July 28, 2026 — Orem, UT
Another one is officially closed. Olivia Pelton just recorded the sale of a three-bedroom condo in the Lakeridge community of Orem, a home that came to market in mid-June listed at $335,000 and went from active to closed in about six weeks. Utah is a non-disclosure state, so the final sale figure stays private — but the story this closing tells about the entry-level Orem market is worth a few minutes if you own a condo and have wondered what it might do right now.
A Quick Look at the Home That Sold
This was a ground-level, single-level unit — no stairs to the front door — at 1444 S 430 W in the Lakeridge Condominiums. On paper it read like a lot of Utah County starter condos, but a few details set it apart:
- Three bedrooms and two bathrooms across 1,158 square feet, all on one level
- Move-in-ready condition — updated paint, a refreshed kitchen backsplash, newer waterproof hybrid flooring, and a newer water heater
- Every appliance included, from the refrigerator to the washer and dryer
- A low, high-inclusion HOA at $170 a month covering water, sewer, trash, grounds, insurance, and high-speed internet
- No restrictions on investment or rental use — genuinely uncommon for a condo in this price range
Listed at $335,000, it sat right at the floor of the Utah County market, minutes from UVU, BYU, and University Place. That combination is exactly what makes this segment move.
Why Entry-Level Orem Condos Are Selling
The sub-$350,000 band in Orem is one of the busiest corners of the Wasatch Front, and it draws two very different buyers at once. First-time buyers want a foothold they can actually afford in a county where the median sale price is far higher. Investors and parents of UVU and BYU students want a unit that pencils out — and a condo with no rental restrictions is worth a real premium to that second group.
When a home speaks to both of those audiences, it tends to attract more interest and less time on market. That is what happened here. We can’t share individual closing prices in a non-disclosure state, but on an aggregate basis, well-kept entry-level condos in Orem have been among the more dependable movers in the county this year.
Curious what your own Orem condo could bring in today’s market? You can request your free market analysis through the contact form here — no obligation, just real numbers grounded in what’s actually selling.
What Actually Made This One Sell
Price gets a home noticed; condition and terms are what close it. A few things carried this sale:
- No rental restrictions. This single feature opened the door to investor buyers that many neighboring HOAs shut out.
- Single-level, ground-floor living. No stairs is a quiet but powerful selling point — it widens the buyer pool to include downsizers and anyone who simply doesn’t want to climb.
- Move-in-ready condition. Updated finishes and included appliances meant a buyer could picture living there day one, with nothing to fix first.
- A low HOA that includes internet. At $170 a month covering the essentials, the monthly math worked for buyers watching every dollar.
If you’re weighing a sale, these are the levers that matter more than any single listing photo. Small, well-chosen updates and clear terms often do more for your final number than a bigger price cut ever would. That’s the kind of strategy Olivia builds with every seller — you can see more of her recent closings here.
A Note for Orem Families
For buyers with kids, one change is worth knowing: the Alpine School District is being reorganized. The schools serving this part of Orem — Vineyard Elementary, Lakeridge Junior High, and Mountain View High — will move into a new district serving Orem, Vineyard, Lindon, and Pleasant Grove (currently proposed as the Timpanogos School District, with the final name set by the incoming board). The change takes effect for the 2027–28 school year, when Alpine is dissolved. School assignments themselves aren’t expected to change, but the governing district will.
Thinking About Selling in Orem
Every closing like this one is a data point about what your home could do. If you own a condo or house anywhere along the Wasatch Front and you’re even quietly curious about your options, the best first step is a straight conversation about your numbers and your timeline. You can send a quick message through the contact form and Olivia will follow up personally — whether you’re ready to list next month or just gathering information for later.
Olivia Pelton, Associate Broker with Presidio Real Estate, serves sellers and buyers across Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Draper, Sandy, Salt Lake City, Holladay, Cottonwood Heights, Provo, Orem, American Fork, Park City, Heber City, and surrounding Wasatch Front communities.
