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Homes Under $300,000 in West Valley City, Utah
West Valley City is one of the few places on the Wasatch Front where buyers can still find homes under $300,000, and that's a big part of why it's Utah's second-largest city. The sub-$300K market here leans heavily toward condos and townhomes in neighborhoods like Granger, Hunter, and the Redwood Road corridor, with a smaller pool of older single-family ramblers from the 1960s and 1970s scattered between 3500 South and 4700 South. Buyers in this range are typically first-time homeowners, investors looking for rentals near TRAX stops, or downsizers who want to stay close to family in the Salt Lake Valley without taking on a $500K mortgage.
Location is the practical draw. West Valley sits about 15 minutes from downtown Salt Lake via I-215, 15 minutes from SLC International Airport, and has direct TRAX Green Line access from the West Valley Central and Decker Lake stations. Maverik Center, Valley Fair Mall, and the Utah Cultural Celebration Center anchor day-to-day life, and Granite School District serves most of the city. Inventory under $300K moves quickly — condos in approved FHA projects especially — so having financing tightened up before touring matters more here than in most price bands. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out when you spot something worth a closer look.
May 2026 · West Valley City market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in West Valley City right now.
Median sale
$449,995
76 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
13 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.1%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
281
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes under $300k in West Valley City.
What kind of homes can I actually get in West Valley City under $300K? ▾
Most of what trades in this range is attached — 2-bedroom condos around Valley Fair Mall, townhomes in Hunter and Granger, and the occasional small rambler needing updates. Manufactured homes on owned lots also show up here. Move-in-ready detached single-family homes under $300K are rare and usually sell within a week.
Are condos under $300K in West Valley FHA-approved? ▾
Some are, some aren't. FHA approval is project-by-project and expires every few years, so a complex that was approved in 2022 may not be today. Your agent can pull the current HUD list before you write an offer — it matters because FHA is the most common loan type at this price point.
What are typical HOA fees on West Valley townhomes and condos in this range? ▾
Most run $150 to $300 per month. Older condo projects on the higher end of that range often include water, sewer, trash, exterior insurance, and sometimes gas. Newer townhome HOAs tend to be lighter and cover landscaping and exterior maintenance only.
How's the commute from West Valley City to downtown Salt Lake or the airport? ▾
TRAX Green Line runs from West Valley Central Station to downtown SLC in about 20 minutes and continues to the airport. By car, I-215 to I-80 puts you at SLC International in roughly 15 minutes off-peak. That transit access is a real reason this price band still draws first-time buyers.
Which schools serve homes in this price range? ▾
West Valley sits mostly in Granite School District, with elementary boundaries shifting block by block — Hunter, Granger, Redwood, and Pioneer are common feeder names. A small slice on the south end falls into Granite's Cottonwood-area schools. Always verify the assigned school by address since boundaries change.
Should I expect bidding wars under $300K in West Valley? ▾
On clean, updated condos and any detached home in livable condition, yes — those typically see multiple offers within days. Dated units, ground-floor condos, and homes with deferred maintenance sit longer and leave more room to negotiate price, closing costs, or repairs.