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Homes Under $500,000 in South Jordan, Utah
South Jordan has gotten expensive, but $500K still buys a real house here — it just means knowing where to look. The Daybreak master plan skews higher, with new construction and lake-adjacent sections often pushing past $600K, so buyers working with a $500K budget tend to find better luck in the older sections of the city: neighborhoods off 1300 West, areas near Bingham Creek, and townhome or condo communities scattered throughout Daybreak itself. Attached homes and patio-style properties are where this price point stays realistic, along with a smaller number of single-family homes built in the 1990s and early 2000s that haven't been touched by recent remodels.
This isn't a stretch-budget market segment — it's the range where a lot of first-time buyers and people relocating for jobs at Adobe, Vivint, or the Bingham Canyon-adjacent employers actually shop. South Jordan's location along the 15/Bangerter corridor keeps commute times to downtown Salt Lake and the airport reasonable, usually 25-35 minutes depending on traffic, and Jordan School District boundaries cover most of the city. Inventory under $500K moves fast when it's priced right, since it competes directly with similar homes in West Jordan and Riverton. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
July 2026 · South Jordan market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in South Jordan right now.
Median sale
$650,000
82 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
39 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
501
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in South Jordan.
What kind of home can I actually get in South Jordan under $500K? ▾
Most sub-$500K inventory in South Jordan is townhomes, condos, and smaller patio homes — typically 2 to 4 bedrooms between 1,400 and 2,200 finished square feet. Detached single-family homes at this price point do come up, but they tend to be older Daybreak attached product, Riverpark-area townhomes, or properties needing updates. Newer construction at this price is almost always attached.
Which South Jordan neighborhoods have the most listings under $500K? ▾
Daybreak consistently has the largest share of sub-$500K listings thanks to its mix of townhomes and condos around SoDa Row and the Village Center. You'll also see options in Kennecott Daybreak's newer townhome phases, along The District area near Bangerter, and in older pockets near 10400 South and Redwood Road. Single-family detached at this price is rare west of Mountain View Corridor.
Are HOA fees a factor at this price point? ▾
Yes — most homes under $500K in South Jordan are attached product with HOAs, and in Daybreak there's an additional community assessment on top of any sub-HOA. Expect combined dues in the $80–$220/month range depending on the neighborhood. Always check what the HOA covers (exterior, roof, water, amenities) because it varies a lot between communities.
How are South Jordan schools at this price range? ▾
South Jordan is split between Jordan School District and Canyons School District depending on location, and the under-$500K inventory pulls from both. Daybreak homes feed into Jordan District schools like Daybreak Elementary and Herriman or Bingham High. Always verify the specific school boundary for any address — they shift, and being one street over can change the assignment.
Is it realistic to find a home with a yard under $500K here? ▾
Realistic but limited. Townhomes with small private yards or fenced patios are the most common option, and a handful of older detached homes with full yards list in this range each month — usually built in the 1990s or earlier and often needing some updating. If a real backyard is non-negotiable, expect to act quickly when one hits the market.
How fast do sub-$500K South Jordan homes sell? ▾
This is the most competitive price bracket in the city because it overlaps with FHA and VA loan limits and draws first-time buyers, investors, and people relocating from out of state. Well-priced, move-in-ready listings often go under contract in under two weeks. Homes that sit usually have an HOA issue, deferred maintenance, or a location drawback worth investigating.