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Homes with Acreage for Sale in La Sal, Utah
La Sal sits in San Juan County at roughly 7,000 feet, tucked between the La Sal Mountains and the red rock country east of Moab. This is genuine high-desert ranch territory — think juniper, sage, open grazing land, and views that run from snowcapped peaks down to the canyons. Most parcels here come with real acreage because the area was settled as ranching country and never subdivided into traditional suburban lots. Buyers shopping La Sal are typically looking at 5, 20, 40, even 160+ acre tracts, often with a mix of pasture, treed sections, and BLM or National Forest abutting the back fence. Water rights, well depth, and whether power runs to the property are the questions that actually matter out here.
The lifestyle trade-off is straightforward: you give up grocery stores and quick commutes for space, quiet, and direct access to the Manti-La Sal National Forest for hunting, horseback riding, and snowmobiling. Moab is about 30 miles northwest for shopping, the regional airport, and hospital access; Monticello sits roughly 20 miles south. Winters bring real snow at this elevation, summers stay cooler than Moab by 10-15 degrees, and the night skies are some of the darkest in the Lower 48. Acreage properties in La Sal range widely in price depending on water, improvements, and whether a livable home is already on the land. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · La Sal market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in La Sal right now.
Median sale
$158,000
1 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
201 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
102.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
4
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in La Sal.
How much land do La Sal acreage properties typically include? ▾
Parcels here usually run from 5 acres on the small end to 40, 80, or several hundred acres for working ranches and recreational holdings. Many properties border or sit within easy reach of Manti-La Sal National Forest and BLM ground, which effectively extends what you can ride or hunt without owning every acre yourself.
Is water rights an issue I need to ask about? ▾
Yes — in this part of San Juan County, water is the single biggest variable in property value. Confirm whether the listing includes shares in the La Sal Mountain irrigation system, a producing well with a state-approved water right, or a cistern fed by hauled water. The listing agent should be able to provide the water right number for verification with the Utah Division of Water Rights.
What's the elevation and growing season like? ▾
La Sal sits around 7,000 feet, so expect cool nights even in July and a short growing season — roughly late May through mid-September for frost-free days. That climate suits hay, pasture, and cold-hardy gardens rather than row crops, and it keeps summer temperatures 15-20 degrees cooler than Moab down in the valley.
How far is La Sal from Moab and the nearest airport? ▾
Moab is about 35 miles northwest via US-191 and La Sal Loop Road, roughly a 45-minute drive. Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY) north of Moab handles regional flights; Grand Junction is about two hours and offers more commercial options.
Can I run livestock on these properties? ▾
Most acreage parcels in La Sal are zoned for agricultural use and support cattle, horses, sheep, or a small hobby herd. Some listings also come with grazing permits on adjacent forest or BLM allotments, which is a significant asset worth asking about specifically — those permits transfer with conditions and add real carrying capacity.
Is high-speed internet available out here? ▾
Coverage is improving but spotty. Emery Telcom and fixed wireless providers serve parts of the area, and Starlink has become the practical default for remote parcels. Cell signal varies by ridge and draw — verify carrier coverage at the actual building site before assuming you can work remotely from the property.