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Investment Properties for Sale in Syracuse, Utah
Syracuse sits at the north end of the Wasatch Front in Davis County, about 30 minutes from downtown Salt Lake and 15 minutes from Hill Air Force Base — and that location is what makes it work as a rental market. The city has roughly tripled in population since 2000, and the bulk of the housing stock is post-2000 construction with four bedrooms, three-car garages, and finished or stubbed basements. That product rents quickly to military families rotating through Hill, Northrop Grumman engineers, and commuters who want lake access and lower density than Layton or Clearfield. Median sale prices generally run in the high $500s to mid $600s for a standard single-family, with newer west-side homes near Antelope Island reaching higher.
For investors, the math here is less about cash-on-cash from day one and more about steady appreciation plus reliable occupancy. The completion of the West Davis Corridor has shortened commute times and pushed values up on the west side of town. Long-term rentals dominate — Syracuse's residential zoning generally does not accommodate nightly rentals, so plan around 12-month leases rather than vacation-stay income. Basement apartments and internal ADUs are possible in some zones with the right permits, which gives a path to house-hacking a primary residence into a partial rental. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently available, and reach out if you want rent comps or zoning notes on a specific property.
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 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.