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Homes with Views for Sale in Manila, Utah
Manila sits in the far northeast corner of Utah, tucked between the red cliffs of Sheep Creek Canyon and the north shore of Flaming Gorge Reservoir. View properties here aren't subdivision view lots — they're working with a 91-mile-long reservoir, the Uinta Mountains rising to the south, and exposed red and tan sandstone walls on three sides. Homes along Highway 43 and up the bench toward Lucerne Valley typically catch reservoir water views, while parcels closer to Sheep Creek look straight into the canyon's geological fold. Elevation runs around 6,400 feet, so summers stay cooler than St. George or even Vernal, and winters bring real snow.
Buyers shopping Manila view homes are usually after one of three things: a fishing and boating base camp for Flaming Gorge, a quiet retirement spot with serious scenery, or a short-term rental in a market that fills up every summer weekend. The town itself has a population under 350, so expect a gas station, a couple of restaurants and lodges, and a long drive to a full grocery store — Rock Springs, Wyoming is the closest sizable town at about an hour north. Inventory is thin and seasonal, with most new listings hitting the MLS between April and August. Browse the active listings below to see which view properties are currently available, and pay attention to whether the view faces the Gorge, the cliffs, or the Uintas — each has a different feel.
June 2026 · Manila market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Manila right now.
Median sale
$165,000
1 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
26 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
91.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
20
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with views in Manila.
What kind of views can I expect from homes in Manila? ▾
Most view properties here look out over Flaming Gorge Reservoir, the red rock cliffs of Sheep Creek Canyon, or the Uinta Mountains to the south. Some lots sit high enough on the bench to catch all three. Cliff-and-water combinations are the most common, since Manila sits just north of the Gorge along Highway 44.
Are view homes in Manila mostly primary residences or vacation properties? ▾
It's a mix leaning toward second homes and short-term rentals. Manila has a year-round population under 350, so a large share of view properties are owned by buyers from the Wasatch Front, Colorado, or Wyoming who use them seasonally for fishing, boating, and hunting.
How does elevation affect view homes here? ▾
Manila sits at roughly 6,400 feet, and lots climbing the bench toward Lucerne Valley or the cliffs gain elevation quickly. Higher parcels get bigger sightlines but also more wind exposure and snow load, so check the roof, heating system, and well depth on anything perched up high.
Is water available on rural view lots outside town? ▾
It varies. Properties inside Manila town limits typically have culinary water; parcels out toward Lucerne, Sheep Creek, or the county roads often rely on wells or cisterns. Ask for the water rights documentation and recent well logs before writing an offer on an outlying view property.
How far is Manila from a larger town or airport? ▾
Rock Springs, Wyoming is about 65 miles north and has the nearest commercial airport and full-service hospital. Vernal is roughly 65 miles south. Salt Lake City is about a four-hour drive, which is part of why prices here run lower than view properties closer to the Wasatch Front.
What's the price range on view homes in Manila right now? ▾
View cabins and homes typically run from the upper $300s for smaller A-frames and older builds up past $1M for larger lakefront-adjacent properties with acreage. Lot-only listings with Gorge views are also common in the $80K–$250K range if you'd rather build.