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Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in Tremonton, Utah
Tremonton sits at the north end of the Bear River Valley, about 25 minutes northwest of Brigham City and an hour from the Salt Lake airport, and it has the kind of housing stock that rewards buyers willing to swing a hammer. The original townsite is full of postwar brick ramblers, 1920s bungalows, and the occasional Victorian farmhouse, while the surrounding county roads — out toward Garland, Bothwell, and Deweyville — hide older farmhouses on one to ten acres that have been in the same family for decades. When those properties hit the MLS as estate sales or as-is listings, they tend to need everything from a new roof and updated wiring to full kitchen and bath gut jobs, but the bones are usually solid and the lots are larger than anything comparable down on the Wasatch Front.
Buyers chasing project homes in Tremonton typically fall into two camps: locals who want to stay close to family and the Bear River School District, and Front Range commuters priced out of Logan or North Ogden who'll trade a longer drive for acreage and a shop. Water rights, well and septic condition, and outbuilding usability matter as much as the house itself out here, so plan inspections accordingly and budget for surprises in homes built before 1970. Browse the active listings below to see which project properties are currently on the market in and around Tremonton.
May 2026 · Tremonton market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Tremonton right now.
Median sale
$340,000
19 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
28 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.2%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
84
active + pending
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Common questions
About fixer upper homes in Tremonton.
What kind of fixer-uppers actually show up in Tremonton? ▾
Most of what hits the MLS as a project home in Tremonton falls into three buckets: older brick ramblers and bungalows on the original townsite grid near Main and Tremont, mid-century farmhouses on acreage out toward Garland, Bothwell, and Thatcher, and the occasional bank-owned or estate-sale property that's been sitting vacant. Acreage parcels with outbuildings tend to attract the most renovation interest because the land alone often justifies the purchase.
Can I use a renovation loan like FHA 203(k) on a Tremonton fixer? ▾
Yes. FHA 203(k) and Fannie Mae HomeStyle loans both work in Box Elder County, and USDA renovation loans are worth a look since much of the area outside city limits qualifies as rural. The trick is finding a contractor willing to work with the draw schedule — we keep a short list of local builders who've done these before.
How bad is the well and septic situation on rural Tremonton properties? ▾
Plenty of homes outside city water still run on well and septic, and on older parcels you'll want a full water test plus a septic inspection before closing. Wells in the Bear River Valley are generally productive, but iron and hardness are common and may mean adding treatment. Replacing a failed septic system runs $8,000–$20,000 depending on soil perc and drain field size.
What does a project home typically cost in Tremonton compared to a move-in-ready one? ▾
Cosmetic fixers in town usually run 15–25% below comparable updated homes, while heavier projects needing roof, mechanicals, or foundation work can be 30–40% under market. Acreage properties don't discount as much because the land carries value regardless of the house condition. Budget realistically — Tremonton labor and material costs have climbed alongside the rest of northern Utah.
Is Tremonton a good area to invest in a renovation right now? ▾
The growth story is real — the Malt-O-Meal/Post plant, West Liberty Foods, and the Procter & Gamble facility up in Box Elder County keep steady demand for housing, and Tremonton sits a manageable commute from Logan and the north end of the Wasatch Front. Renovated homes tend to move quickly when priced right, especially anything with a shop or extra garage space.
Are there permit or zoning headaches I should know about? ▾
Tremonton City handles permits inside city limits and Box Elder County covers the unincorporated areas — both are reasonable to work with but do require permits for structural, electrical, plumbing, and roof work. If you're buying acreage with plans to add an ADU or second dwelling, verify zoning before you write the offer, since ag and residential zones have different rules on accessory units.