Is East Carbon, UT 84520 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
East Carbon is a balanced market. With about 5.6 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The East Carbon housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in East Carbon, UT 84520 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 58 days and there were 5.6 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 8 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 20%, homes sold more slowly (56 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $163,929. Overall, East Carbon is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Carbon County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Wellington 84542 (0% sold over asking) or Sunnyside 84539 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about East Carbon real estate
Is East Carbon a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.6 months of supply in East Carbon, UT 84520 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in East Carbon?
The typical home went under contract in 58 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in East Carbon sell over asking?
25% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in East Carbon?
About 0.61% of a home’s value a year in Carbon County, or roughly $2,440 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in East Carbon?
The median sale price was $163,929 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $125 per square foot.
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