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Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in Sunset, Utah
Sunset sits along Highway 89 in Davis County, sandwiched between Clinton and Clearfield and just minutes from Hill Air Force Base — which is the practical reason this small city of roughly 5,500 people stays in steady demand. The housing stock here skews older than most of Davis County, with a lot of postwar ramblers and 1960s-70s brick homes built on generous lots when land was cheap. That's exactly why fixer uppers in Sunset are worth a serious look: you're often buying solid bones (full basements, mature trees, real lot sizes) at prices below what you'd pay for comparable square footage in Layton or Kaysville. Median home prices in Sunset typically run noticeably under the Davis County average, and a property that needs cosmetic work — or even a full kitchen and bath gut — can pencil out as real sweat equity rather than a money pit.
The buyers who do well with Sunset fixers tend to be Hill AFB personnel, trades professionals, and first-time owners priced out of newer Davis County builds. Davis School District is a genuine draw, and you're 30 minutes to downtown Salt Lake on I-15, 20 minutes to Antelope Island, and inside an hour of Powder Mountain and Snowbasin when winter hits. Just be realistic about older systems: galvanized plumbing, original electrical panels, and aging furnaces are common in homes from this era, so budget accordingly and get a thorough inspection. Browse the active listings below, and reach out if you'd like a closer walkthrough on any property that catches your eye.
September 2026 · Sunset market
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Common questions
About fixer upper homes in Sunset.
What era are most fixer-upper homes in Sunset from? ▾
The bulk of Sunset's original housing stock dates to the 1950s and 60s, built up alongside Hill Air Force Base's expansion. Expect brick ramblers, small ranch homes, and split-entry designs with original mechanical systems that are due for updates.
What kind of repairs show up most often in these listings? ▾
Outdated electrical panels (often 100-amp or knob-and-tube in the oldest homes), aging cast iron or polybutylene plumbing, single-pane windows, and roofs past their 25-year lifespan are the recurring issues. Detached garages and sheds from the original build are frequently in rough shape too.
Can I use an FHA 203(k) loan on a fixer-upper in Sunset? ▾
Yes, and it's a common route here since prices are low enough that renovation budgets stay manageable. Lenders familiar with Davis County will roll purchase and repair costs into one loan, but expect the appraisal and draw process to add 30-45 days to closing.
Are Sunset fixer-uppers priced lower than nearby Layton or Clearfield? ▾
Generally yes — Sunset's smaller footprint and older, less-updated inventory tend to price below Layton and similar to or slightly under Clearfield. That gap is exactly what draws renovation buyers who don't need to be in a flashier zip code.
Is proximity to Hill Air Force Base a selling point for fixer-upper buyers here? ▾
It is for a specific buyer profile: military and civilian Hill AFB employees who want a short commute and don't mind sweat equity on an older home. That steady employment base also supports resale demand once renovations are done.
How fast do move-in-ready flips sell compared to as-is listings in Sunset? ▾
As-is listings tend to sit longer and attract cash or renovation-loan buyers doing their own due diligence, while flipped or updated homes in the same neighborhoods often move in under two weeks. That gap is part of why investors keep watching this city for as-is inventory.