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Homes Under $300,000 in Woodruff, Utah
Woodruff sits out in Rich County along the Bear River, a ranching community so small it barely registers a stoplight, let alone a housing market with much inventory. Homes under $300K here look nothing like a starter home in Salt Lake City — think older farmhouses, modest single-level homes on generous acreage, and the occasional manufactured home with a barn or outbuilding. Winters are long and cold at this elevation near 6,300 feet, with snow that sticks around from November into April, so buyers at this price point are usually looking for a place that's functional and well-insulated rather than a showpiece. This is horse and hay country, not a subdivision, and the price reflects the drive: it's roughly 45 minutes to Evanston, Wyoming and over an hour to Logan for a hospital, big-box shopping, or a chain restaurant.
At under $300K, you're typically buying land as much as house — many listings come with an acre or more, sometimes with irrigation water rights that matter a lot in this agricultural valley. Inventory turns over slowly since Woodruff has only a few hundred residents total, so a new listing under this price ceiling can be the only one in town for months. Buyers tend to be people who already work the land, remote workers who don't mind a long grocery run, or those buying a second property near the Bear River and Woodruff Reservoir for fishing and hunting access. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
June 2026 · Woodruff market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Woodruff right now.
Median sale
$230,000
1 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
92.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
2
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes under $300k in Woodruff.
How many homes under $300K are usually for sale in Woodruff at one time? ▾
Inventory is genuinely small — Woodruff often has only a handful of active listings total, and the under-$300K segment may show zero to three homes at any given moment. Setting up a saved search with instant alerts is the practical way to catch new listings before they go under contract.
What kind of homes fall in the under-$300K range here? ▾
Expect older site-built homes on town lots, manufactured and modular homes (some on acreage), and the occasional cabin or fixer with outbuildings. Square footage is typically 1,000–1,800, and lot sizes range from a quarter-acre in town to several acres on the outskirts.
Are there financing issues to watch for at this price point? ▾
Yes. Manufactured homes built before 1976, homes on well and septic with deferred maintenance, and properties with significant outbuildings can complicate conventional and FHA financing. USDA Rural Development loans are often a fit in Woodruff since the entire area qualifies as rural. Talk to a lender familiar with Rich County before making an offer.
What are utilities like for homes in this range? ▾
Most Woodruff homes use propane for heat (tanks are owner-owned or leased), septic systems, and either culinary town water or a private well. Electricity is provided by Rocky Mountain Power. Ask for recent propane fill costs and a septic inspection — heating bills at 6,300 feet can run higher than buyers from the valley expect.
How far is Woodruff from larger towns and services? ▾
Randolph is 10 minutes south, Evanston, Wyoming is about 30 minutes east for groceries and Walmart, and Bear Lake (Garden City) is roughly 45 minutes north. Salt Lake City is about two hours via Highway 39 in summer or I-80 year-round. Plan on driving for major shopping, medical care, and the airport.
Is Woodruff a realistic option for a primary residence or mostly second homes? ▾
Both happen. Multi-generation ranching families live here year-round, and remote workers have started buying in for the affordability and quiet. But winters are long and amenities are limited, so spend time in town during January before committing to full-time living. Second-home buyers often pair Woodruff with summer use of nearby Bear Lake.