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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Kanosh, Utah
Kanosh sits at the south end of Millard County, tucked against the Pahvant Range about 170 miles south of Salt Lake City and 15 minutes off I-15 at the Cove Fort exit. It's a town of roughly 500 people, originally settled by Mormon pioneers and named after the Pahvant Ute chief, and the surrounding land has always been about agriculture, livestock, and elbow room. Acreage parcels here typically run from a few irrigated acres up the bench to larger ranch-style holdings backing to BLM and Fishlake National Forest land. Water shares from Kanosh Irrigation Company are the make-or-break detail on most properties — a parcel without shares is a very different purchase than one with deeded water for pasture or hay.
Buyers drawn to Kanosh acreage are usually after something specific: room for horses or cattle, a hay operation, a hunting base camp close to the Pahvant elk unit, or simply a quiet build site with Wasatch-style mountain views minus the Wasatch Front prices. Winters are milder than northern Utah (elevation around 5,000 feet), summers are dry and hot, and the night skies are dark enough to see the Milky Way without effort. Fillmore is 12 miles north for groceries, fuel, and the hospital; Beaver is 35 miles south. Cell service is decent, and Starlink has solved the internet question for most rural parcels. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in and around Kanosh.
June 2026 · Kanosh market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Kanosh right now.
Median sale
$260,000
1 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
83.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
6
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Kanosh.
How much land typically comes with an acreage property in Kanosh? ▾
Most listings fall into two buckets: smaller in-town or bench parcels of 1 to 5 acres with a home and outbuildings, and larger holdings of 10 to 80+ acres on the valley floor or backing to public land. Old homestead splits and ranchettes are the most common configurations.
Do Kanosh acreage properties usually include water rights? ▾
Many do, but never assume. Kanosh Irrigation Company shares are the primary surface water source, and the number of shares determines how many acres you can actually irrigate. Culinary water is handled by the town for in-town lots, while outlying parcels typically rely on private wells — confirm both before writing an offer.
Can I run livestock or horses on Kanosh acreage? ▾
Yes. Millard County zoning in and around Kanosh is agricultural-friendly, and horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and poultry are standard. Larger parcels often have existing corrals, loafing sheds, or hay barns already in place, which saves significant setup cost.
What's the proximity to public land for hunting and recreation? ▾
Kanosh is right at the edge of the Pahvant elk and deer unit, with Fishlake National Forest and large BLM tracts within a few miles east of town. Many acreage properties either border public land directly or sit within a short drive of trailheads, which is a major draw for hunters and OHV riders.
How does pricing compare to acreage closer to the Wasatch Front? ▾
Significantly lower. Land in Kanosh often trades for a fraction of what comparable acreage costs in Utah, Wasatch, or Summit counties, though prices have climbed as remote workers and out-of-state buyers have discovered Millard County. Homes with usable water and outbuildings command the strongest premiums.
Is financing harder on rural acreage properties here? ▾
It can be. Conventional lenders sometimes cap acreage or require the appraisal to focus on the home's value rather than the land. USDA Rural Development loans work well in Kanosh, and local lenders in Fillmore and Beaver are familiar with ag-style appraisals. Cash and farm credit are also common on larger parcels.