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Homes Under $300,000 in Paragonah, Utah
Paragonah is a small farming town just north of Parowan in Iron County, sitting at about 5,800 feet on the edge of the Parowan Valley. The whole community is home to roughly 500 people, so the inventory here is thin by design — most lots are larger acreage parcels, older farmhouses, manufactured homes on permanent foundations, or modest rural builds tucked between hay fields and pasture. Anything coming to market under $300K in Paragonah typically falls into one of those categories: an older site-built home in need of updates, a well-kept manufactured home on its own land, or occasionally a smaller cabin-style build. Buyers come here for quiet, cheaper property taxes than the Wasatch Front, dark night skies, and quick access to Brian Head ski resort (about 25 minutes up the canyon) and Cedar Breaks.
Practical things to know: Paragonah has its own town water but many properties rely on septic, and irrigation shares are a real part of the conversation on parcels that touch farmland. Cedar City is 20 minutes south on I-15 for groceries, SUU, the regional airport, and the Intermountain hospital. Winters bring real snow at this elevation — plan on plowing your own driveway — and summers stay noticeably cooler than St. George or Hurricane. Sub-$300K listings move when they appear because the price point overlaps with what FHA and USDA rural loans will cover in Iron County. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in Paragonah.
March 2026 · Paragonah market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Paragonah right now.
Median sale
$460,000
2 closed in March 2026
Median DOM
66 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
1
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes under $300k in Paragonah.
What kind of homes usually come up under $300K in Paragonah? ▾
Most sub-$300K listings here are manufactured homes on their own land, older site-built farmhouses needing some work, or smaller rural builds on a half-acre to a couple of acres. True turnkey site-built homes at this price are rare because of the limited inventory in a town of around 500 people.
Does USDA financing work in Paragonah? ▾
Yes. Paragonah is classified as rural by USDA, so eligible buyers can use a USDA Rural Development loan with zero down, which pairs well with the under-$300K price band. FHA and VA also work if the home meets condition requirements — older properties sometimes need repairs to pass appraisal.
Are water rights or irrigation shares included with rural Paragonah properties? ▾
It depends on the parcel. Homes on lots that border or include former farmland often carry irrigation shares from the Paragonah Irrigation Company, and those shares can add real value. Always ask the listing agent to confirm in writing what water rights, if any, convey with the sale.
How is the commute from Paragonah to Cedar City? ▾
It's about 18 to 20 minutes south on I-15 to Cedar City, where you'll find Southern Utah University, the regional hospital, Walmart, and the Cedar City Regional Airport. Most Paragonah residents work, shop, or attend school in Cedar City, so the commute is part of daily life here.
What are property taxes like on a sub-$300K home here? ▾
Iron County property taxes are among the lower rates in Utah. A primary residence assessed around $275,000 typically runs roughly $1,200 to $1,500 per year after the 45% primary residence exemption. Second homes and investment properties are taxed on the full assessed value, which doubles the bill.
Is Paragonah a good base for skiing Brian Head? ▾
Yes, and that's a real draw at this price point. Brian Head Resort is about 25 minutes up SR-143 through Parowan Canyon, making Paragonah one of the cheapest places in the region to own a home within easy reach of the lifts. Just plan for winter driving and snow removal at 5,800 feet.