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Homes Under $300,000 in Sterling, Utah
Sterling is a small farming community in southern Sanpete County, tucked between Manti and Gunnison along US-89 with the Wasatch Plateau rising to the east. Of all the Utah price brackets buyers track, the sub-$300K range is one of the few places where Sterling still consistently produces listings — the median price across Sanpete County trails most of the Wasatch Front by a wide margin, and homes here regularly come in well below what the same square footage would cost in Spanish Fork or Payson. Buyers shopping this price point are usually a mix of first-time owners working in Manti or at Snow College in Ephraim, retirees cashing out of pricier markets, and remote workers who want acreage and quiet without paying Heber or Midway prices.
What $300,000 actually buys in Sterling varies a lot. On the lower end you'll see manufactured homes on owned land, older two- and three-bedroom homes on quarter-acre lots in town, and the occasional fixer with irrigation shares. Push closer to the $300K ceiling and small site-built homes on larger parcels start to appear, sometimes with outbuildings, garden space, or room for a horse. Winters run cold (Sanpete sits around 5,200 feet), summers are dry and mild, and Palisade State Park is a 5-minute drive for golf, fishing, and the reservoir. Listings move slowly compared to the I-15 corridor, which gives buyers time to inspect carefully and negotiate. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
April 2026 · Sterling market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Sterling right now.
Median sale
$375,000
1 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
3 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
2
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $300k in Sterling.
How many homes under $300K are usually for sale in Sterling at one time? ▾
Sterling is small, so active inventory in this price range typically sits in the low single digits — sometimes zero, sometimes a handful. If nothing is showing today, it's worth saving the search and checking back weekly, since listings here can come and go quickly when priced right.
What kind of homes fall under $300K in Sterling? ▾
Most are older site-built ramblers from the 1960s-1980s, manufactured homes on owned land, or smaller two-bedroom cottages. Occasionally a fixer on an acre or two with outbuildings will land in this range. Brand-new construction at this price is rare in Sanpete County right now.
Can I get land with the house at this price? ▾
Yes, more often than in larger Utah towns. Half-acre to full-acre lots are common, and properties with irrigation shares or small pasture occasionally come in under $300K, especially if the home itself needs work.
Will USDA Rural Development loans work in Sterling? ▾
Sterling is well within USDA-eligible territory based on its rural population, so zero-down USDA financing is typically an option for buyers who meet income limits. Confirm eligibility with your lender on the specific address, since maps do get updated.
What should I check on older homes in this price band? ▾
Roof age, the heat source (propane tanks, wood stoves, and older furnaces are common), well and septic condition if the property isn't on city water, and the status of any irrigation shares. A thorough inspection plus a septic scope is money well spent in this market.
How far is Sterling from bigger job centers? ▾
Manti is about 5 minutes north, Ephraim and Snow College roughly 15 minutes, Nephi and the I-15 corridor about 45 minutes, and downtown Salt Lake City around 2 hours 15 minutes. Provo is closer to 1 hour 45 minutes depending on canyon conditions.