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Centerfield, Utah

Homes with Acreage for Sale in Centerfield, Utah

Centerfield sits in the Sanpete Valley just south of Gunnison, where the San Pitch River bottoms open into hay ground, alfalfa fields, and small family farms backed by the Pahvant Range to the west and the Wasatch Plateau to the east. Acreage here isn't a luxury upgrade the way it is along the Wasatch Front — it's how most of the town has always been laid out. Original homesteads on one to five acres are common inside the city limits, and parcels of 10, 20, or 40 acres show up regularly on the edges of town toward Axtell and Gunnison. Elevation runs about 5,150 feet, so summers are warm and dry with cold, snowy winters, and the growing season is short but workable for pasture, hay, orchards, and serious gardens.

Buyers looking at acreage in Centerfield are usually after a real working setup: irrigation shares through the Gunnison Irrigation Company, room for horses or 4-H animals, a shop or barn, and enough separation from neighbors to run equipment without complaints. Water rights matter more than square footage here, and the difference between a parcel with deeded shares and one without can be tens of thousands of dollars. Prices stay reasonable compared to Utah County or Washington County, which is a big part of why remote workers and retirees from the Wasatch Front keep showing up. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in and around Centerfield.

April 2026 · Centerfield market

Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Centerfield right now.

Full Centerfield market report
Median sale
$340,000
2 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
22 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
13
active + pending

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Active listings

Common questions

About homes with acreage in Centerfield.

How much land typically comes with an acreage property in Centerfield?

Most acreage listings in Centerfield fall in the 1 to 10 acre range, with a smaller number of larger parcels of 20+ acres on the edges of town toward Gunnison or out along Highway 89. Lots inside the original townsite tend to be a half-acre to two acres with mature trees, while newer splits on the outskirts are flatter, more open ground suited to pasture or hay.

Do these properties usually come with water rights or shares?

Many do, and water is the single most important thing to verify before writing an offer. Look for shares in the Gunnison Irrigation Company or secondary water tied to the parcel, plus a culinary connection through Centerfield City or a permitted well. Acreage without irrigation water is significantly less useful and prices reflect that.

Can I keep horses, cattle, or chickens on Centerfield acreage?

Yes, agricultural use is the norm here and Sanpete County zoning is friendly to livestock on parcels of roughly an acre or more. Horses, a few head of cattle, sheep, chickens, and 4-H animals are common. Confirm the specific zoning (A-1, RA-1, etc.) and any city-specific limits if the parcel sits inside Centerfield's incorporated boundary.

What do acreage homes in Centerfield generally cost?

Pricing swings widely based on water, outbuildings, and home condition. A modest older home on one to three irrigated acres often runs in the $400,000s to mid $500,000s, while updated homes on 5+ acres with a shop and full water shares can push into the $700,000s and beyond. Bare land with water trades separately.

How far is Centerfield from larger job centers and services?

Centerfield sits in the Sanpete Valley about 2 miles south of Gunnison, roughly 30 minutes to Richfield, an hour to Nephi, and about 2 hours to Provo or the Salt Lake airport. Most buyers here either work locally (Gunnison prison, schools, agriculture, Moroni turkey plant) or work remotely and trade commute time for land and quiet.

What should I inspect on a rural Centerfield property that wouldn't matter in town?

Septic system age and drain field condition, well depth and recovery rate (or culinary tap fees if connecting to city), irrigation turn schedules, fence lines, and the actual deeded water shares rather than just verbal history. Also check flood irrigation patterns on neighboring fields, since runoff can affect low corners of a pasture.