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Homes Under $300,000 in Vernon, Utah
Vernon sits in southern Tooele County along Highway 36, about an hour southwest of the Salt Lake Valley and a world away from its traffic. The town has fewer than 300 residents, sits at roughly 5,500 feet on the edge of the Sheeprock Mountains, and most parcels here are measured in acres rather than square feet. Under $300K in Vernon typically buys one of three things: an older single-wide or double-wide manufactured home on a sizable lot, a modest stick-built rambler from the 70s or 80s on an acre or two, or raw and partially improved land where buyers plan to bring in a build. Inventory is thin — Vernon may only see a handful of MLS listings in a given year — so patience matters more than urgency.
Buyers drawn to this price point in Vernon are usually after space, quiet, and distance from city ordinances rather than turnkey finishes. The trade-offs are real: well and septic instead of municipal utilities, propane for heat, a 25-minute drive to Tooele for a full grocery run, and winter roads that can get icy on the climb up from Faust. In exchange, you get dark night skies, Pony Express country at your back door, and zoning that's friendly to horses, shops, and outbuildings. Cell service has improved with Starlink and fixed wireless now standard for most rural buyers. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market under $300,000 in Vernon.
March 2026 · Vernon market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Vernon right now.
Median sale
$420,000
1 closed in March 2026
Median DOM
133 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
93.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
1
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $300k in Vernon.
What kind of home does $300K actually buy in Vernon? ▾
At this price you're typically looking at an older manufactured home on one to five acres, a small stick-built home from the 70s or 80s needing updates, or improved land with a well, power, and septic already in place. Newer construction in Vernon almost always lands above $400K once you factor in well drilling and septic install.
How often do homes under $300K come up in Vernon? ▾
Rarely. Vernon is a tiny community and the MLS may only show a handful of listings per year total, with sub-$300K options being a subset of that. Setting up a saved search with instant alerts is the realistic way to catch one before it goes under contract.
Are these homes on city water and sewer? ▾
No. Vernon properties run on private wells and septic systems. Before closing, plan on a well flow test, water potability test, and septic inspection — these are standard rural due-diligence items and your agent should write them into the contract.
Can I get a conventional loan on a manufactured home in Vernon? ▾
Yes, if the home is on a permanent foundation, titled as real property, and built after June 1976 (HUD code). Older single-wides or homes still on a chassis title usually require cash or a specialty chattel loan. Confirm the home's status with the listing agent before writing an offer.
What's the commute like to Tooele or Salt Lake City? ▾
Vernon to Tooele is roughly 35 miles up Highway 36, about 40-45 minutes in good weather. Salt Lake City is around 70 miles and an hour and fifteen on a clear day. Most Vernon buyers either work remotely, work in mining and agriculture locally, or accept the commute as the price of acreage.
Is there cell service and internet out there? ▾
Cell coverage is spotty depending on carrier and exact location — Verizon tends to be the most reliable. For home internet, Starlink works well across Vernon and several fixed-wireless providers serve the area. Cable and fiber are not available.