Homes with Acreage for Sale in Kanarraville, Utah
Kanarraville sits just off I-15 between Cedar City and New Harmony, a town of roughly 350 people tucked against the red cliffs at the south end of Iron County. It's the kind of place where parcels are measured in acres rather than square feet, and most of the homes that come up for sale carry one to ten acres of usable land — sometimes more if the property backs up against BLM ground. Water rights, irrigation shares from Kanarra Creek, and zoning that still allows horses, chickens, and outbuildings are the practical reasons buyers shop here instead of a subdivision in Cedar City fifteen minutes north. Elevation runs around 5,500 feet, so you get four real seasons, cooler summer nights than St. George, and snow that usually melts off the valley floor within a few days.
Most acreage listings in Kanarraville fall between the $600,000s and $1.5M depending on the house, the water situation, and whether the land is fenced and set up for livestock. The famous Kanarraville Falls trailhead brings hikers through town, but life here is quiet — Iron County School District buses run to Cedar City schools, and SUU, the regional hospital, and the airport are all a short drive up the freeway. If you want pasture, a shop, and views of the Pine Valley range without committing to true off-grid living, this is one of the more practical pockets in southern Utah. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · Kanarraville market
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About homes with acreage in Kanarraville.
How much acreage do homes in Kanarraville typically include? ▾
Most residential properties in Kanarraville sit on one to five acres, with a handful of larger ranch-style parcels running ten to forty acres on the edges of town. Lots backing the foothills sometimes border BLM or state trust land, which effectively expands your usable space without raising taxes.
Do these properties come with water rights or irrigation shares? ▾
Many do, but it varies parcel by parcel. Kanarra Creek feeds a local irrigation system and shares are tied to specific properties — always confirm in writing during the disclosure period. Culinary water comes from the town system; outlying acreage may rely on a well, which affects what you can legally irrigate.
Can I keep horses, livestock, or build a shop on Kanarraville acreage? ▾
Yes. Kanarraville's zoning is rural-residential and accommodates horses, chickens, small livestock, and detached shops or barns on most parcels over an acre. Setbacks and building height limits still apply, so check with the town clerk before drawing up plans for a large outbuilding.
What's the commute to Cedar City and St. George like? ▾
Cedar City is about 12 miles north on I-15 — roughly 15 minutes to SUU or the hospital. St. George is around 45 minutes south. The freeway access is the main reason buyers pick Kanarraville over more remote acreage in places like Beryl or Modena.
How is the climate different from St. George at this elevation? ▾
Kanarraville sits near 5,500 feet, so summer highs typically top out in the upper 80s to low 90s instead of the 100s you get down in Washington County. Winters bring real frost and occasional snow, but the valley floor usually clears quickly. It's a comfortable climate for pasture, fruit trees, and a garden.
How many acreage listings are usually active in Kanarraville at one time? ▾
Inventory is thin — often only a handful of qualifying properties are on the market at any given moment, sometimes zero. Setting up a saved search and being ready to move quickly when something hits the MLS is the realistic approach in a town this small.