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Homes Under $300,000 in Roosevelt, Utah
Roosevelt sits in the Uintah Basin at roughly 5,100 feet, about 150 miles east of Salt Lake City over Daniels Summit or through Strawberry. That distance is the main reason prices here run well below the Wasatch Front, where $300K barely covers a townhome. In Roosevelt, a budget under $300K typically reaches a three- or four-bedroom single-family house on a quarter acre or more, often with a garage, a fenced yard, and room for a shop or RV parking. Older ranch-style homes near downtown and 200 North make up much of the inventory, with newer construction on the edges of town.
The local economy shapes the market. Energy work, Duchesne County and tribal government, Uintah Basin Healthcare, and the school district employ many residents, and demand tends to move with oil and gas activity. Buyers should expect cold winters with real snow, hot dry summers, and heating costs that matter in older, less insulated houses. Outdoor access is a big draw: the High Uintas, Starvation and Red Fleet reservoirs, and Ashley National Forest are all within an easy drive. Some properties near town sit on larger lots or have water shares, so it pays to confirm irrigation details. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market under $300K.
September 2026 · Roosevelt market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Roosevelt right now.
Median sale
$410,000
3 closed in September 2026
Median DOM
139 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
37
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes under $300k in Roosevelt.
What kind of home can I actually get in Roosevelt for under $300K? ▾
At this price point you're typically looking at older 3-bedroom ramblers on a quarter-acre lot, manufactured homes on owned land, or smaller stick-built homes built between the 1970s and early 2000s. A few newer townhomes occasionally land under $300K as well. Lot sizes in Roosevelt tend to run larger than what you'd see for the same money on the Wasatch Front.
Is Roosevelt a buyer's market right now? ▾
Roosevelt's market moves with the oil and gas economy in the Uinta Basin, so inventory and pricing shift more than they do in Salt Lake or Utah County. When drilling activity slows, sub-$300K homes sit longer and sellers negotiate. When the basin is busy, the same homes move in under 30 days.
Are there USDA-eligible homes under $300K in Roosevelt? ▾
Yes. Most of Roosevelt and the surrounding Duchesne County areas qualify for USDA Rural Development financing, which means zero down payment for buyers who meet the income limits. That's a meaningful advantage at this price point and worth asking your lender about before you write an offer.
What neighborhoods in Roosevelt have the most homes under $300K? ▾
Older parts of town near 200 East and the area around Union High School tend to have the most inventory in this range. You'll also find options out toward Ballard and Neola if you're open to a few miles outside city limits, often with bigger lots and lower per-square-foot prices.
How are property taxes in Roosevelt compared to the rest of Utah? ▾
Duchesne County property tax rates are among the lower ones in Utah, which keeps monthly payments manageable on homes in this price bracket. On a $275,000 home you're generally looking at annual taxes in the $1,200 to $1,600 range depending on whether it's your primary residence.
Do homes under $300K in Roosevelt usually have water rights or shares? ▾
Some do, particularly properties on larger lots or on the edge of town. Irrigation shares from Moon Lake Water Users Association or similar entities can add real value if you want a garden, pasture, or hay ground. Always confirm in writing what shares (if any) transfer with the property.