What is a house worth in Syracuse right now?
The typical Syracuse home is worth about $575,338 per the Zillow Home Value Index retrieved in July 2026, up 2.9% over the past year.
That puts Syracuse a step above the Davis County median single family price of $568,450 reported for Q2 2026 by the Salt Lake Board of Realtors, which fits a city where so much of the housing stock is newer and larger. Citywide indexes blur the difference between a 2005 rambler and a 2023 two story on the west side. An appraisal prices your property value from actual closed Syracuse sales.
“In a city adding subdivisions every year, last quarter's comps can already be stale. Pricing Syracuse right means knowing which phase closed last month.”
What drives property value in Syracuse?
Growth defines Syracuse. The city has grown from farm fields to an estimated 42,303 residents in 2026, up roughly 31% since the 2020 census counted 32,390. The West Davis Highway (SR-177), fully open since January 2024, transformed access to west Syracuse and pulled new subdivisions across the old dairy and onion ground. Antelope Drive (SR-127) runs straight to the Antelope Island causeway, making Syracuse the gateway to Antelope Island State Park, and Jensen Nature Park on Bluff Road anchors a popular stretch of newer neighborhoods.
For an appraiser, fast growth means the comp pool shifts month to month. New construction sales include builder incentives that must be adjusted out, and a resale competing against model homes needs careful analysis. Weston appraises across Syracuse regularly and tracks which phases, lot sizes, and finish levels the market is actually paying for, which is exactly what a home appraiser must get right in a city that is still building.
When do you need a home appraisal in Syracuse?
Purchase and new construction mortgage appraisals lead in Syracuse. Refinance appraisals follow, as owners who bought during the building boom reprice their loans. Because many Syracuse buyers put less than 20% down, PMI removal appraisals are common: the CFPB confirms you can request cancellation at 80% of original value, and your servicer will usually want an appraisal as proof. Apex also handles pre listing appraisals, estate and date of death valuations, divorce appraisals, and FHA appraisal assignments as an FHA approved appraiser.
Questions people ask us in Davis County
What is my house worth in Syracuse?
Zillow puts the typical Syracuse home value near $575,338 as of July 2026, but an index cannot see your lot, your upgrades, or your floor plan. A certified residential appraiser builds your value from closed Syracuse sales with documented adjustments. For a number you can defend to a lender, a court, or a buyer, call Apex Appraising at (801) 403-7723.
How much does a home appraisal cost in Syracuse?
Most Utah single family appraisals run roughly $400 to $800, and typical Syracuse homes fall inside that range. Complex assignments, such as large new builds on acreage or homes with few comparable sales, can cost more because they take more research. Apex quotes the fee up front before you commit, with no surprises at delivery.
Is an appraisal more accurate than my Zestimate?
Yes. A Zestimate is a statistical model that has never seen your house. It cannot tell a finished basement from an unfinished one or a backyard on the West Davis Highway sound wall from one backing open farmland. An appraisal is built from a physical inspection and verified Syracuse sales, which is why lenders and courts accept appraisals and not Zestimates.
Do I need an appraisal to refinance in Syracuse?
Usually, yes. Most lenders require a refinance appraisal to confirm the home supports the new loan, though some loans qualify for an appraisal waiver. With Syracuse values up 2.9% in a year, a strong appraisal can lower your rate tier or eliminate PMI in the same transaction. Ask your lender, then ask us how fast we can deliver.