Ogden Real Estate & Investment Properties

Utah's Investment Opportunity

Ogden and Weber County represent one of the Wasatch Front's most compelling real estate markets. Situated approximately 35 miles north of Salt Lake City, this corridor offers significantly lower entry prices than Davis or Salt Lake counties while maintaining strong rental demand driven by Weber State University's 30,000-student enrollment, Ogden Regional Medical Center, and the broader economic base of Utah's third-largest city.

Ogden Market Snapshot

The median home price in Ogden ranges from $360,000 to $365,000, with an average of 56 days on market. These numbers make Ogden the most accessible entry point on the Wasatch Front for both homebuyers and investors.

Key neighborhoods include Mount Ogden, East Central Ogden, Lynn, and Mountain View. Historic 25th Street anchors downtown commercial revitalization.

Investment & Rental Market

Weber County provides the region's highest cap rates, averaging 5.5% to 6.8% for 2-to-4 unit multi-family properties. Single-family rentals range from $1,400 to $2,200 per month. Compare that to Davis County's 4.2% to 5.2% cap rates - the yield difference is meaningful for portfolio investors. The combination of consistent tenant demand, lower acquisition costs, and steady rental rate growth makes Ogden a priority market for cash-flow-focused investing.

Historic Homes & Value-Add

Ogden's historic neighborhoods feature architecturally significant Craftsman bungalows and period homes from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These properties present value-add opportunities for buyers willing to invest in renovation and restoration. The city's historic preservation incentives and active community revitalization efforts support property value appreciation in transitioning neighborhoods.

Urban Revitalization & Downtown

Downtown Ogden has undergone a remarkable transformation. The Junction entertainment complex, Ogden Amphitheater, and the emerging tech startup community have repositioned the city as an attractive urban destination. Residential demand in the downtown core has increased for condominiums and townhomes that serve young professionals and empty-nesters.

Outdoor Recreation Economy

Three world-class ski resorts - Snowbasin, Powder Mountain, and Nordic Valley - sit within 30 minutes of downtown. The Ogden River Parkway, Bonneville Shoreline Trail, and extensive mountain bike networks attract outdoor enthusiasts. For resort property and mountain homes in the Ogden Valley, see our dedicated Huntsville & Eden guide.

Surrounding Weber County Communities

Roy & Riverdale

Roy sits between Clearfield and Ogden, bordering HAFB to the west. The median home price ranges from $425,000 to $460,000, with 40 to 56 days on market. Single-family starters trade between $365,000 and $460,000, while new construction patio homes and townhomes range from $365,000 to $380,000.

Riverdale is a commercial corridor along Riverdale Road, backed by single-family neighborhoods along the Weber River. Median prices range from $335,000 for starter homes to $545,000 to $789,900 for new infill projects in subdivisions like Paramount and Century Way.

South Ogden

South Ogden features established mid-century residential neighborhoods and bench properties southeast of Ogden proper. The median home price ranges from $495,000 to $550,000. Mid-century ramblers trade between $369,900 and $510,000, while upscale properties near Country Club Circle reach $635,000 to $850,000. This is the move-up market for established families wanting Weber County's lower price points with upgraded living.

North Ogden, Pleasant View & Harrisville

North Ogden sits at the base of Ben Lomond Peak with a median price range of $574,950 to $591,450. Bench single-family homes trade between $524,900 and $890,000, with luxury foothill construction reaching $965,900 to $1,295,000.

Pleasant View is a low-density community offering larger lot sizes, with median home prices at $749,900 and custom view estates reaching $2,600,000 - making it Weber County's answer to Fruit Heights.

Harrisville features an infill housing market between North Ogden and Pleasant View, with single-family resales and new townhomes priced between $289,500 and $525,000.

Community Resources

Stay connected with the Ogden and Weber County community:

• Facebook: "Ogden City Community," "Weber County Buy/Sell/Trade," "North Ogden Neighbors"
• Local News: Standard-Examiner, KSL Real Estate
• Hot Topics: 25th Street development, Weber State housing expansion, downtown revitalization projects, mountain resort development