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Homes Under $500,000 in Tabiona, Utah
Tabiona sits along the Duchesne River on the north side of the Uinta Basin, about an hour from Heber City and roughly ninety minutes from Salt Lake City once you're through the canyon. It's ranch country and recreation country at once — Starvation Reservoir is fifteen minutes away, the Uintas rise to the north, and the town itself is small enough that a $500K budget goes a long way. Where Wasatch Front buyers are priced into townhomes at that number, in Tabiona it typically buys a detached home on acreage, sometimes with a shop, barn, or irrigation water rights attached. Lots here run bigger by default; half-acre and one-acre parcels are common even on modest listings, and small farms or hobby ranches show up regularly under this price point.
Winters are real — expect snow load, longer plow times than you'd see in the valley, and homes built with that in mind, so ask about heating source, well versus culinary water, and septic when you tour. Duchesne County's rural character means fewer comps and more variation home to home, from older farmhouses that need work to newer manufactured and stick-built homes on acreage. Buyers moving here are usually after land, privacy, hunting and fishing access, or a slower pace than Duchesne or Heber offer at a similar price. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in this range.
July 2026 · Tabiona market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Tabiona right now.
Median sale
$251,050
1 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
7 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
106.8%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
2
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Tabiona.
What kind of property does $500K actually buy in Tabiona? ▾
In Tabiona, under $500K usually gets you a single-family home on acreage, an older farmhouse with outbuildings, or a cabin-style build on a few wooded acres. Land is the bigger value driver than square footage out here — it's common to see 2-5 acres included at this price point. Fully remodeled homes with water rights tend to push past the $500K mark.
Are water rights typically included with homes in this price range? ▾
Sometimes, but not always. Many rural Tabiona properties carry irrigation shares tied to the Duchesne River or local ditch companies, and those shares can add significant value. Always ask the listing agent to confirm what water rights, if any, transfer with the sale — it's one of the most important questions in Duchesne County.
How far is Tabiona from Heber, Park City, and Salt Lake? ▾
Tabiona sits about 45 minutes east of Heber over Wolf Creek Pass, roughly an hour from Park City, and around 90 minutes to Salt Lake City. Wolf Creek Pass can get snowy in winter, so factor that into your commute or weekend-travel plans.
Is well and septic standard for homes out here? ▾
Yes. Tabiona is unincorporated rural Duchesne County, so almost every home runs on a private well and septic system rather than municipal utilities. Buyers should budget for well flow tests and septic inspections during due diligence, and ask about the age and condition of both systems.
Can I get a conventional mortgage on these rural properties? ▾
Usually yes, though acreage-heavy listings or fixer-uppers sometimes need a renovation loan or a portfolio lender. USDA Rural Development loans are also worth a look in Tabiona since the area qualifies geographically. Talk to a lender experienced with rural Utah properties before writing offers.
How many homes under $500K are typically active in Tabiona? ▾
Tabiona is a small market — inventory often sits in the single digits, and the under-$500K segment can be even tighter. New listings move quickly when they're priced right, so it pays to set up MLS alerts and be ready to tour on short notice.