Ogden, UT real estate: buy or sell with a local AXEN agent
Ogden City does not run a lawn water system. Secondary water comes from outside irrigation companies, mostly Pineview Water Systems, and only parts of town have it. Where there is none, you water the yard with city drinking water.
What are the popular neighborhoods in Ogden?
Popular Ogden neighborhoods include Downtown Ogden, Historic 25th Street, Jefferson Avenue Historic District, Eccles Avenue Historic District, East Bench and Mount Ogden. Each one prices differently, so ask your agent for recent sales in the ones you like.
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What should you know before buying a home in Ogden?
In Ogden, ask if the home has secondary water and who supplies it. A short-term rental license does not pass to you; you need a new one within 90 days. File Weber County's declaration on time to keep the 45% home exemption.
The rules that apply everywhere in Utah are on the Utah page. These are the Ogden details that trip people up.
Get pre-approved →- Ask who supplies lawn water. Ogden City does not own a secondary water system. Regional irrigation groups, mostly Pineview Water Systems, serve parts of the city. Some older areas still use open ditches.
- City-water sprinklers need backflow. If your sprinklers run on city drinking water, Ogden requires a backflow preventer. Systems fed only by secondary water do not need one.
- Water shares are not in the deed. In Utah, shares in a water company move like stock, not with the deed. Ask the seller to transfer any shares at closing.
- Short-term rental rules are tight. Ogden needs a city short-term rental license. In R-1 zones only owner-occupied rentals are allowed. A non-owner rental in a home zone needs 3 years of ownership first.
- Every rental needs a license. A license is required for all rental homes in Ogden. Landlords in the Good Landlord Program take an 8-hour class and get a discount on fees.
What should you do before selling a home in Ogden?
Before you sell in Ogden, tell buyers that a short-term rental license ends with the sale. Know if your lawn water is secondary or city water. Utah keeps sale prices private.
The rental license ends at sale.
An Ogden short-term rental license is void when the home sells. The new owner must get a new license within 90 days and before renting.
Line up water share transfers.
If you own irrigation company shares, they transfer like stock, not with the deed. Start the paperwork early with the water company.
Sale prices stay private.
Utah is a non-disclosure state. Final sale prices are not open to the public.
Ogden real estate questions
Does Ogden City provide secondary water?
No. Ogden does not own a secondary water utility. Pineview Water Systems and Weber Basin serve parts of the city. Ask the seller who serves the home.
How much is the Utah primary home exemption?
45% off the market value. You pay tax on the other 55%. The home must be lived in 183 days in a row in a year.
What happens if I ignore Weber County's declaration?
Weber County will remove the exemption if you do not return the form within 30 days of the notice. All owners must sign.
How do I appeal my Weber County value?
File with the Weber County Clerk/Auditor within 45 days of your notice or by September 15, whichever is later.
Can I Airbnb my Ogden home?
Only with a city short-term rental license, and only where zoning allows. In R-1 zones the owner must live there. Your listing must show the license number.
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