973 homes sold in West Valley City in the last year, at a typical $472K
About one sale in 6 is a condo. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where West Valley City homes are listed.
Every place West Valley City homes are listed, in one stop
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5% of West Valley City’s sales are condos, at $176K less than a house
782 houses and 49 condos sold in the year to May 2026. Houses sell faster and draw more bidding wars.
typical sale · 782 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $233UT $247
- Days to sell
- 38
- Sold over asking
- 35%
- Listings with a price cut
- 34%
typical sale · 49 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $273UT $403
- Days to sell
- 70
- Sold over asking
- 18%
- Listings with a price cut
- 24%
Multi-family (2–4 units): 15 sold, typical $532K
Townhouses: 112 sold, typical $405K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
Fewer homes sell than a decade ago, at 2.2 times the 2016 price
973 sales in the last year, against 1,845 in 2016 and a low of 912 in 2024. The typical sale went from $214K in 2016 to $472K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $450K buys in West Valley City
Check a listing against what West Valley City homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in West Valley City are rarer than before the pandemic, and more homes are for sale
We read every month of West Valley City’s home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 973 sales.
If you’re buying in West Valley City
- Shop in October. It brings about 132 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (45% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 99.2% of the list price on average; 31% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 38% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 40 days.
Summer brings the homes; spring brings the bidding wars
June has the most new listings (about 160 a month), but May is the most competitive: 54% of May sales close over asking. September and October offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (46%). January has the least competition (38%) but only about 95 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and hotter than Utah
| West Valley City now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | UT now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 31% | 48% | 67% | 19% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 38% | 56% | 73% | 26% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 99.2% | 100.2% | 102.9% | 98.7% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 40 | 18 | 8 | 57 |
253 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 2.6 times the 2021 low (98), 39% more than in 2017–19 and well under 2012’s 564.
Since 2019, houses are up 62%, condos 70%
A house typically sold for $478K in the year to May 2026 (782 sales), a condo for $302K (49).
Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.
West Valley City ranks 3rd of 97 busy Utah markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. West Valley City is one of the state’s hottest markets.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical West Valley City home costs about $2,696 a month
Price: West Valley City’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at West Valley City’s 0.6% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether West Valley City is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in June
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 67.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $472K home, about $2,790 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for West Valley City, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in West Valley CityTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in West Valley City.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
No busy market nearby sells for less a square foot; South Salt Lake and Salt Lake City for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of West Valley City, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 1,999 | $594K | $357 | 23% | 39 |
| West Jordan | 1,077 | $542K | $232 | 26% | 45 |
| West Valley City | 973 | $472K | $233 | 31% | 40 |
| Taylorsville | 515 | $489K | $240 | 28% | 40 |
| Murray | 490 | $534K | $263 | 23% | 46 |
| Kearns | 316 | $429K | $254 | 37% | 39 |
| South Salt Lake | 197 | $452K | $294 | 25% | 40 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in West Valley City
What do homes sell for in West Valley City, UT?
973 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $472K, $233 a square foot. Houses sold for about $478K, condos for about $302K in the year to May 2026.
Is West Valley City a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: 367 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 88 sold, about 4.2 months of supply. Buyers paid 99.2% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in West Valley City?
June brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in West Valley City?
About 0.6% of a home’s value a year. On a $472K home that’s near $2,790.
Where can I see homes for sale in West Valley City?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry West Valley City’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to West Valley City.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).