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Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in Price, Utah
Price sits in Carbon County about two hours southeast of Salt Lake along Highway 6, and its housing stock reflects a century of coal, rail, and energy work. That means a real supply of older homes — 1920s and 30s bungalows near downtown, post-war ranches on the east side, and mid-century brick homes along Carbon Avenue — that are priced well below anything comparable on the Wasatch Front. For buyers willing to put in sweat equity, Price is one of the few Utah markets where a sub-$200k purchase plus a renovation budget still pencils out to a fully updated home under $300k.
The trade-offs are real and worth knowing before you write an offer. High-desert temperature swings are hard on roofs, windows, and evaporative coolers, and many homes here still run swamp coolers instead of central air. Older sewer laterals, original electrical panels, and aging gas lines are common inspection items. On the upside, lot sizes tend to be generous, detached garages and shops are everywhere, and the College of Eastern Utah (USU Eastern) campus plus the regional hospital keep rental demand steady if you're thinking long-term hold. Carbon County permitting is also more straightforward than what you'll deal with in Utah or Salt Lake County. Browse the active fixer listings below to see what's currently on the market in Price and the surrounding communities.
May 2026 · Price market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Price right now.
Median sale
$267,100
8 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
43 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
90.6%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
83
active + pending
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Common questions
About fixer upper homes in Price.
What kind of fixer uppers actually show up in Price? ▾
Most are mid-century ranches and small bungalows in older neighborhoods near downtown, plus the occasional 1920s coal-era house with original woodwork. You'll also see manufactured homes on land out toward Wellington and Helper that need cosmetic work or system updates. Full gut jobs are less common than cosmetic and mechanical projects.
How much cheaper are fixer uppers compared to move-in ready homes in Carbon County? ▾
Price has one of the lower median home values along the Highway 6 corridor, so a livable fixer commonly lands in the $130k–$220k range while updated comparables sit closer to $250k–$320k. The discount depends heavily on roof, foundation, and whether the home still has knob-and-tube wiring or a failing sewer line.
Can I use an FHA 203(k) or similar renovation loan here? ▾
Yes. FHA 203(k), Fannie Mae HomeStyle, and VA renovation loans all work in Price as long as the property and contractor meet program requirements. Local lenders in Price and nearby Spanish Fork have closed these, though appraisers familiar with Carbon County renovation comps are worth asking for by name.
What renovation issues come up most often in Price homes? ▾
Older homes here frequently need updated electrical panels, sewer line replacements (clay pipe is common), swamp cooler-to-central-air conversions, and roof work after heavy snow loads. Coal dust and settling from historic mine activity can also show up in inspections on homes in the older parts of town and out toward Kenilworth.
Are there permit or zoning hurdles for major remodels? ▾
Price City and Carbon County both require permits for structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work, but the process is faster and less expensive than Wasatch Front cities. Historic district rules are limited, so exterior changes on older homes generally don't trigger design review.
Is it hard to find contractors in Price for renovation work? ▾
There's a working trades base tied to the energy and construction industries, but the bench is smaller than Utah County, so booking out 4–8 weeks is normal. Some buyers pull licensed trades from Spanish Fork or Provo for specialty work like HVAC redesign or foundation repair.