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Homes Under $300,000 in Tooele, Utah
Tooele still delivers something the Wasatch Front largely stopped offering years ago: a real starter home under $300,000. Thirty-five minutes from the Salt Lake Valley over the Tooele Valley pass or through Erda, this county seat of roughly 36,000 people has held onto older ranch homes, townhomes, and a handful of smaller newer builds in neighborhoods like Elton Park, Overlake, and the streets around downtown's historic core. Buyers priced out of Tooele's own east-side new construction (much of it now well north of $400K) are finding their opening in these older sections, plus in nearby unincorporated pockets like Stansbury Park's older phases and Erda where lot sizes are bigger and prices haven't caught up to the newer subdivisions.
What you get under $300K here is usually a 3-bedroom, 1.5 to 2-bath home built between the 1960s and 1990s, often with a detached garage or shop, on a lot bigger than anything comparable in Salt Lake or Utah counties. Some carry deferred maintenance, some have already been updated by owners who bought right and fixed things up over a decade. Commuters headed to the Kennecott/Rio Tinto mine, Dugway Proving Ground, Tooele Army Depot, or into the Salt Lake job market via SR-36 and I-80 make up a large share of this price bracket's buyer pool, alongside first-time buyers who simply need to be under a certain payment. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in this price range.
August 2026 · Tooele market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Tooele right now.
Median sale
$399,950
26 closed in August 2026
Median DOM
27 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
207
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes under $300k in Tooele.
What kind of homes can I actually get under $300K in Tooele? ▾
Most listings in this range are 2-3 bedroom ramblers built between the 1940s and 1980s, manufactured homes on owned lots, and smaller townhomes or condos. Square footage typically runs 900-1,400 sq ft. Newer construction at this price is rare — when it appears, it's usually a townhome in Overlake or a small condo.
Is Tooele a reasonable commute to Salt Lake City? ▾
Yes, but plan for traffic. I-80 over the Lake Point pass into Salt Lake runs 35-45 minutes off-peak and can stretch to an hour during rush hour or winter storms. Many buyers in this price range work at the Tooele Army Depot, US Magnesium, or the Salt Lake International Center, which cuts the drive significantly.
Are fixer-uppers common at this price point? ▾
Fairly common. A meaningful share of sub-$300K Tooele homes need updates — older roofs, original windows, dated kitchens, or aging furnaces. FHA 203(k) and Fannie Mae HomeStyle renovation loans are worth asking your lender about if you're open to putting in some work.
How does Tooele compare to Grantsville or Stansbury Park on price? ▾
Tooele City has the deepest sub-$300K inventory. Grantsville trends slightly higher because lots are larger and the town has a more rural feel. Stansbury Park's older sections occasionally dip under $300K for townhomes or smaller homes, but newer construction there typically starts in the mid-$400s.
What property taxes and HOA costs should I expect? ▾
Tooele County property tax rates are competitive — primary residences get the 45% residential exemption, so effective rates run roughly 0.55-0.75% of market value. HOA fees only apply in specific subdivisions like parts of Overlake or Stansbury; most older Tooele City homes have no HOA.
Will my offer face bidding wars in this price range? ▾
It depends on condition and timing. Clean, move-in-ready homes under $300K still draw multiple offers within days, especially in spring. Homes needing work sit longer and leave room to negotiate. Getting fully underwritten pre-approval before you tour gives you a real edge.