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Homes Under $500,000 in Sandy, Utah
Sandy sits at the south end of the Salt Lake Valley, pressed up against the Wasatch and about 20 minutes from downtown SLC on I-15 or the TRAX Blue Line. Under $500K is the working-buyer price band here — think first-time owners, young families moving out of Daybreak or Murray rentals, and downsizers leaving larger homes in Alta View or Pepperwood. At this price point, most active inventory lands in older neighborhoods west of State Street: townhomes and condos near 9000 South, 1970s-era ramblers in Union and Crescent, and the occasional updated split-level near Alta High. Detached single-family under $500K has gotten tighter as Sandy's median has pushed past $650K, so expect to see a healthy mix of attached product alongside smaller ranchers on modest lots.
What you give up in square footage you get back in location. Sandy schools feed into Canyons District (Alta, Hillcrest, Jordan), Little Cottonwood and Big Cottonwood canyons are 15 minutes east for skiing and hiking, and the Shops at South Town plus the Mountain America Expo Center anchor the commercial core. Buyers using FHA, VA, or Utah Housing down-payment assistance tend to do well in this range, and assumable loans occasionally surface on listings carried over from 2020-2021. Inventory turns quickly under $500K in Sandy, so pre-approval and a responsive agent matter. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · Sandy market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Sandy right now.
Median sale
$716,500
92 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
12 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
267
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Sandy.
What kind of homes can I actually get in Sandy under $500K? ▾
Most active listings in this range are townhomes, condos, and twin homes, plus some smaller 1970s and 1980s ramblers on the west side of the city. Detached single-family with a yard does come up, but it usually needs cosmetic work or sits on a smaller lot. Newer construction under $500K in Sandy is rare and typically attached product.
Which Sandy neighborhoods have the most inventory in this price range? ▾
Look at Union, Crescent, the area around 9000 South and 700 East, and the townhome communities near the TRAX stations at Historic Sandy and Sandy Civic Center. Pepperwood, Dimple Dell, and the east bench above 1300 East are generally well above $500K.
What schools serve homes under $500K in Sandy? ▾
Sandy is split mostly between Canyons School District (Alta, Hillcrest, Jordan High) with a small portion in Jordan District. Specific boundaries vary block by block, so confirm the assigned elementary, middle, and high school on any listing before you write an offer.
Are HOA fees common at this price point? ▾
Yes — most attached homes in Sandy under $500K carry an HOA covering exterior maintenance, landscaping, and sometimes water or trash. Fees typically run $150 to $350 a month. Detached homes in older subdivisions usually have no HOA.
How fast do homes under $500K move in Sandy? ▾
Move-in-ready listings priced correctly often go under contract within a week or two, sometimes with multiple offers. Homes needing work or with unusual layouts sit longer. Having financing fully underwritten before you tour helps when competing.
Can I use FHA or VA financing on these homes? ▾
Yes, and both are common in this price band. The 2024 FHA loan limit in Salt Lake County is well above $500K, and VA has no cap for qualified borrowers. Some condo projects in Sandy are FHA/VA approved and some aren't, so verify project approval early if you're going that route.