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Homes Under $500,000 in Riverdale, Utah
Riverdale sits in the middle of Weber County along the Ogden River, sandwiched between Ogden and South Ogden with quick access to Riverdale Road's retail corridor and I-84/I-15. It's a small city — under two square miles — built mostly with mid-century ranch homes and newer townhome developments, which keeps a good share of inventory under $500K even as prices along the Wasatch Front have climbed. Buyers priced out of South Ogden or Layton often find Riverdale gives them the same commute distance to Hill Air Force Base and downtown Ogden employers without the premium.
Under $500K here typically means a 3-4 bedroom rambler on a quarter-acre lot, a townhome in one of the newer developments off 1050 South, or an updated older home near Riverdale Park. Lot sizes tend to be larger than what you'd get in a comparable South Ogden listing, and several neighborhoods back up to the river trail system, which adds walking and biking access without adding to the price tag. Housing stock turns over steadily since Riverdale is a pass-through for people relocating for Hill AFB or Ogden-based healthcare and manufacturing jobs. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in this price range.
July 2026 · Riverdale market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Riverdale right now.
Median sale
$565,000
10 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
54 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
27
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Riverdale.
What kind of home can I realistically get in Riverdale under $500K? ▾
Most homes in this range are 3-4 bedroom ramblers, split-entries, or tri-levels built between 1965 and 1995, usually 1,500-2,200 finished square feet on a quarter-acre or less. Newer construction and townhomes show up occasionally in the upper $400s. Updated kitchens and baths push you toward the top of the range; original-condition homes sit in the high $300s to low $400s.
Does Riverdale really have no city property tax? ▾
Correct — Riverdale is one of the few Utah cities that funds its general operations largely through sales tax from the Riverdale Road retail corridor instead of a municipal property tax levy. You still pay Weber County, Weber School District, and other overlapping taxing entities, but the total effective rate is meaningfully lower than Ogden or Roy at the same assessed value.
Which schools serve homes in this price range? ▾
Riverdale is part of Weber School District. Most homes feed into Riverdale Elementary, then T.H. Bell Junior High in Washington Terrace, and Bonneville High School in Washington Terrace. A small slice of the city on the north side feeds Ogden School District instead, so verify boundaries on any specific address before writing an offer.
How fast do sub-$500K homes move in Riverdale? ▾
Move-in-ready homes priced correctly under $450K typically go under contract within 1-3 weeks, often with multiple offers when rates dip. Homes needing visible work — old roofs, original kitchens, deferred yard maintenance — sit 30-60 days and routinely close 2-5% below list.
Are there HOA or PUD fees to watch for at this price point? ▾
Most single-family homes in Riverdale have no HOA. The exceptions are the townhome and condo developments near Riverdale Road and a few newer pocket subdivisions, where dues typically run $100-$250/month and cover exterior maintenance or shared amenities. Always pull the CC&Rs before going under contract.
Is the area noisy with I-84, I-15, and Hill AFB nearby? ▾
It depends heavily on the street. Homes on the west side near the freeway interchange catch consistent traffic noise, and the whole city occasionally hears F-35 flights out of Hill AFB. Streets east of 700 West and closer to the river are noticeably quieter. Visit any home you're serious about at different times of day before deciding.