How much is a house worth in Midvale?
The average Midvale home value is $494,598, up 0.8% over the past year, per Zillow data updated June 30, 2026.
That is roughly $150,000 under the record $645,000 Salt Lake County single family median from Q2 2026, which makes Midvale one of the last value plays in the middle of the valley. The mix matters, though: townhomes and condos at Bingham Junction pull the average down while updated single family homes east of State Street sell well above it. An appraisal sorts your property value out of that spread.
“A 1915 Main Street cottage, a 1955 bungalow, and a 2023 Bingham Junction townhome can sit within a half mile in Midvale. Each one needs a completely different comp pool.”
What drives property value in Midvale?
Midvale's story is redevelopment. Bingham Junction, a 446 acre former smelter site cleaned up under the EPA Superfund program, now supports 64 businesses and 2,736 jobs as of December 2025, including CHG Healthcare's 283,000 square foot headquarters, with its own TRAX station since 2011. The Jordan Bluffs project is extending that same playbook to the old Sharon Steel site. East of the tracks, the historic Main Street district and the early 1900s cottages around it give Midvale character housing you rarely find in the suburbs, while the Fort Union Boulevard corridor connects to I-215 and big box retail. Housing runs from those century old cottages to postwar bungalows to brand new apartments and townhomes. For appraisers that means thin, tricky comps: a 1915 cottage, a 1955 rambler, and a 2023 townhome can sit within a half mile, and each demands a different comp pool.
When do you need a home appraisal in Midvale?
Purchase and refinance appraisal orders lead the list, and Weston is FHA approved, useful in Midvale where nearly every home fits under the county's $637,100 FHA limit for 2026. Owners also call Apex for PMI removal once equity reaches the CFPB's 80% threshold, pre listing appraisals to price older homes with big renovation swings, estate appraisal and date of death work, divorce appraisal assignments, and Salt Lake County tax appeals.
Questions people ask us in Salt Lake County
What is my house worth in Midvale?
Midvale's average home value is $494,598 per Zillow as of June 30, 2026, but the range around that number is huge because the city mixes century old homes with brand new construction. An appraisal from a certified residential appraiser reflects your home's actual condition, updates, and lot, not a citywide average. Call Apex Appraising at (801) 403-7723 to pin it down.
What is the 2026 FHA loan limit in Midvale?
Midvale is in Salt Lake County, where the 2026 FHA loan limit for a one unit home is $637,100 per LendingTree's summary of HUD limits. With Midvale's average value near $495,000, FHA financing covers almost the entire market here. Weston Groll is an FHA approved home appraiser, so FHA appraisal assignments in Midvale are handled without a middleman.
How should I prepare for a home appraisal in Midvale?
Make every room accessible, fix obvious safety items like missing handrails or exposed wiring, and write a simple list of improvements with dates and approximate costs, especially furnace, roof, windows, and kitchen or bath remodels. In older Midvale housing those updates drive real value adjustments. You do not need to deep clean; appraisers value the house, not the housekeeping.
What is the difference between an appraisal and a realtor CMA?
A CMA is a marketing estimate an agent prepares to suggest a list price. An appraisal is an independent, inspection based opinion of value from a licensed professional that lenders, courts, and the IRS accept. In a mixed market like Midvale the two can differ by tens of thousands. When the number has to be defensible, order the appraisal.