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Investment Properties for Sale in Syracuse, Utah
Syracuse sits in Davis County along the Antelope Island causeway corridor, roughly 25 minutes from downtown Ogden and 35 minutes from Salt Lake City, which puts it squarely in the commuter belt that's driven steady population growth for the past decade. Rentals here lean heavily on families wanting newer construction, good schools in the Davis School District, and easy access to Hill Air Force Base — a major renter pool that keeps vacancy low. Most investment stock is single-family homes built after 2000, plus a growing number of townhomes near 2000 West and Antelope Drive, so you're generally buying newer roofs, newer mechanicals, and lower near-term maintenance than you'd find in older Ogden or Layton neighborhoods.
Price points in Syracuse typically run higher than Ogden or Clearfield but below Farmington or Kaysville, which matters for cash flow math — rents track the family-home profile rather than the studio/duplex investor game you'd find closer to the university corridors. Cap rates here favor longer-hold appreciation plays and house-hacking or rent-by-the-room strategies over pure cash-flow rentals, though a few legal accessory apartments and basement units do show up on the MLS. HOA-governed subdivisions are common, so confirm rental caps and lease-term rules before writing an offer. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market for Syracuse investment property.
July 2026 · Syracuse market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Syracuse right now.
Median sale
$597,500
28 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
35 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.1%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
127
active + pending
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Common questions
About investment properties in Syracuse.
What kind of rental income can a Syracuse single-family home generate? ▾
Four-bedroom homes in Syracuse typically rent in the $2,200-$2,800 range, depending on proximity to Antelope Drive, the elementary schools, and whether the basement is finished or set up as a separate living space. Newer builds west of 2000 West tend to pull the top of that range because tenants get the open layouts and three-car garages. Vacancy stays low thanks to commuters from Hill Air Force Base and the Lakeside Crossing employment area.
Are accessory dwelling units or basement apartments allowed in Syracuse? ▾
Syracuse permits internal accessory dwelling units in owner-occupied homes with the right zoning and a permit, which makes house-hacking realistic here. Many homes already have walkout basements stubbed for a second kitchen. Always verify current city code with Syracuse Planning before writing an offer that depends on ADU income.
Is Syracuse better for long-term rentals or short-term rentals? ▾
Syracuse is a long-term rental market. The city restricts short-term rentals in residential zones, and the tenant base is steady military and commuter families, not Antelope Island tourists. Underwrite deals at 12-month lease rates rather than nightly Airbnb projections.
What should investors know about property taxes and HOA fees here? ▾
Davis County property taxes on a non-owner-occupied home are assessed at 100% of market value rather than the 55% primary residence rate, which roughly doubles the tax bill compared to an owner-occupant. Factor that into your cash flow math. HOAs in newer Syracuse subdivisions run $30-$80 per month and some restrict rentals or cap the number of rental units in the community.
What's driving rental demand in Syracuse right now? ▾
Hill AFB is the largest single employer in Davis County and pushes consistent demand from active-duty families and defense contractors. Add the Lakeside Crossing commercial corridor, the new West Davis Corridor highway shortening the SLC commute, and ongoing growth at the Antelope Island gateway, and you get a tenant pool that refreshes itself every PCS cycle.
Are there fixer-uppers in Syracuse or is it mostly newer construction? ▾
Most of Syracuse's housing stock was built after 2000, so true value-add fixers are rare. The older inventory clusters near 1000 West and 2000 South where homes from the 1970s and 80s occasionally hit the market. Most investor plays here are buy-and-hold on newer product or new-construction rental purchases in the western subdivisions.