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Homes Under $300,000 in Willard, Utah
Willard is a quiet Box Elder County town tucked between the Wellsville Mountains and Willard Bay, about 8 miles south of Brigham City on US-89. With a population under 2,500 and a footprint built around old fruit orchards and quarter-acre-plus lots, it has held onto a rural feel even as the Wasatch Front has filled in around it. Homes under $300,000 here tend to fall into a few predictable buckets: older ramblers from the 1960s-80s, manufactured homes on owned land, and the occasional smaller cottage near Main Street. Newer construction and anything with acreage or a view of the bay almost always lists above that mark, so the sub-$300K segment is genuinely limited and moves quickly when something hits the MLS.
The trade-off buyers make at this price is square footage and finishes in exchange for location and low carrying costs. Box Elder County property taxes run lower than Weber or Davis, most properties carry no HOA dues, and culinary water is handled through the local town system. Commuters get I-15 access within minutes, Ogden in about 25, and Salt Lake International in just over an hour. Willard Bay State Park, the fruit stands along the highway, and direct trail access into the Wellsvilles are the lifestyle draws people mention most. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market under $300K, and check back often — turnover in this price band is faster than the small inventory suggests.
June 2026 · Willard market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Willard right now.
Median sale
$450,000
9 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
6 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
22
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $300k in Willard.
How many homes are typically listed under $300K in Willard at any given time? ▾
Usually just a handful — sometimes zero, sometimes three or four. Willard is a small town with limited turnover, and the sub-$300K segment is the thinnest part of the market because most detached homes here sell well above that. Setting up an MLS alert is the most reliable way to catch new listings the day they hit.
What kind of property can I actually get in Willard for under $300,000? ▾
Expect older homes built in the 1950s–1970s that need cosmetic or mechanical updates, smaller two-bedroom cottages, manufactured or modular homes on their own lot, and occasionally a townhome or condo. Larger updated homes and anything with significant acreage almost always price above $300K in this area.
Does Willard qualify for USDA Rural Development loans? ▾
Most of Willard falls inside USDA-eligible territory, which means qualified buyers can purchase with zero down. There are household income limits based on Box Elder County figures, so check the current caps with a lender before assuming you qualify. It's one of the better financing tools for buyers in this price range.
Are there HOA fees to watch for at this price point? ▾
Most single-family homes in Willard have no HOA, which is part of the appeal. If you're looking at a townhome or a newer subdivision on the Perry/Willard border, you may see a small HOA covering common areas. Always confirm dues and CC&Rs during your due diligence.
What schools serve Willard? ▾
Willard is part of the Box Elder School District. Elementary students typically attend Willard Elementary, with middle and high school students heading to Box Elder Middle and Box Elder High in Brigham City. Bus routes run the I-15 corridor reliably.
How long is the commute from Willard to Ogden or Salt Lake? ▾
Ogden is about 15–20 minutes south on I-15, Hill Air Force Base runs roughly 30–40 minutes depending on traffic, and downtown Salt Lake City is about an hour outside of rush hour. Brigham City is five minutes north, which covers most day-to-day shopping and services.