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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Brian Head, Utah
Brian Head sits at roughly 9,800 feet, making it the highest-elevation town in Utah and one of the few places in the state where acreage comes wrapped in spruce-fir forest instead of sagebrush. Most large parcels here back to Dixie National Forest land or sit along the ridges above Navajo and Giant Steps lifts, which means buyers shopping for acreage are usually after privacy, tree cover, and direct access to snowmobile and ATV trails rather than pasture or agricultural use. The growing season is short (frosts are possible any month of the year), so these lots are rarely farmed — they function more like mountain compounds, with room for detached garages, guest cabins, and equipment storage for snow-country living.
Pricing on acreage properties in Brian Head typically runs well above the town's condo-heavy median because the inventory is thin and many of the larger lots are in Bear Flat, Aspen Ridge, or the upper Steam Engine area. Buyers should plan for real mountain logistics: private road maintenance agreements, propane or wood heat, well and septic on some parcels, and snow loads that drive engineering decisions. Cedar City and I-15 are about 30 miles down SR-143, and the St. George airport is roughly 90 minutes south, so this is a true mountain retreat rather than a commuter location. Browse the active acreage listings below to see what's currently on the market in Brian Head.
May 2026 · Brian Head market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Brian Head right now.
Median sale
$490,000
6 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
55 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
94.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
60
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Brian Head.
What counts as an acreage property in Brian Head? ▾
Most MLS searches in Brian Head treat anything from about half an acre and up as acreage, since the typical town lot is much smaller and condos dominate inventory. True multi-acre parcels are relatively rare and tend to cluster in Bear Flat, Aspen Ridge, and pockets bordering Dixie National Forest.
Can I build a barn, shop, or guest cabin on Brian Head acreage? ▾
It depends on the zoning district and the HOA, if any. Some areas allow detached garages and accessory structures for snowmobiles, side-by-sides, and equipment, while others restrict outbuildings. Check with Brian Head Town planning and review CC&Rs before assuming you can add structures.
Are these lots usable year-round given the snow? ▾
Brian Head averages over 300 inches of snow per season, so year-round access depends on whether the road to the property is plowed by the town, the HOA, or privately. Some acreage parcels on outer roads become sled-in only from December through April, which is a feature for some buyers and a deal-breaker for others.
Do acreage homes here have well and septic or town utilities? ▾
It varies parcel by parcel. Properties closer to the town core are typically on Brian Head municipal water and sewer, while more remote acreage may be on private well and septic. Confirm utilities, water shares, and any shared system agreements during due diligence.
What do acreage properties in Brian Head typically sell for? ▾
Pricing depends heavily on whether the parcel is improved. Raw acreage lots have traded in the low-to-mid six figures, while built homes on multi-acre parcels with forest frontage commonly run well into seven figures. Inventory is thin, so comps can vary widely month to month.
Is acreage in Brian Head a good short-term rental investment? ▾
Brian Head is one of the more STR-friendly mountain towns in Utah, and ski-season and summer-festival demand is real. That said, larger acreage homes off the main lift corridors rent at lower occupancy than ski-in/ski-out condos, so the investment math leans more toward personal use with rental offset rather than pure cash flow.