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Homes Under $500,000 in Scofield, Utah
Scofield sits at 7,600 feet in Carbon County, wrapped around Scofield Reservoir about 30 minutes north of Price on Highway 96. It's one of the few spots left in Utah where a cabin or year-round home under $500K still buys real acreage or lake access instead of a postage-stamp lot. Winters are long and heavy with snow — this is a snowmobile and ice-fishing town as much as a summer lake town — so most of what you'll see on the market are A-frame cabins, modest ranch-style houses, and a scattering of newer builds along the reservoir's edges. Water and sewer here can mean a private well and septic system, which matters for financing and for your monthly costs, so budget for that when you're comparing a $180K fixer to a $450K turnkey cabin.
Because Scofield's inventory is thin — sometimes a handful of active listings at any given time — anything under $500K covers a wide range, from small older cabins needing updates to larger reservoir-view homes with modern finishes. Buyers here are usually looking for a weekend retreat, a fishing and hunting base camp, or a full-time home tied to Price or the coal and energy jobs in Carbon and Emery counties. Lot sizes tend to run bigger than you'd get in the Wasatch Front, and privacy is easy to find. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in this price range.
June 2026 · Scofield market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Scofield right now.
Median sale
$487,000
1 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.4%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
12
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Scofield.
What kinds of homes in Scofield typically come in under $500K? ▾
Most of what trades under $500K in Scofield is recreational: A-frames, log cabins, modular homes on acreage, and older single-family houses in the town proper. Lakefront or lake-view parcels push higher, but cabins set back in the trees or off Skyline Drive frequently land in the $250K–$450K range depending on size, road access, and whether they're winterized.
Is Scofield a year-round community or mostly seasonal? ▾
It's mostly seasonal. The town sits above 7,600 feet, and full-time residents number in the dozens. Many homes are second properties used heavily May through October and during snowmobile season. If you're shopping under $500K, ask whether the property has year-round road maintenance, a functioning well, and a heat source rated for sub-zero nights.
Do cabins under $500K usually have culinary water and septic? ▾
It varies. Some properties tie into the small Scofield town water system, others rely on private wells or hauled water, and septic is standard outside the town limits. Always check the water rights, septic inspection date, and whether the home is plumbed for year-round use versus summer-only — that distinction affects both financing and resale.
Can I finance a Scofield cabin under $500K with a conventional loan? ▾
Sometimes, but it depends on the property. Lenders look at year-round access, permanent foundation, and comparable sales. A-frames and modular cabins on dirt roads often need a portfolio lender or cash. Stick-built homes in the town with paved access and utilities tend to finance more easily with conventional or second-home loans.
How far is Scofield from Salt Lake City and Provo? ▾
Scofield is roughly 2 hours from Salt Lake and about 90 minutes from Provo via US-6 and SR-96. Price, Helper, and Spanish Fork are the closest larger towns for groceries and fuel. The drive crosses Soldier Summit, so winter travel time stretches during storms.
What's the appeal of buying near Scofield Reservoir specifically? ▾
Scofield Reservoir is a 2,800-acre lake known for ice fishing, trout, and quiet boating — no jet ski crowds like Strawberry. Homes within walking distance of the water or with reservoir views hold value well. Under $500K you're more likely to find lake-view than true lakefront, but both exist when inventory turns over.