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Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in Syracuse, Utah
Syracuse sits on the north shore of the Great Salt Lake in Davis County, about 30 minutes from downtown Salt Lake and 15 minutes from Hill Air Force Base, which drives a lot of the local buyer demand. Because most of the city built out during the 2000s and 2010s housing boom, true project homes are less common here than in older Davis County towns like Layton or Clearfield. When fixer uppers do come up, they tend to fall into two camps: original 1980s and 90s tract homes near Bluff Road and 2000 West that need kitchens, baths, and mechanicals, and older farmsteads on larger lots on the west side of the city where the land value is doing most of the work.
Buyers chasing these homes in Syracuse are usually trying to get into a strong school zone (Syracuse Junior High and Syracuse High feed a well-regarded part of Davis School District) at a price below the $500K-plus mark that updated comparable homes command. Renovation loans like FHA 203(k) and conventional HomeStyle work well in this market, and local contractors are familiar with the soil, secondary irrigation systems, and wind exposure that come with building near the lake. Inventory turns fast when something is priced right, so it pays to have financing lined up before you tour. Browse the active listings below to see which Syracuse fixers are currently on the market.
May 2026 · Syracuse market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Syracuse right now.
Median sale
$597,000
30 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
16 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
125
active + pending
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Common questions
About fixer upper homes in Syracuse.
What counts as a fixer upper in Syracuse? ▾
Most buyers and agents use the term for homes that need more than cosmetic updates — think original 1980s or 90s kitchens, worn roofs, outdated HVAC, or deferred maintenance on the exterior. In Syracuse you'll also see older farmhouses on larger parcels west of 2000 West that need significant work but sit on half-acre-plus lots. Pure cosmetic refreshes (paint, flooring, light fixtures) usually aren't priced as true fixers here.
How many fixer uppers typically hit the market in Syracuse? ▾
Syracuse is a relatively young suburb — a huge share of the housing stock was built after 2000 — so genuine fixers are limited. At any given time there may only be a handful of true project homes active on the MLS, and they often go under contract quickly when priced below neighborhood comps. Checking back weekly is the realistic strategy.
Can I use an FHA 203(k) or similar renovation loan in Syracuse? ▾
Yes. FHA 203(k) and Fannie Mae HomeStyle loans both work in Davis County and are common tools for buyers tackling Syracuse fixers. They roll the purchase price and renovation budget into one mortgage, which helps when a home won't pass standard FHA or conventional appraisal due to condition issues like roof, plumbing, or peeling paint.
Are older homes in Syracuse on septic or city sewer? ▾
It depends on location. Homes closer to the established grid near Bluff Road and 1000 West are generally on city sewer through Syracuse City utilities, while some older properties on larger lots farther west may still be on septic. Always confirm during due diligence — a failing septic can add $10,000-$20,000 to your renovation budget.
What should I inspect carefully on a Syracuse fixer? ▾
Pay close attention to the roof (wind off the Great Salt Lake is hard on shingles), the furnace and water heater age, any settling cracks from the area's clay-heavy soils, and irrigation/secondary water connections, which are common in Syracuse and often neglected on older homes. A sewer scope is also smart on anything built before 1995.
Is it worth renovating versus buying new construction in Syracuse? ▾
It can be, but the math is tighter than it used to be. New builds are still active in pockets near Bluff Ridge and the west side, often in the high $400s to $600s. A fixer pencils out best when you can buy 15-25% under comparable updated homes and do meaningful work yourself or with a trusted contractor — otherwise new construction with a builder incentive often wins.