Living in Fielding Utah — Real Estate, Schools, Neighborhoods 2026
Randall Gorham · Utah Life Real Estate
Northern Utah/ Box Elder County/ Fielding, UT 84311
Box Elder County · City Guide

Fielding
Utah

Box Elder County's smallest city — Bear River Valley agricultural roots, north county quiet, and the most buyer-favorable market in the region.

Fielding is one of Box Elder County's smallest incorporated communities — 450 residents in the northern Bear River Valley where the agricultural landscape has remained essentially unchanged for generations, Bear River High School connects students to the north county community, and Tremonton's commercial infrastructure is 15 minutes south.

~450Population
4,265 ftElevation
84311ZIP Code
Bear River Valley agricultural community · Tremonton 15 min · Box Elder County's most buyer-favorable market
Fielding Market Snapshot · 2026
Median Sale Price~$360,000
Price Per Sq Ft~$175
Avg. Days on Market32–55 days
List-to-Sale Ratio93–98%
1-Year Appreciation+3.2%
Active Listings (avg.)2–5 homes
Absorption Rate~3.2 months
Market ConditionBuyer's Market
Most Affordable Box Elder · Buyer's Market · Agricultural
About Fielding

Box Elder County — Fielding
Box Elder County's smallest city — Bear River Valley

Fielding is among the smallest incorporated communities in Box Elder County — a compact agricultural city in the northern Bear River Valley where the original settlement pattern established by 19th-century pioneer farmers remains legible in the street grid, the lot sizes, and the community's relationship to the surrounding farmland. The city has no commercial development of its own; Tremonton's complete commercial infrastructure is 15 minutes south via US-89 and provides all daily-needs services for Fielding residents without hardship.

The Bear River Valley setting defines the community's character entirely. Farm fields surround the residential streets on all approaches; the river itself flows near the area providing the agricultural water supply and the riparian ecology that supports the valley's wildlife. The Wellsville Mountains are visible on the eastern horizon and the Promontory Range closes the western view — the classic Cache Valley-to-Box-Elder panorama from the north valley floor.

For buyers, Fielding represents the most affordable incorporated community in Box Elder County and one of the most buyer-favorable markets in all of Northern Utah. The genuine buyer's market (3.2 months absorption) combined with very thin inventory creates conditions where patient, pre-approved buyers consistently achieve the best terms in the county. The community is appropriate for buyers who genuinely want rural north Box Elder County life and are comfortable with a 15-minute drive to Tremonton for all daily needs.

Fielding City Official Website — City of Fielding — municipal services and community information for this small north Box Elder County agricultural community.
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Real Estate Overview

Price Ranges by
Fielding Zone

Established residential$350K–$440K
1965–2005 builds · standard lots · community character
Agricultural / large lot parcels$340K–$430K
Larger parcels · agricultural adjacency · horse-eligible zones
Fielding Buy-and-Hold Snapshot
+3.2%YoY Appreciation
<2%Vacancy Rate
4.5–5.5%Cap Rate Range
Fielding Neighborhoods

Where to Buy in Fielding — Market Zones

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Established Residential
$350K–$440K
The core of Fielding's residential community — streets of modest homes built 1965–2005 where long-term owner-occupants have maintained the neighborhood character across decades. The most reliable comparable sales data in Fielding, though pulling from Garland and Tremonton is necessary to build a workable analysis set given the thin local transaction base. Buyer's market conditions (3.2 months) provide genuine below-asking negotiating opportunity year-round.
Long-term ownersBest comp dataBuyer leverage year-round
Agricultural Large Lots
$340K–$430K
The city's periphery offers parcels with agricultural character — larger lots at the city's edge where farm fields begin immediately. Some parcels are zoned to permit horses and small agricultural animals. The most affordable residential real estate in Box Elder County. Cap rates (4.8–5.5%) are the best in the county for established residential at this price tier.
Largest lotsHorse-eligible zonesBest cap rates Box Elder
Market Data

Fielding Market —
Numbers for Buyers

Fielding's genuine buyer's market — the 3.2-month absorption rate paired with only 2–5 homes listed at any time — creates conditions where serious pre-approved buyers who have done their homework consistently achieve 4–6% below asking on properties that have been listed 40+ days. This is the most buyer-favorable negotiating environment in all of Box Elder County.

The $360K median and $175/sqft represent the absolute floor of Box Elder County's residential market — the lowest median price and the lowest price per square foot in the county. At Box Elder County's 0.55% property tax rate, the annual tax on a $360K Fielding home is approximately $1,980 — the lowest carrying cost of any incorporated community in the county.

For investors, the cap rates of 4.5–5.5% in Fielding are the strongest in Box Elder County for established residential inventory. The limitation is the small and thin tenant pool — Fielding's agricultural workforce rental demand is real but limited. Long-term holds (10+ years) capture both the modest appreciation (+3.2% annually) and the consistent yields. The investment analyzer models this strategy against Garland and Tremonton for comparison.

Median Sale Price
~$360,000
Box Elder County avg ~$385K.
Days on Market
32–55 days
Avg. list-to-contract. Varies by season.
Absorption Rate
~3.2 months
Months supply. Under 2 = seller advantage.
List-to-Sale Ratio
93–98%
Sale price as % of list.
Appreciation
+3.2%
Year-over-year median change.
Price / Sq Ft
~$175
Varies by zone, age, condition.
Financing in Fielding
Conventional
Up to $806,500
20% down = no PMI. Most common for move-up buyers.
FHA
Up to $524,225
3.5% down. DPA programs available.
VA Loan
No limit · Zero down
Veterans. Hill AFB employment keeps VA active in Box Elder.
Jumbo
$806,500+
For premium properties above conforming limit.
Education

Schools Serving
Fielding

Always verify school assignments with Box Elder School District before purchase.

