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Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in Springville, Utah
Springville sits at the south end of Utah Valley between Provo and Spanish Fork, and its housing stock reflects that long history — brick bungalows from the 1920s near the downtown Art City core, postwar ramblers along 400 South and Main, and a wave of 1970s-80s split-entries on the east bench climbing toward Hobble Creek Canyon. That mix is exactly why buyers hunting for a project keep coming back here. Unlike newer Utah County cities where almost everything was built after 2000, Springville actually has homes old enough to need real work, on lots large enough to make the work worthwhile.
What makes a renovation project pencil out in Springville specifically is the spread between dated and updated comps. A tired 1970s rambler on a quarter-acre near Reese Elementary might list in the high $300s, while the same square footage with a remodeled kitchen, refinished hardwoods, and updated mechanicals sells in the mid-$500s. Add in proximity to I-15, the Springville Museum of Art, easy access to Hobble Creek Golf Course, and one of the more walkable downtowns in south Utah County, and the after-renovation demand is solid. Renovation loans like the FHA 203(k) and Fannie Mae HomeStyle work well on most properties here, and local contractors familiar with the older building codes aren't hard to find. Browse the active listings below to see which projects are on the market this week.
May 2026 · Springville market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Springville right now.
Median sale
$400,000
29 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
24 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
116
active + pending
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Common questions
About fixer upper homes in Springville.
How common are true fixer-uppers in Springville right now? ▾
Springville has a healthy stock of mid-century homes near downtown and 1970s-80s ramblers on the east bench, so fixer-uppers do come up — though usually only a handful are active at any given time. Most are owner-occupied homes from longtime residents rather than flipped investment properties. Check the listings below for what's currently available.
What price range should I expect for a fixer-upper here? ▾
Distressed or heavily dated homes in Springville typically run $325K-$450K depending on size, lot, and location, while move-in-ready comps regularly clear $525K+. Homes on larger lots in the older grid south of 400 South or near Hobble Creek tend to command more even in rough condition because of land value.
Can I use an FHA 203(k) or Fannie Mae HomeStyle loan in Springville? ▾
Yes — both renovation loans work on Utah County properties and are popular tools for Springville fixer-uppers. The 203(k) is often the better fit for cosmetic-to-moderate work under $35K (limited) or full rehabs (standard), while HomeStyle allows luxury items like pools. Plan for a 45-60 day close because of the contractor bid and HUD consultant steps.
Are there permit or historic restrictions I should know about? ▾
Springville City handles permits through their building department on Main Street, and most older homes near the Art City downtown core don't sit in a formal historic district — meaning fewer exterior restrictions than Provo's Tree Streets, for example. That said, anything structural, electrical, or plumbing still pulls a permit, and additions over the original footprint trigger setback review.
What problems show up most often in Springville's older homes? ▾
Inspectors here flag the usual suspects for Utah Valley housing stock from the 60s-80s: galvanized or polybutylene plumbing, original cast-iron sewer laterals, undersized 100-amp electrical panels, and aluminum wiring in some 1970s builds. Foundation cracking from expansive clay soils east of I-15 is worth a closer look too.
Is it worth renovating versus tearing down and rebuilding? ▾
On standard 0.20-0.30 acre lots in town, renovation almost always pencils out better than a teardown because Springville's R1-10 zoning and current build costs ($250-$300/sqft) make new construction expensive. Teardowns can make sense on larger half-acre-plus parcels closer to the canyon mouth where the finished value supports it.