Homes for Sale in Sunset, Utah: A Local Buyer's Guide

The figures below come from public market and census sources, with each one linked so you can check the current reading yourself before you make an offer.

Average home value

$379,312Zillow Home Value Index, up 2.4% year over year (May 2026)Source: Zillow

Median sold price

$370,000Citywide median sale price, down about 3% year over yearSource: Realtor.com

Homes on the market

~32Active listings citywide plus roughly 10 rentals (June 2026)Source: Realtor.com

Population

5,567In about one square mile of northern Davis CountySource: U.S. Census ACS

Median household income

$74,250Median age in Sunset is 30.3 — younger than Utah overallSource: U.S. Census ACS

Owner-occupied homes

69.4%Average household size 3.2 people; median rent about $1,458Source: AreaVibes

Market figures move month to month. Sunset's cost of living index sits around 117 against a national average of 100, driven mostly by housing — still lower than the Davis County cities immediately south of it.

Most of Sunset was built between the 1950s and the 1970s to house Hill AFB families, so the streets are lined with brick ramblers and split-levels rather than modern two-story tract homes. That has practical consequences for buyers:

• Bigger lots. A fifth to a quarter of an acre is common, often fully fenced with mature trees — rare in newer Davis County builds.
• Finished basements. Many homes add two or three bedrooms and a family room downstairs, which is how a modest footprint becomes a 4- or 5-bedroom house.
• Solid brick construction. Low exterior maintenance and good thermal mass through Utah's hot summers and cold winters.
• Room to add value. Kitchens and baths vary widely from house to house, so an already-updated home is worth paying up for.

Sunset is served by the Davis School District, one of Utah's largest and longest-established districts. Neighborhood-area schools are:

• Doxey Elementary — the elementary school serving most of Sunset, within walking distance of many streets.
• North Davis Junior High — grades 7–9, in neighboring Clearfield.
• Clearfield High School — grades 10–12, a few minutes north, with the district's usual range of AP, CTE and athletics programs.

Charter and private options sit a short drive away in Layton and Clearfield, and Weber State University's Davis campus in Layton is about 15 minutes out for adult learners. Boundaries do get redrawn, so confirm the assigned school for a specific address with the Davis School District before you write an offer.

Sunset Park is the city's hub — ballfields, a playground and open lawn that hosts community events each summer. The paved Denver & Rio Grande Western Rail Trail runs nearby and is the easy option for walking, running and cycling without traffic.

Beyond city limits, the geography is the selling point: Antelope Island State Park is about 20 minutes west across the causeway, Snowbasin and Powder Mountain are under an hour east, and the Weber River and Pineview Reservoir make straightforward day trips. Clearfield's Aquatic Center and Layton's larger recreation facilities cover indoor swimming and youth sports leagues.

Sunset's location is the reason most buyers shortlist it. I-15 is about five minutes east via SR-193 or Antelope Drive, and SR-126 (Main Street) runs the length of the city as the north–south surface alternative when the freeway backs up. Typical drive times in normal traffic:

Times are approximate and assume off-peak traffic. Rush hour on I-15 southbound toward Salt Lake City can add 15–20 minutes.

The trade-off for larger lots and lower prices is age. When you tour homes for sale in Sunset, ask the listing agent when these were last replaced — the answers move the real cost of ownership more than anything cosmetic:

• Sewer lateral. Original clay lines from the 1960s are the most expensive surprise in this housing stock. A replaced sewer is a real selling point.
• Furnace and air conditioning. Original or 20+ year old systems are near the end of their service life.
• Roof and windows. Ask for the age of the roof and whether windows have been upgraded from single pane.
• Electrical panel. Older panels may need updating before adding a heat pump, EV charger or basement remodel.
• Drainage and grading. Check that the lot slopes away from the foundation, especially on homes with finished basements.

If Sunset's inventory is thin the week you're shopping, the same commute radius includes Clinton (newer builds, slightly larger homes), Clearfield (similar prices, more rentals and shopping), Layton (more amenities, higher prices), Roy and Syracuse (family subdivisions toward the lake) and Kaysville (the priciest of the group). Prices generally rise as you move south and east, so Sunset tends to be the value play among them.

For a deeper look at day-to-day life here, read the Living in Sunset, Utah neighborhood guide, or the detailed Sunset schools, parks, shopping and amenities guide for where families actually spend their week. If you are filtering listings by ZIP code, the Sunset 84015 ZIP code and street guide explains why Sunset addresses show up as Clearfield and how to read the street grid.

What do homes for sale in Sunset, UT typically look like?

Sunset's housing stock is mostly mid-century brick ramblers and split-levels built from the 1950s through the 1970s, on lots that are often larger than newer subdivisions nearby. Many have finished basements with extra bedrooms, which is why 4- and 5-bedroom listings are common here.

Is Sunset, Utah a good place to buy near Hill Air Force Base?

It is one of the closest residential cities to the base. The Hill AFB West Gate is roughly 10 minutes from most Sunset streets, so active-duty families, contractors and civilian DoD employees frequently buy here to keep the commute short.

Which school district serves Sunset, Utah?

Sunset is served by the Davis School District. Neighborhood-area schools include Doxey Elementary, North Davis Junior High and Clearfield High School, with charter and private options a short drive away in Layton and Clearfield.

How far is Sunset from Salt Lake City and Ogden?

I-15 is about five minutes east of Sunset. Downtown Ogden is roughly 15 minutes north and Salt Lake City about 30 minutes south in normal traffic. The FrontRunner commuter rail station in Clearfield is a short drive for car-free trips into Salt Lake.

What should I check before making an offer on an older Sunset home?

Because much of the housing stock is 50+ years old, ask about the big-ticket items: the sewer line, furnace, air conditioning, roof, electrical panel and windows. Homes where those have already been replaced save you the cost and disruption later.