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Homes Under $500,000 in Wellsville, Utah
Wellsville sits at the base of the Wellsville Mountains at the south end of Cache Valley, about 15 minutes from Logan and roughly 90 minutes from Salt Lake City. It's a small farming-turned-bedroom community of around 5,000 people, known for its wide lots, mountain backdrop, and a slower pace than Logan proper. Under $500K here still buys real square footage — think 1990s-2000s two-story homes on quarter-acre-plus lots, some newer construction on the west side of town near Highway 89/91, and the occasional rambler close to Main Street. Cache Valley's winters are cold and snowy (expect several feet of accumulation and sub-freezing stretches from December through February), which shapes what buyers prioritize: attached garages, newer furnaces, and good roofs matter more here than in southern Utah. Most buyers looking at this price range in Wellsville are commuters to Logan (Utah State University, Cache Valley hospital system, and the growing tech corridor along Main Street) or young families drawn to Cache County School District and the lower cost of land compared to Logan or North Logan. New construction has pushed some Wellsville prices past $500K in the last couple years, so homes below that mark tend to be existing builds from the 1970s through early 2010s rather than brand-new spec homes — good news if you want established landscaping and a finished basement already in place, less good if you want everything move-in modern. Inventory is thin compared to Logan or Smithfield, so homes in this range can move fast when they're priced right. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
August 2026 · Wellsville market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Wellsville right now.
Median sale
$685,000
1 closed in August 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
101.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
16
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Wellsville.
What kind of home can I actually get under $500K in Wellsville? ▾
Most listings in this range are 3-4 bedroom homes between 1,800 and 2,800 finished square feet, often on lots from a quarter-acre up to a half-acre. Older homes near the original townsite tend to need some updating, while newer builds in subdivisions off the highway typically come move-in ready. Larger acreage or horse property usually pushes past the $500K mark.
How much inventory does Wellsville typically have under $500K? ▾
Wellsville is small, so active listings under $500K often sit in the single digits at any given time. If you don't see much today, it's worth checking back weekly or setting up an MLS alert — most homes here sell within 30-45 days when priced reasonably.
Is Wellsville a reasonable commute to Logan or USU? ▾
Yes. Downtown Logan and the USU campus are about 12-15 minutes north via US-89/91, and the route stays plowed well in winter. Many Wellsville residents work in Logan, Hyrum, or at the Hyrum manufacturing plants like JBS or Schreiber Foods.
Are property taxes lower in Wellsville than along the Wasatch Front? ▾
Generally yes. Cache County's effective property tax rates tend to run noticeably lower than Salt Lake, Utah, or Davis counties. On a $450K home in Wellsville, expect annual taxes in the rough range of $2,000-$2,600 depending on whether it's a primary residence.
What school district serves Wellsville? ▾
Wellsville is part of the Cache County School District. Local kids typically attend Mountainside Elementary in town, Spring Creek Middle in Providence, and Mountain Crest High School in Hyrum.
Are there newer construction options under $500K, or mostly older homes? ▾
It's a mix. There's been steady new construction on the west and south edges of town over the past several years, and entry-level new builds occasionally come in just under $500K. Custom or larger new homes usually price above that, so older homes and resales tend to dominate the under-$500K range.