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Homes Under $500,000 in Tremonton, Utah
Tremonton still delivers what a lot of the Wasatch Front lost years ago: a house on a real lot for under $500,000. Sitting along I-15/I-84 in Box Elder County, about 35 minutes from Ogden and under an hour from Salt Lake City, Tremonton has stayed a working agricultural town with Lucky Peak processing plants, Autoliv, and Nucor Steel anchoring the local job base, which keeps home prices tethered to local wages rather than Wasatch Front speculation. Most of the inventory under $500K here is newer-construction ramblers and two-story homes built in the last decade in subdivisions like Foothill Estates and areas off 1000 North, plus a steady supply of older brick homes on quarter-acre-plus lots near downtown that come with mature trees and room for a shop or garden.
At this price point in Tremonton, buyers are typically getting 3-5 bedrooms, 1,800-3,200 square feet, and a two-car garage — space that would cost well over $600K-$700K in Davis or Salt Lake counties. Winters bring real snow and cold, so check for finished basements, updated furnaces, and how a home handles the seasonal swing before you commit. Bear River Valley schools and the short commute corridor to Ogden/Brigham City make this a common landing spot for families priced out of areas closer to the Wasatch Front. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
July 2026 · Tremonton market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Tremonton right now.
Median sale
$387,500
12 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
12 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
98
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Tremonton.
What does $500K actually buy in Tremonton right now? ▾
In most cases, a 3-4 bedroom home between 1,800 and 2,800 finished square feet on a 0.2-0.33 acre lot. Newer construction in the western subdivisions tends to sit in the $425K-$495K range, while older homes near Main Street or in the original grid can come in well under $400K with room to update.
Are there new-construction homes under $500K in Tremonton? ▾
Yes. Builders are active in Holmgren Heights and on the south and west edges of town, and base-model floor plans on standard lots regularly price in the $440K-$490K range. Upgrades, walkout basements, and larger lots can push past $500K quickly, so confirm the as-built price with the listing agent.
How's the commute from Tremonton to Ogden, Logan, or Salt Lake? ▾
Brigham City is about 15 minutes south on I-15, Ogden and Hill Air Force Base run 35-45 minutes, Logan is roughly 25 minutes east via Highway 30, and downtown Salt Lake is about an hour off-peak. Most buyers here either work locally, in Cache Valley, or along the north Wasatch Front.
What school district serves homes in this price range? ▾
Tremonton is part of Box Elder School District, with Bear River High School as the main feeder. Elementary boundaries shift based on which side of town you're on — McKinley, Garland, and Alice C. Harris all serve different neighborhoods, so verify the assigned school for any specific address before writing an offer.
Are property taxes and utilities reasonable here? ▾
Box Elder County property tax rates run lower than Salt Lake or Utah County, typically around 0.55-0.70% of assessed value depending on the taxing district. Tremonton city water and sewer rates are moderate, and most homes use natural gas for heat, which keeps winter utility bills manageable even with cold January nights.
Is inventory under $500K usually tight in Tremonton? ▾
It moves in cycles. When interest rates spike, listings sit longer and you'll see price reductions; when rates ease, well-priced homes under $450K can go under contract in a week or two. Setting up a saved search and being ready to tour quickly is the practical approach in this price band.