Homes Under $300,000 in Woodruff, Utah
Woodruff sits out in Rich County along Highway 39, a ranching community north of the Bear River with a population you can count in the low hundreds. This is high country — elevation over 6,300 feet, cold snowy winters, short growing seasons, and a housing stock that leans toward older farmhouses, modest ranch homes, and land with outbuildings rather than anything resembling a subdivision. Under $300K here typically means a smaller older home on a full acre or more, sometimes with a barn or corrals already in place, since lots in Woodruff rarely come in postage-stamp sizes. Compare that to Logan or Garden City thirty-plus minutes away, where $300K barely gets you a starter townhome, and Woodruff starts to make sense for buyers who want acreage and don't need to be near a grocery store every day.
Inventory moves slowly out here — Woodruff might see a handful of listings hit the market in a given year, so patience matters more than urgency. Buyers tend to be people who already know Rich County: hunters, ranchers, retirees wanting distance from town, or families running livestock who grew up nearby. Well and septic are standard, propane heats most homes since there's no natural gas line running through, and winter access can mean plowing your own driveway. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in this price range.
August 2026 · Woodruff market
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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.