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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Virgin, Utah
Virgin sits along SR-9 between La Verkin and Springdale, putting acreage owners about 15 minutes from Zion's south entrance and 35 minutes from St. George. The town is small — fewer than 700 residents — and the terrain is classic Southern Utah: red rock mesas, the Virgin River bottom, juniper-dotted bench land, and big open sky. Lot sizes here run very different from anything you'd see in Washington County's tract neighborhoods. Five, ten, twenty-acre parcels are common, some with river frontage, some perched on benches with direct views of the West Temple and the Zion cliffs. Most properties sit on septic and private or shared wells, and zoning generally allows horses, chickens, and outbuildings without the HOA hoops you'd hit in Coral Canyon or Sun River.
Buyers shopping acreage in Virgin tend to fall into a few camps: horse owners who want trail access into BLM land, short-term rental investors targeting the Zion tourism market, and folks building a custom home where neighbors aren't 15 feet away. Pricing varies widely depending on water rights, road access, and whether the parcel is buildable or already improved — raw land can start in the low six figures while improved acreage with a custom home often runs $900K to $2M+. Wind, summer heat (highs regularly hit 100°+ in July), and flash-flood awareness near the river are real considerations. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in Virgin.
April 2026 · Virgin market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Virgin right now.
Median sale
$1,300,000
2 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
162 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
8
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Virgin.
How much acreage is typical for listings in Virgin? ▾
Most acreage properties in Virgin range from 1 to 20 acres, with a healthy number of 5 and 10-acre parcels. Larger ranch-style holdings of 40+ acres come up occasionally, often along the Virgin River corridor or up on the benches toward Smithsonian Butte.
Do acreage properties in Virgin come with water rights? ▾
Some do, some don't — it's the single biggest variable in pricing. Properties along the river bottom may include shares in the Hurricane Canal or private irrigation rights, while bench parcels often rely solely on a culinary well. Always verify water rights and well production through the title company before writing an offer.
Can I run a short-term rental on an acreage property in Virgin? ▾
Virgin has historically been more STR-friendly than neighboring towns, and several acreage properties operate as Zion-area vacation rentals. That said, the town has tightened permitting in recent years, so confirm current STR rules with Virgin Town Hall before counting on rental income in your numbers.
Are horses and livestock allowed? ▾
Yes, most Virgin acreage parcels are zoned to allow horses, chickens, goats, and similar livestock without special permits. Many properties already have barns, loafing sheds, or arenas in place, and BLM trail access from town is a big draw for horse owners.
What should I know about building on raw acreage here? ▾
Expect to budget for a well (drilling costs vary by depth — some go 400+ feet), a septic system, and power extension if you're not near existing lines. Soil percolation, flood plain status near the river, and access road maintenance are all worth checking during due diligence.
How far is Virgin from St. George and the airport? ▾
Downtown Virgin is roughly 30-35 minutes from St. George and about 40 minutes from St. George Regional Airport. Las Vegas is just over two hours via I-15, which matters for buyers using the larger Harry Reid airport for travel or guest turnover on rentals.