about 20 minutes north of Tremonton. It's farm country — hay fields, dairy operations, and wide-open sky — with a small-town pace that draws buyers who want acreage and quiet over a Wasatch Front commute. At this price point, $500K goes a long way here: you're typically looking at newer construction on a half-acre to full-acre lot, or an older farmhouse with outbuildings and irrigation shares already in place. Compare that to Logan or Brigham City, where similar money buys a fraction of the land, and Portage's appeal for horse owners, hobby farmers, and anyone wanting distance from neighbors becomes obvious.
Most of what moves under $500K in Portage falls into two camps: single-level rambler-style homes built in the last 10-15 years, and older stick-built or manufactured homes on larger parcels that need some updating but come with real acreage and water rights. Kids in this area feed into Bear River School District, with Bear River High in Garland handling the commute for most families. Winters run cold and snowy, typical of northern Utah's valley floor, so heating costs and driveway length matter more here than in southern parts of the state. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in this price range.
June 2026 · Portage market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Portage right now.
Median sale
$465,000
2 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
283 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
94.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
5
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Portage.
How many homes under $500K are usually for sale in Portage? ▾
Portage is a small town, so active inventory often sits in the low single digits — sometimes zero, sometimes a handful. The list below reflects what's currently active on the Northern Wasatch MLS, and it can turn over within days when a well-priced property hits.
What do you typically get for under $500K in Portage? ▾
Most listings in this range are older farmhouses, single-level ranchers from the 70s–90s, or manufactured homes, usually on lots from a quarter-acre up to several acres. Outbuildings, detached shops, and irrigation water are common extras at this price.
Can I have horses or livestock on a Portage property under $500K? ▾
Yes, in most cases. Portage and the surrounding unincorporated Box Elder County parcels are zoned to allow horses, cattle, chickens, and similar animals on larger lots. Always confirm zoning and any HOA or subdivision covenants on a specific property before writing an offer.
How's the commute from Portage to Logan or Ogden? ▾
Logan is about 40 minutes east through Sardine Canyon on US-89/91. Ogden is roughly an hour south on I-15, and downtown Salt Lake runs about 90 minutes in normal traffic. Winter storms over Sardine can add time, so most Portage residents work locally, in Tremonton, or in the Cache Valley.
What school district serves Portage? ▾
Portage is part of the Box Elder School District. Elementary students typically attend in nearby Tremonton or Garland, and high schoolers go to Bear River High School in Garland. Bus service covers the rural routes.
Is well water or culinary water more common in Portage? ▾
It varies by parcel. Homes inside the town boundary are often on the Portage culinary system, while properties further out frequently rely on private wells and septic. Irrigation water through a local company or canal share is a separate matter and adds real value for anyone planning to garden, pasture animals, or keep a lawn green through August.