In all, 2,581 single-family homes changed hands in the April-May-June period, down from 3,590 in the same period last year, according to the Salt Lake Board of Realtors.

Board president Jillinda Bowers attributes the drop in sales and prices to last year's "reckless lending" that artificially inflated sales beyond normal levels. Lending standards have tightened since then, making it more difficult for many to qualify for a home loan.

In Davis County, sales of single-family homes in the second quarter fell nearly 26 percent to 859 units. The median selling price was down nearly 2 percent to $225,000.

Tooele Count registered the largest decline in home sales of all Wasatch Front counties. Sales in that county fell nearly 36 percent to 187 units. The county also had the largest decline in median selling prices of 6 percent to $183,300.

Prices were down 4 percent in Utah County, to a median of $235,000. Sales were off nearly 29 percent to 983 units.

Despite a more than 30 percent decline in unit sales in Weber County, prices were up 4.3 percent over last year. Weber County has the lowest median selling price along the Wasatch Front.