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55+ Community Homes for Sale in Tooele, Utah
Tooele has quietly become one of the more practical spots in Utah for active-adult living. Sitting about 35 miles west of Salt Lake City on the other side of the Oquirrh Mountains, the town gives retirees a slower pace, lower price points than Salt Lake or Utah County, and easy I-80 access to the airport, Huntsman Cancer Institute, and the U of U hospital. Winters are real here — Tooele Valley gets snow and the wind off the Great Salt Lake can bite — which is exactly why HOA-maintained yards and snow removal are such a draw in the age-restricted neighborhoods around Overlake and the Stansbury Park area. Summers are dry and warm, generally a few degrees cooler than St. George but with the same big-sky sunshine.
Homes in Tooele's 55+ sections are mostly single-level patio-style builds from the mid-2000s onward, with two- and three-car garages, open kitchens, and primary suites on the main floor. Lot sizes are modest by design, freeing residents from heavy yard work, and most communities include a clubhouse, pool, and pickleball courts. Buyers downsizing from Sandy, Herriman, or Park City typically find they can pay cash or carry a small mortgage and still bank equity. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out if you'd like a tour or a side-by-side comparison of HOA rules between communities.
May 2026 · Tooele market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Tooele right now.
Median sale
$420,000
71 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
31 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
203
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About 55+ community homes in Tooele.
Which 55+ communities exist in Tooele? ▾
The most established active-adult neighborhood in town is Overlake's age-restricted sections on the west side of Tooele, with single-level patio homes and HOA-maintained yards. You'll also see a handful of smaller age-targeted pockets near Stansbury Park. Inventory is limited compared to St. George or South Jordan, so listings move when they hit the MLS.
What does the HOA typically cover in a Tooele 55+ community? ▾
Most cover front-yard landscaping, snow removal from driveways and walks, and common-area maintenance — important here given Tooele Valley winters that regularly drop several inches at a time. Some include clubhouse access, a pool, and pickleball courts. Dues generally run $150–$300/month depending on amenities.
How does pricing compare to active-adult communities in Salt Lake County? ▾
Tooele runs noticeably cheaper. A single-level 55+ home that would list in the high $500s in Daybreak or Herriman often sits in the $400s here. Buyers trading equity from the Wasatch Front commonly pocket $100K+ while gaining a quieter setting and shorter drives to errands.
How far is Tooele from Salt Lake City medical facilities? ▾
Roughly 35 miles to downtown SLC via I-80, about 45 minutes outside rush hour. Mountain West Medical Center is in town for routine care and ER visits, and Huntsman, Intermountain Medical Center, and the U of U hospitals are all reachable for specialty appointments.
Are these homes typically single-level? ▾
Yes — almost all active-adult builds in Tooele are single-story or have the primary suite, laundry, and main living on the ground floor. Wider hallways, curbless showers, and three-car garages (for a workshop or golf cart) are common. Two-story floor plans are rare in age-restricted sections.
Can a spouse under 55 live in the home? ▾
In most Utah 55+ communities, at least one occupant must be 55 or older and the federal Housing for Older Persons Act allows a younger spouse to reside there. Rules on adult children, grandchildren visits, and minimum ages for a second occupant vary by HOA — always read the CC&Rs before writing an offer.