Investment Properties for Sale in Carbonville, Utah

Carbonville sits just north of Price in Carbon County, an unincorporated community shaped by a century of coal mining and rail work along the Price River. For investors, the appeal here is straightforward: entry prices are among the lowest on the Utah MLS, often well below $300,000 for single-family homes, with some older properties trading in the low $100s. That math pencils out in ways the Wasatch Front simply can't match anymore. Rental demand comes from a steady mix of Utah State University Eastern students in Price, Castleview Hospital staff, energy-sector workers tied to the remaining mines and the Huntington and Hunter power plants, and BLM and forest service personnel who rotate through the region. The county seat is five minutes south, and SR-6 puts Provo about 90 minutes away when tenants need a bigger city.

The lifestyle pitch for tenants is real, not hypothetical: dry high-desert climate at roughly 5,500 feet, four genuine seasons without Wasatch Front traffic, and quick access to the San Rafael Swell, Nine Mile Canyon, and Scofield Reservoir for fishing and snowmobiling. That keeps turnover lower than you'd expect in a small market. Most Carbonville housing stock is mid-century ranch-style on larger lots, which means room for ADUs, shop space, or long-term value-add work. Property taxes in Carbon County run lower than the state average, another factor that helps cash flow. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out if you'd like rent comps or a closer look at any specific property.