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Ephraim

Ephraim

Located in Sanpete County

$451,615 Average Value
$208 Average Price per Sq Ft
18 Homes For Sale

Ephraim has a college town lifestyle near La Sal Mountains recreation

Horses and homesteads are common in the countryside of Sanpete Valley, but a population of 6,100 makes Ephraim the largest city in the county. “There are two reasons at the top that bring people here, the first being that it’s rural,” says Realtor David Sedlak of Sanpete Valley Realty. “And everything’s cheaper.” The town's location between the La Sal and San Pitch mountains adds highland recreation to Main Street retail, and Snow College, a community college in town, hosts events throughout the year.

Downtown Ephraim includes local shops and historic buildings.
Downtown Ephraim includes local shops and historic buildings.
Students walk across Snow College campus in Ephraim.
Students walk across Snow College campus in Ephraim.
Student pauses near a historic building at Snow College.
Student pauses near a historic building at Snow College.
New subdivisions in Ephraim include contemporary homes with open lots.
New subdivisions in Ephraim include contemporary homes with open lots.
Neighborhood homes in Ephraim with mountain views.
Neighborhood homes in Ephraim with mountain views.
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Main Street retail in downtown Ephraim

In the center of town, downtown Ephraim is home to a variety of local businesses. Sedlak, who has a decade of experience in the area, says the entire city is community driven. “Everyone tries to stay local.” The Malt Shop serves a ’50s theme and diner staples, including an assortment of milkshakes. Other options include casual Mexican restaurant Jose’s Cafe and Roy’s Pizza, a popular spot for college students. Meanwhile, local shops include the board game store BenGamin Games and the florist Tilted Tulip Floral & Vintage. Towne Theatre shows movies in a historic building that dates to the 1920s. For groceries, a Walmart Supercenter is located on the north side of the city.

Ephraim City Hall anchors local government in the center of town.
Ephraim City Hall anchors local government in the center of town.
The Malt Shop serves diner staples and milkshakes in a retro setting in Ephraim.
The Malt Shop serves diner staples and milkshakes in a retro setting in Ephraim.
Main Street in downtown Ephraim offers local shops and dining.
Main Street in downtown Ephraim offers local shops and dining.
Jose’s Cafe in Ephraim offers casual Mexican dining.
Jose’s Cafe in Ephraim offers casual Mexican dining.
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Bungalows, ranch-style homes, contemporary homes and more in Ephraim

The median home sale price in Ephraim is about $400,000, including Main Street’s historic Victorians and Craftsman bungalows. Grid-style blocks feature midcentury ranch-style homes, while the edges of the community have more townhouses and subdivisions full of contemporary homes. Large undeveloped lots are also available on the outskirts. “Post-COVID-19, we saw a shift with a lot of people wanting to be self-sustaining with their own land, gardens and chickens,” Sedlak says.

Craftsman bungalow adds historic charm to Ephraim's Main Street.
Craftsman bungalow adds historic charm to Ephraim's Main Street.
Midcentury ranch-style homes are common across Ephraim.
Midcentury ranch-style homes are common across Ephraim.
Modern contemporary home in Ephraim.
Modern contemporary home in Ephraim.
New contemporary home in an Ephraim subdivision.
New contemporary home in an Ephraim subdivision.
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Education, including Ephraim Elementary and Snow College

Ephraim Elementary School receives a B-plus from Niche, and Ephraim Middle School receives a B-minus. B-rated Manti High School offers an array of extracurriculars, including rodeo, drone club and crochet. Just east of downtown Ephraim, Snow College enrolls approximately 6,000 students. The community college is known for its technical education, visual arts program and athletics. It offers a handful of associate and bachelor's degrees, including a bachelor's degree in software engineering.

Ephraim Elementary School earns a B-plus rating from Niche.
Ephraim Elementary School earns a B-plus rating from Niche.
Ephraim Middle School earns a B-minus rating from Niche.
Ephraim Middle School earns a B-minus rating from Niche.
Manti High School offers sports and extracurriculars including rodeo.
Manti High School offers sports and extracurriculars including rodeo.
Snow College campus in Ephraim hosts events and academic programs.
Snow College campus in Ephraim hosts events and academic programs.
Student rides a bike under the Snow College sign in Ephraim.
Student rides a bike under the Snow College sign in Ephraim.
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The Scandinavian Heritage Festival and Saturday Night Sways

In May, Snow College hosts the annual Scandinavian Heritage Festival, with concerts, a parade and villages depicting the Viking lifestyle. Saturday Night Sways run monthly from fall to spring, featuring music and dancing in the Ephraim Community Center.

Recreation from Ephraim Sports Complex & Family Park to Manti-La Sal National Forest

On the north side of the city, the Ephraim Sports Complex & Family Park has ballfields, tennis courts and pickleball courts. Heritage Park is right behind the Ephraim Public Library on Main Street, making it an ideal spot to read in the shade next to a picnic pavilion and an all-abilities playground. Canyon View Park, on the south side of Ephraim, offers a splash pad, a BMX track and a volleyball court. Its hills make it a popular sledding spot in the wintertime. Five miles away, Manti-La Sal National Forest has ATV and hiking trails with panoramic ridgeline views. “The famous mountain is Horseshoe Mountain by Spring City, but everyone is going up to Skyline Drive,” Sedlak says. The well-traveled road features views of Sanpete Valley and access to alpine meadows and lakes.

Mountain bikers ride trails in Manti-La Sal National Forest near Ephraim.
Mountain bikers ride trails in Manti-La Sal National Forest near Ephraim.
Ephraim Sports Complex offers ballfields, tennis courts and pickleball.
Ephraim Sports Complex offers ballfields, tennis courts and pickleball.
Canyon View Park on Ephraim's south side features fields and a splash pad.
Canyon View Park on Ephraim's south side features fields and a splash pad.
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Access to U.S. Route 89 and more logistics

Major employers include Snow College and CO Building Systems. U.S. Route 89 runs through the middle of the centrally located town, connecting it to the rest of Utah. The closest major airport, Salt Lake City International Airport, is about 120 miles away.

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Ephraim Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$534,900
Median Sale Price
$647,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$495,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
38%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$208

Area Facts

Number of Homes
486
Number of Homes for Sale
18
Median Year Built
1988
Months of Supply
108.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,808
Significantly above the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,453
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





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Property Mix - Square Feet

Weather

Annual Precipitation
13''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
9''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

37 / 100
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Source: Walk Score

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