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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Erda, Utah
Erda is one of the last places within commuting distance of Salt Lake City where buyers can still get real land without driving over a mountain pass. Sitting in Tooele Valley between Lake Point and Tooele City along the SR-36 corridor, Erda incorporated as a city in 2022 specifically to protect its large-lot, semi-rural character against the higher-density growth pushing in from Stansbury Park and Grantsville. That means acreage parcels here — typically 1 to 5+ acres — tend to come with the things land buyers actually want: room for horses, outbuildings, RV parking, a shop, a pasture, and unobstructed views of the Oquirrhs to the east and the Stansbury Range to the west.
Climate-wise, Erda runs hot and dry in summer (90s common in July) and cold with moderate snow in winter, with elevation around 4,500 feet. That matters for acreage owners because irrigation water rights, well capacity, and pasture management are real considerations — not afterthoughts. Most listings in this category are single-family homes on 1-5 acres, with a smaller pool of true horse properties on 5-10+ acres and the occasional working hobby farm. Commute time to the Salt Lake International Airport runs about 35 minutes in clear traffic. Browse the current acreage listings below to see what's active, and reach out if you'd like help comparing water rights, zoning, or outbuilding allowances between specific parcels.
May 2026 · Erda market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Erda right now.
Median sale
$640,000
5 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
59 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
25
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Erda.
How much land do most acreage properties in Erda sit on? ▾
Erda parcels typically run from 1 to 5 acres, with a meaningful share of horse properties at 5+ acres. The original township zoning (now under Erda's incorporated city government as of 2022) was built around large-lot residential, so you'll see far fewer quarter-acre subdivisions here than in Stansbury Park or Tooele City just down the road.
Can I keep horses, chickens, or other livestock on an Erda acreage property? ▾
On most lots of an acre or more, yes — horses, chickens, goats, and similar animals are generally allowed under Erda's residential-agricultural zoning, with stocking limits tied to acreage. Always verify the specific zoning (RR-1, RR-5, A-20, etc.) on the parcel before writing an offer, since setback and animal-unit rules vary.
What's the water situation for irrigation on these properties? ▾
Water rights are the single biggest variable in Erda. Some parcels include secondary/irrigation shares through Grantsville Irrigation or private wells, while others rely solely on culinary water — which makes pasture and landscaping expensive to maintain. Ask for a copy of the water right or share certificate during due diligence; it materially affects both usability and resale value.
How long is the commute from Erda to Salt Lake City? ▾
Erda sits about 35 miles southwest of downtown SLC via I-80 and SR-36, roughly a 40-50 minute drive outside of rush hour. Morning eastbound traffic through Lake Point and the Stansbury area can add 15-20 minutes, which is worth factoring in if you work on the Wasatch Front.
What do acreage homes in Erda typically cost? ▾
Pricing varies widely based on land size, water rights, and whether the home is a newer custom build or an older farmhouse. Most acreage listings fall in the high $600Ks to $1.4M range, with larger horse properties and newer builds on 5+ acres pushing higher. Raw or partially improved lots also come up periodically.
Are these properties on septic and well, or city utilities? ▾
It's a mix. Many older Erda acreage homes are on private well and septic, while newer builds increasingly connect to culinary water through the local water district. Septic system age, drain field location, and well depth/output should all be inspected — a low-producing well can be a real problem on a property where you're planning pasture or a large garden.