High School · Box Elder SD
Bear River High School
Fielding students attend Bear River High School in Tremonton — approximately 16–20 minutes south via US-89. Box Elder School District provides bus transportation. Bear River High's strong FFA and agricultural education programs are particularly well-aligned with Fielding's agricultural community character. 4A classification with competitive athletics and solid academics.
Grades 9–12 · 4A
Middle School · Box Elder SD
Bear River Middle School
Serves the north county middle school population including Fielding students. Transportation to Tremonton provided by Box Elder SD.
Grades 7–9
Elementary · Box Elder SD
Fielding Elementary
Fielding Elementary is the city's own K–6 school — one of the smallest elementary campuses in Box Elder County, with class sizes that provide an unusually intimate early education experience. The school's community character reflects Fielding itself: long-term families, high parent engagement, and the close-knit dynamics of a very small agricultural community.
Grades K–6 · Very small classes
Higher Education
Utah State University (55 min via Logan Canyon route) · No rail transit
Higher education access from Fielding requires driving — Utah State University in Logan is approximately 55–65 minutes via US-89 east to Logan or via the US-91 route. Weber State University in Ogden is 65–75 minutes south. All higher education is long-commute from Fielding.
University Access
Commute

Getting From Fielding
to Where You Need to Be

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Destination
Drive Time
Route
Tremonton / Garland
14–20 min
US-89 S to Tremonton commercial corridor
Garland (south)
10–16 min
US-89 S — closest north county commercial
Bear River High School
16–20 min
South to Tremonton
Brigham City
32–42 min
US-89 S to Brigham City
Elwood (south)
8–12 min
Local roads south
Logan / USU (Cache Valley)
55–65 min
East via SR-30 or US-91 south then east
Ogden (downtown)
65–75 min
South to Brigham City then I-15 S
Local Highlights

What Fielding
Offers Day-to-Day

Fielding's Bear River Valley setting provides the agricultural landscape character that defines north Box Elder County — the city is surrounded by active hay fields, grain operations, and small dairy farms that give the community a genuine connection to Utah's agricultural heritage. The Bear River near the community provides fishing access and the riparian corridor that supports the valley's waterfowl and shorebird populations. The Box Elder County peach and cherry orchard belt, though centered further south near Brigham City, extends its agricultural identity northward through communities like Fielding.

Tremonton's complete commercial infrastructure — Walmart Supercenter, grocery, pharmacy, Post Foods employment, and the Bear River commercial corridor — is 14–20 minutes south, providing all necessary daily-needs access. The Golden Spike National Historical Park at Promontory Summit is 45–50 minutes southwest via I-84 from Tremonton — the most accessible major historical site for north Box Elder County residents. The community's annual summer celebrations and Bear River High School events provide the north county social calendar.

Most affordable Box Elder County cityBuyer's market — best terms in countyBear River Valley agricultural settingHorse-eligible parcels availableTremonton commercial — 16 minGolden Spike NHS — 48 minFielding Elementary — intimate classesBear River High FFA program
Buyer Questions

Frequently Asked Questions
About Buying in Fielding

Who is Fielding actually right for as a buyer?
Fielding is specifically right for buyers who want the most rural, most agricultural, most affordable community in Box Elder County and are genuinely comfortable with a 15-minute drive to Tremonton for all commercial needs. Remote workers who want maximum space per dollar, retirees seeking quiet rural Utah life, and agricultural workers employed in the Bear River Valley are the natural Fielding buyer profile. It is not appropriate for Wasatch Front daily commuters — Ogden is 65–75 minutes and Salt Lake City is 85–95 minutes.
What makes Fielding's buyer's market different from other small Utah communities?
Fielding's buyer's market is driven by the structural fact that supply modestly exceeds demand — the agricultural community has a stable population that does not generate significant turnover, meaning listings accumulate slower than buyers clear them. With only 2–5 homes listed at any time and 32–55 day average market times, sellers who need to move their property are reliably willing to negotiate. This is a market where your agent should specifically query properties that have been listed over 45 days and approach the seller's agent with direct below-asking offers.
Are there horse-keeping or agricultural animal options in Fielding?
Yes — several Fielding parcels, particularly on the city's agricultural fringe, are zoned to permit horses, chickens, and other agricultural animals. Box Elder County and Fielding City's agricultural zoning provisions apply. Verify the specific parcel's zoning designation with Box Elder County before purchasing with agricultural use intent. Large lot availability is higher in Fielding than in the more developed north county communities.
What is the school experience for Fielding students?
Fielding Elementary is one of Box Elder County's smallest K–6 campuses — class sizes can be extremely small, providing a very personalized early education. Bear River High School in Tremonton (16–20 min) provides the secondary education with strong FFA and agricultural programming. Box Elder SD provides bus transportation to both the middle school and high school. The educational experience reflects the community: intimate, agricultural in culture, and community-oriented.
What property taxes apply in Fielding?
Box Elder County's effective rate of approximately 0.55% applies in Fielding — roughly $1,980/year on a $360,000 home. This is the lowest annual property tax burden of any community in our Northern Utah coverage, combining the region's lowest median purchase price with Box Elder County's below-average tax rate. Use our mortgage calculator for full monthly PITI estimates.
Are there down payment assistance programs for Fielding?
Utah Housing Corporation programs apply throughout Box Elder County including Fielding. The FirstHome program for first-time buyers and HomeAgain for repeat buyers both work well at Fielding's $340K–$420K price range — the income limits for these programs accommodate most north Box Elder County household income profiles. VA financing is available for eligible veterans. At 3.5% FHA down on a $360K Fielding home, the cash requirement is approximately $12,600 — among the lowest of any incorporated Utah community. See our down payment assistance guide.
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