Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in Monticello, Utah

Monticello sits at 7,069 feet in San Juan County, tucked against the Abajo Mountains in Utah's southeast corner. It's a small ranching and farming town of around 2,000 people, with a cooler climate than most of southern Utah — real winters with snow, summer highs in the 80s, and aspens turning gold by late September. The housing stock reflects the town's history: mid-century ranch homes, older farmhouses on larger lots, and a handful of stone and brick homes from the early 1900s when Monticello served as the San Juan County seat. Many of these properties have been owned by the same families for decades, which is exactly why fixer uppers come on the market here at prices that would seem impossible along the Wasatch Front — often well under $250,000 for homes that need real work.

Buyers drawn to fixer uppers in Monticello tend to fall into a few camps: folks looking for an affordable second home near Canyonlands, the Bears Ears area, and Blue Mountain skiing; remote workers wanting acreage and quiet; and investors eyeing short-term rental potential given the town's position between Moab and Mesa Verde. Worth knowing before you buy: contractor availability is limited this far from a metro area, well and septic systems are common outside town, and the elevation means insulation and heating systems deserve a close look during inspection. Browse the active listings below, and reach out if you'd like a walkthrough on any of these properties.