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Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in South Salt Lake, Utah
South Salt Lake sits in a sweet spot for renovation buyers: older housing stock from the 1920s through the 1950s, lot sizes that are generous by modern standards, and a location that puts downtown Salt Lake City, the U of U, and the airport all within 15 minutes. The city's own redevelopment agency has been pushing reinvestment along the State Street and 3300 South corridors for years, which means buyers willing to take on a project are often working with the grain of where the neighborhood is heading rather than against it. Brick ramblers, post-war bungalows, and small two-bedroom cottages dominate the inventory, and many still have original hardwoods under the carpet, plaster walls worth saving, and detached garages that convert nicely to shops or ADUs.
The trade-offs are real and worth pricing in. Sewer laterals in this part of the valley are often original clay and frequently need replacement, electrical panels are usually 100-amp or smaller, and many homes still run on the original gravity furnaces or early forced-air systems. Foundations are generally solid — most are poured concrete or block — but basements can be damp. Renovation loans like FHA 203(k) and HomeStyle work well on the lighter projects, while gut rehabs typically move with cash or hard money. Browse the active fixer-upper listings below to see what's currently on the market in South Salt Lake.
August 2026 · South Salt Lake market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in South Salt Lake right now.
Median sale
$585,000
6 closed in August 2026
Median DOM
20 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
96.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
43
active + pending
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Common questions
About fixer upper homes in South Salt Lake.
What counts as a fixer-upper in South Salt Lake? ▾
Most fixer-upper listings here are mid-century brick ramblers, post-war bungalows, or older homes near State Street and Main that need cosmetic updates, mechanical work (furnace, electrical, sewer line), or full gut renovations. Properties sold as-is, estate sales, and homes flagged for cash-or-renovation-loan-only typically fall in this bucket. Expect to see anything from light-paint-and-flooring projects to studs-out rehabs.
What's the typical price range for fixer-uppers in South Salt Lake? ▾
South Salt Lake remains one of the more affordable pockets inside the I-215 loop, so fixers generally run from the high $300Ks for small bungalows needing significant work up to the mid $500Ks for larger homes with good bones in better condition. Lot value alone supports much of the pricing given proximity to downtown SLC, roughly 10 minutes north on I-15.
Can I use an FHA 203(k) or conventional renovation loan on these homes? ▾
Yes, and many South Salt Lake buyers do. FHA 203(k) and Fannie Mae HomeStyle loans roll the purchase price and rehab budget into one mortgage, which works well for homes that won't pass standard FHA or conventional appraisals. Just be aware that homes with active sewer collapses, missing furnaces, or major roof issues sometimes require cash or hard-money financing to close.
Are there zoning or permit issues I should know about before remodeling? ▾
South Salt Lake is its own incorporated city with its own building department, separate from Salt Lake City proper. Permits for additions, ADUs, basement finishes, and electrical work go through their office on State Street. The city has been actively encouraging redevelopment along the Downtown SLC TRAX corridor, so ADU rules are friendlier here than in many neighboring municipalities.
Which neighborhoods in South Salt Lake have the most fixer-upper inventory? ▾
The areas around Granite Park, the streets west of State between 2100 South and 3300 South, and pockets near Columbus Center tend to have the oldest housing stock and the most renovation candidates. Many of these homes were built between 1920 and 1955 and sit on deep lots that can accommodate garages, ADUs, or additions.
Is South Salt Lake a good area for a flip or long-term rental? ▾
It's one of the stronger rehab-and-hold markets in the valley. Rents stay solid thanks to TRAX access, the short commute to downtown and the U, and proximity to Westminster and SLCC. Flippers should watch comps carefully though — appraisals in the older blocks can lag finished product, so build conservative ARVs.