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Homes Under $500,000 in Smithfield, Utah
Smithfield sits at the north end of Cache Valley, about 8 miles up Highway 91 from Logan, and it's one of the more practical places in northern Utah to shop with a $500K ceiling. The town has roughly 13,000 residents, a walkable Main Street with Sunrise Cyclery and the old Smithfield Implement hardware store, and a school system run by Cache County School District — Summit Elementary, North Cache Middle, and Sky View High all draw families looking for smaller class sizes than the Logan district. Winters here are colder than the Wasatch Front (expect a real January with snow on the ground), and summers run dry and warm in the 80s, which keeps utility costs reasonable for a budget-minded buyer.
Under $500K in Smithfield generally means a 3-4 bedroom single-family home, often with a two-car garage and a fenced yard, in neighborhoods like Cherry Creek, Birch Creek, or the older grid west of Main. You'll see a mix of 1990s and 2000s builds, some updated ramblers from earlier decades, and the occasional newer townhome near the east bench. Cache County property taxes are lower than Salt Lake or Utah County rates, which stretches a monthly payment further than the same price tag would in Lehi or Herriman. Commutes to USU, Logan Regional, and the Schreiber Foods or ICON Health plants all land in the 15-25 minute range. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · Smithfield market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Smithfield right now.
Median sale
$377,500
22 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
20 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.1%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
91
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Smithfield.
What kind of home can I actually get in Smithfield under $500K? ▾
Under $500K in Smithfield typically gets you a 3-4 bedroom single-family home between roughly 1,800 and 2,800 finished square feet, often on a 0.15-0.25 acre lot. Newer builds in subdivisions like Cherry Creek and Forrester Acres show up in this range, along with established homes north of Main Street. Townhomes and twin homes occasionally land in the low $300s to low $400s.
Is $500K a realistic budget for Smithfield right now? ▾
Yes. Smithfield's median sale price has hovered in the upper $400s, so a $500K ceiling lines up with a meaningful share of the active market — usually more options than you'd see at the same price in Logan or North Logan. Inventory shifts seasonally, with more choices appearing late spring through summer.
How does Smithfield compare to Logan or Hyde Park at this price? ▾
Your dollar generally goes further in Smithfield than in central Logan, especially for newer construction and bigger lots. Hyde Park sits right next door and tends to price slightly higher for comparable square footage. Smithfield buyers usually get a quieter, more residential feel while still being 10-15 minutes from Utah State University and the Logan Regional Hospital corridor.
What school district serves Smithfield homes? ▾
Smithfield is part of Cache County School District. Most neighborhoods feed into Summit Elementary or Birch Creek Elementary, then North Cache Middle School and Sky View High. School boundaries do influence pricing on the north and south ends of town, so confirm the assigned schools on any specific address.
Are there newer construction homes available under $500K? ▾
Yes, though the window is tight. Builders active in Smithfield and the north Cache Valley area have delivered 3-bed and 4-bed plans in the $430K-$490K range, sometimes with unfinished basements to keep the entry price down. Spec homes move quickly once they're listed, so set up alerts if new builds matter to you.
What should I know about property taxes and HOAs here? ▾
Cache County property tax rates are among the lower ones along the Wasatch Front and north, which keeps monthly carrying costs reasonable compared to Salt Lake or Utah County. Most established Smithfield neighborhoods have no HOA, while newer subdivisions may carry modest dues for shared landscaping or parks. Always check the specific listing for current HOA details.