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Vacation Rental Properties for Sale in Richfield, Utah
Richfield sits at the geographic center of Utah, straddling I-70 and US-89 in the Sevier Valley at roughly 5,300 feet elevation — a position that quietly makes it one of the state's most practical bases for vacation rental investment. Within a two-hour drive, guests can reach Bryce Canyon National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Zion (via Scenic Byway 12), and the Fishlake National Forest. That combination of proximity to multiple major attractions, without the land-price premium of a gateway town like Springdale or Torrey, is exactly why investors are paying closer attention to Richfield. The city also serves heavy I-70 corridor traffic year-round: road-trippers, hunters during fall elk and deer seasons, and snowmobilers heading to Fishlake all need places to stay, and the limited hotel inventory means a well-managed short-term rental can fill nights that a comparable property in a saturated market cannot.
Homes suited for vacation rental in Richfield range from modest three-bedroom ranchers in established neighborhoods near downtown to larger acreage properties on the valley's edge with views of the Pahvant Range. Purchase prices are notably lower than in Washington County or Summit County — many investor-ready properties trade in the $250,000–$400,000 range — which compresses the capital required to achieve a competitive gross yield. Sevier County has not historically imposed the short-term rental restrictions seen in Salt Lake or Summit counties, though buyers should confirm current municipal and county ordinance requirements before closing. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
June 2026 · Richfield market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Richfield right now.
Median sale
$200,000
3 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
6 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
38
active + pending
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Common questions
About vacation rental properties in Richfield.
Does Richfield allow short-term vacation rentals? ▾
Richfield City has historically been friendlier to nightly rentals than many Wasatch Front cities, but rules vary by zoning district and HOA. Confirm short-term rental eligibility with Richfield City planning before you close, and ask the listing agent if the property has an active business license or conditional use permit already in place.
Why is Richfield a reasonable base for a vacation rental? ▾
Richfield sits right on I-70 at the junction with US-89, putting guests within an hour or two of Capitol Reef, Fishlake, Bryce Canyon, and the Paiute ATV Trail. That central position pulls in road-trippers, hunters, snowmobilers, and OHV riders across all four seasons, which spreads bookings out instead of relying on one peak window.
What kinds of properties tend to perform best as nightly rentals here? ▾
Single-family homes with garages or shop space for trailers and side-by-sides do well because most guests arrive with toys. Properties on the south and east edges of town near the OHV trail access, or older homes near Main Street that have been updated, are the two most common rental setups.
What price range should I expect? ▾
Most Richfield homes that work as nightly rentals trade in the mid $300s to mid $500s, with larger acreage or shop properties running higher. That's well below Washington County or Summit County numbers, which is a big part of why investors look at Sevier County in the first place.
How is occupancy spread through the year? ▾
Summer (Capitol Reef and Fishlake traffic) and fall hunting season are the strongest stretches. Winter holds up better than people expect because of snowmobiling on the Paiute Trail and Monroe Mountain, plus I-70 travelers who need a stop between Denver and southern Utah parks.
Are there HOAs or subdivisions in Richfield that ban nightly rentals? ▾
Some of the newer subdivisions on the north and west sides of town have CC&Rs that restrict rentals under 30 days. Always pull the recorded CC&Rs and any HOA bylaws before writing an offer if your plan is short-term use.