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Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in Tooele, Utah
Tooele sits about 35 minutes west of Salt Lake City on the other side of the Oquirrh Mountains, and its housing stock runs older than most Wasatch Front suburbs. The original town grid around Vine Street and Main has bungalows and brick cottages from the 1920s through the 1950s, and the neighborhoods between 400 North and Skyline have ranchers from the Tooele Army Depot and Kennecott era that are now hitting 60-plus years old. That mix is why fixer-uppers actually show up here on a regular basis — you'll see estate sales, deferred-maintenance ranchers, and the occasional foreclosure in a price range that's tough to match closer to Salt Lake. Lot sizes tend to be generous (quarter-acre is common, half-acre not rare), which gives buyers room to add a shop, an ADU, or expand the footprint.
The trade-off is what you'd expect from older Utah housing: knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring in the oldest homes, galvanized supply lines, original furnaces, and the occasional foundation issue from expansive soils. Tooele City permits are reasonable to work with, and local contractors out of Grantsville and Stansbury Park know these houses well. Buyers using 203(k) or Fannie Mae HomeStyle renovation loans do well here because appraisers have plenty of comps. If you're commuting to SLC, factor in I-80 through the canyon — most days it's a clean 40-minute drive to downtown. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
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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Common questions
About fixer upper homes in Tooele.
What price range do fixer-uppers in Tooele typically fall into? ▾
Most cosmetic fixers list in the high $200s to mid $300s, while homes needing structural, roof, or systems work can come in below $250K. Anything under $200K in Tooele almost always means significant rehab — mobile homes on land, or older homes with title or condition issues.
Can I use an FHA 203(k) or renovation loan on Tooele fixer-uppers? ▾
Yes, and they're a common path here because the older housing stock often won't pass a standard FHA appraisal as-is. The 203(k) Limited covers up to $35K in repairs for cosmetic work; the Standard 203(k) handles structural items, additions, and major systems. Fannie Mae HomeStyle is another option if you want fewer property-type restrictions.
What problems should I expect when inspecting older Tooele homes? ▾
Common issues include outdated electrical panels (Federal Pacific and Zinsco still show up), galvanized plumbing past its useful life, original single-pane windows, and sewer lines with root intrusion. Some homes near the old smelter footprint may also need soil testing. Always budget for a sewer scope and a full electrical inspection.
Are there neighborhoods in Tooele with more fixer-upper inventory than others? ▾
The older grid around Vine, Birch, and 100 South has the most pre-1960 homes. The Old Tooele Cemetery area and the blocks east of Main Street between 200 South and 600 South are where you'll find the most renovation candidates. Stansbury Park and Overlake are newer builds and rarely show up as fixers.
How does the Tooele commute affect resale on a renovated home? ▾
The I-80 commute through the canyon is the single biggest factor for SLC buyers. Renovated homes in Tooele resell well to remote workers, Tooele Army Depot employees, and buyers priced out of Magna or West Valley. A clean rehab on a quiet street typically appraises in line with comparable Stansbury or Grantsville homes.
Can I get a construction or rehab loan locally? ▾
Yes — several Utah credit unions and regional lenders (Mountain America, America First, and Cyprus) do renovation lending in Tooele County. Local appraisers know the market, which speeds up the after-repair-value process compared to lenders unfamiliar with the area.