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BYU-ADJACENT DUPLEX | $43,200 ANNUAL INCOME Fully rented student housing operation near Brigham Young University This well-located Provo duplex offers an ideal blend of space inside and out. The upper unit features two comfortable bedrooms filled with natural light, an open and functional living area, and a layout that feels both welcoming and efficient, perfect for owner-occupants, students, or long-term renters. The hardwood floors were recently refinished, and a new tile backsplash was installed in the kitchen. New tile was installed in the bathroom along with a new vanity. The lower unit features three bedrooms, creating excellent income potential or room for extended living arrangements. With a separate living space and a proven rental-friendly layout, this duplex is well-suited for investors looking to maximize cash flow or buyers seeking a smart house-hacking opportunity. New A/C unit and new dishwasher in the basement, as well as new landscaping and new sprinkler system. Just minutes from campus, dining, shopping, and public transportation, this property delivers the convenience that Provo renters consistently seek. This 5-bedroom duplex generates $43,200 per year from established student tenants. Lower unit (3BR) is fully furnished. Upper unit (2BR) has exclusive use of the backyard. INCOME BREAKDOWN Upper Unit (2BR/1BA): $1,800/month Lower Unit (3BR/1BA): $1,800/month Total Monthly: $3,600 Annual Gross: $43,200 Owner pays utilities, including internet. The property is currently rented and has a history of full occupancy. The Upper Unit lease expires at the end of March 2026, and the Lower Unit lease expires at the end of August 2026. WHAT'S INCLUDED All furniture from the lower unit: Beds, dressers, desks, chairs, lamps in every bedroom Living room couch, TV stand, poofs Kitchen barstools Washer and dryer All appliances Upper Unit includes washer/dryer and appliances. Furniture value: $7,000+ RECENT WORK COMPLETED Upper unit: Hardwood floors refinished throughout New tile backsplash in kitchen New floor tile and vanity in the bathroom Recently painted bright white Lower unit: New A/C system installed New dishwasher Updated appliances New dryer New fan lights Recently painted bright while Both units: New landscaping across entire property New sprinkler system installed New Siding New electrical panel Newer Roof (2015) Total investment in improvements: $37,000+ LOCATION DETAILS On established street in Provost neighborhood University Avenue shopping and restaurants within blocks City bus stops nearby 1,600 square feet total 0.14 acres Built 1944 WHO THIS WORKS FOR Local investors who manage properties: You collect $3,600/month, handle student turnover between semesters, and replace furniture as needed. House hackers: Live in one unit (your choice of 2BR or 3BR), collect $1,800/month from the other side. This pays a large part of the mortgage. Student housing operators: You already know the BYU furnished market. This property is already working. WHAT YOU'RE BUYING A functioning business. Not a fixer. Not a conversion project. The tenants are paying. The furniture is there. The recent renovation work is done. BYU has 30,000 students. Furnished housing near campus rents fast and stays full. This property proves it-currently 100% occupied with quality tenants paying market rates. PROPERTY SPECS Address: 1243 E 520 S, Provo, UT 84606 Type: Up/down duplex Total bedrooms: 5 Total bathrooms: 2 Square footage: 1,600 Lot size: 0.14 acres Year built: 1944 Parking Spaces: 4 Zoning: Non-Conforming duplex Crucial Zoning Note: This is a Non-Conforming Duplex. This property was legally built as a duplex in 1944, before current zoning requirements. The duplex use is grandfathered and permanent. Property can be maintained, renovated, and sold as a duplex indefinitely. Properties like this-already furnished, already rented, already making money-sell fast in the BYU corridor because they require zero work to start c
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1243 E 520 S
General
- Price: $525,000
- Taxes: $2,577
- Status: Under Contract
- Type: Duplex
- Source: WFR
- MLS ID: 2127183
- Updated: 12/18/2025
- Added to Site: 33 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Disposal, Kitchen: Second, Kitchen: Updated, Range/Oven: Free Stdng., Dishwasher: Built-In, Smart Thermostat(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Additional Information
- Equipment: Storage Shed(s), Window Coverings
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Basement Entrance, Double Pane Windows
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 5
- Parking Features: Covered, Parking: Uncovered
Location
- Area: Provo; Mamth; Springville
- County: Utah
- Subdivision: WASATCH GARDENS
- Cross Streets: 520
- Direction Faces: South
School Information
- Elem School District: Provo
- Midd School District: Provo
- High School District: Provo
- Elementary School: Provost
- Middle School: Centennial
- High School: Timpview
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Gas: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer: Connected, Sewer: Public
- Water: Culinary
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Sewer: Public, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Up And Down
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Blinds
- Square Feet: 1,600
- Living Area: 1,600 Sq. Ft.
- Current Bldg. Use: Residential
- Year Built: 1944
- Property Condition: Blt./Standing
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,098.4
- Lot Size: .14
- Landscape: Landscaping: Full
- Topography: Curb & Gutter, Fenced: Full, Road: Paved, Sidewalks, Sprinkler: Auto-Full
- Lot Features: Curb & Gutter, Fenced: Full, Road: Paved, Sidewalks, Sprinkler: Auto-Full
- Trees/Vegetation: Landscaping: Full
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,577
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Inclusions: Ceiling Fan, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Storage Shed(s), Washer, Window Coverings, Smart Thermostat(s)
- Property ID: 55-006-0020
Listed by Chapman-Richards & Associates, Inc.
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Schools
Schools serving 1243 E 520 S
School District:Provo School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Provost School 629 South 1000 East, Provo, UT 84606 | K-6 | 0.2 mi |
Eschool@Provo School District 280 West 940 North, Provo, UT 84604 | K-12 | 1.9 mi |
Centennial Middle School 305 East 2320 North, Provo, UT 84604 | 7-8 | 2.8 mi |
Timpview High School 3570 N 650 E, Provo, UT 84604 | 9-12 | 3.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1243 E 520 S
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/16/2025
Listed
$525,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1243 E 520 S
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,577
—
$467,700
85%
2024
$2,568
—
$252,780
1%
2023
$2,579
27%
$250,305
-28%
2021
$2,032
-17%
$346,700
45%
2022
$2,436
20%
$238,370
-23%
2021
$2,032
17%
$309,700
95%
2019
$1,732
17%
$158,455
15%
2018
$1,485
5%
$137,775
5%
2017
$1,414
11%
$131,120
19%
2016
$1,276
33%
$110,275
26%
2014
$957
6%
$87,175
14%
2013
$901
—
$76,615
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1243 E 520 S, Provo, UT 84606 (MLS# 2127183) is a Duplex property with 5 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 1243 E 520 S is currently listed for $525,000 and was received on December 16, 2025. Want to learn more about 1243 E 520 S? Do you have questions about finding other Duplex real estate for sale in Provo? You can browse all Provo real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

