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Homes Under $500,000 in Talmage, Utah
Talmage sits out in Duchesne County, a small farming and ranching community along Highway 40 corridor country where lots run big and neighbors are measured in acres, not fences. Under $500K here doesn't mean a starter condo — it typically means a 3-4 bedroom home on a half-acre to several acres, sometimes with a shop, corrals, or water shares attached. Compare that to the Wasatch Front, where half a million barely covers a townhome, and Talmage starts to look like one of the better value plays left in the Uinta Basin region. Buyers drawn here are usually working in oil and gas, agriculture, or commuting into Roosevelt or Duchesne for work, and they want land, quiet, and a real yard for animals or equipment.
Winters are cold and snowy at this elevation near the Uinta Mountains foothills, and summers are warm and dry — a climate that suits people who want four real seasons without Wasatch Front traffic or smog. Inventory in Talmage itself is thin at any given time since it's a small unincorporated community, so much of what shows up under $500K is a mix of older farmhouses, manufactured homes on acreage, and newer stick-built construction on the outskirts. Because listings turn over slowly, price and condition can vary a lot from one property to the next. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in this price range.
July 2026 · Talmage market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Talmage right now.
Median sale
$316,000
1 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
84 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
95.8%
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 Talmage.
What does $500K actually buy in Talmage? ▾
In most cases, a 3-4 bedroom home on anywhere from 1 to 10+ acres, often with a shop, barn, or detached garage. Newer builds and fully remodeled homes with water rights push toward the top of that range, while older manufactured homes on land can come in well under $300K.
Are most homes in Talmage on well and septic? ▾
Yes. Talmage is rural and almost all properties rely on private wells and septic systems rather than municipal water and sewer. Ask for recent well flow tests and septic inspections during due diligence, and confirm any associated water rights are documented and transferable.
How far is Talmage from larger towns and services? ▾
Roosevelt is about 20 minutes east and handles most groceries, medical, and shopping needs. Duchesne is roughly 15 minutes west. Heber City is about an hour over Daniels Summit, and Salt Lake City is roughly 2.5 hours via US-40.
Can I get a conventional mortgage on rural Talmage properties? ▾
Usually yes for stick-built homes on standard acreage. Properties with large acreage, working agricultural use, or older manufactured homes may need USDA Rural Development, FHA with manufactured home guidelines, or a portfolio loan from a local lender. Talk to a lender familiar with Duchesne County before writing an offer.
How active is the under-$500K market in Talmage? ▾
Inventory is thin. The whole community has a small population, so it's common to see only a few active listings at any given time. Setting up an MLS alert is the practical way to catch new homes the day they hit the market.
Is the Uinta Basin energy economy a factor in home values here? ▾
It is. Oil and gas activity in the basin influences local employment and housing demand, so values can move with energy cycles. That said, Talmage's rural character and limited supply keep the under-$500K segment relatively steady compared to boom-bust towns closer to active drilling.