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Vacation Rental Properties for Sale in Monticello, Utah
Monticello sits at 7,000 feet on the eastern flank of the Abajo Mountains in San Juan County, and its position is exactly why investors look here for nightly-rental property. The town is roughly an hour south of Moab, 50 miles from the Needles District of Canyonlands, and within easy reach of Natural Bridges National Monument, Bears Ears, Hovenweep, and the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Travelers who can't find lodging in Moab — or who don't want to pay Moab prices — routinely base out of Monticello, which means demand exists without the saturation and regulatory headaches that have hit Grand County. Summer highs sit in the 80s rather than Moab's triple digits, and the cooler nights are a real selling point in guest reviews.
Inventory tends to be modest: a mix of older single-family homes on quarter-acre lots near Main Street, newer builds on the south and west edges of town, and the occasional cabin or acreage property closer to the Abajos. Buyers underwriting a vacation rental here should pay close attention to current San Juan County and Monticello City short-term rental rules, HOA restrictions where they apply, and whether the property is on municipal water and sewer versus well and septic. Winter slows down meaningfully — this is high desert with real snow — so most operators plan around an April-through-October peak. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
June 2026 · Monticello market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Monticello right now.
Median sale
$286,250
1 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
12 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
103.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
17
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About vacation rental properties in Monticello.
Does Monticello allow short-term vacation rentals? ▾
San Juan County and the City of Monticello have been more permissive than many Wasatch Front towns, largely because tourism to the nearby parks drives the local economy. Zoning and nightly-rental licensing rules do change, so confirm current requirements with Monticello City and San Juan County before closing — some zones require a conditional use permit.
Why is Monticello a viable short-term rental market? ▾
It sits roughly 50 miles from the Needles District of Canyonlands, an hour from Moab, and minutes from the Abajo (Blue) Mountains. Travelers heading to Natural Bridges, Bears Ears, and Hovenweep use Monticello as a cheaper, quieter base than Moab, which keeps occupancy steady from April through October.
What does a rental-suitable home cost in Monticello? ▾
Most single-family homes that work as nightly rentals trade in the mid $300Ks to high $500Ks, with cabins and larger guest-capacity homes pushing higher. Prices run noticeably below Moab for comparable square footage, which is the main reason investors look here.
How is the seasonality for bookings? ▾
Peak demand runs March through late October, with shoulder bumps around Easter, Memorial Day, and fall colors in the Abajos. Winter is slow — Monticello sits at 7,000 feet and gets real snow — so most operators underwrite to roughly 7-8 strong months and treat winter as bonus income.
Do I need to be on city water and sewer? ▾
Inside city limits, yes — and that's preferable for nightly rentals because guest water use on a well or septic can create problems. Properties just outside town may be on well and septic, so factor inspection and capacity into your offer.
How many vacation-ready listings are typically active? ▾
Monticello is a small market — usually a handful of homes at any given time meet the size, condition, and zoning profile investors want. The active list below updates from the MLS, so it reflects what's currently available rather than what sold last season.