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Investment Properties for Sale in Virgin, Utah
Virgin is a small town of around 600 people sitting on SR-9 between La Verkin and Springdale, which makes it one of the more interesting investment plays in southern Utah. The draw is straightforward: Zion National Park pulls roughly five million visitors a year, and Virgin sits about 20 minutes from the park's south gate at a fraction of Springdale's price per square foot. Investors here generally pursue one of three angles — short-term vacation rentals aimed at Zion travelers, longer-term residential rentals for workers commuting to Hurricane and St. George, or land banking along the highway corridor as the Hurricane Valley keeps expanding west.
Climate and lifestyle shape what works. Virgin gets hot, dry summers, mild winters, and almost no snow, so outdoor amenities like patios, hot tubs, and casitas pay off year-round. The Virgin River runs through town, several outfitters operate locally, and the dark-sky setting gives STR listings a real marketing hook. On the practical side, water rights, septic capacity, and the town's short-term rental zoning rules matter more than they would in a typical Wasatch Front purchase — those three items can make or break the numbers on a Virgin property. Browse the active listings below to see what's on the market right now, and reach out if you want help running the rental math on a specific address.
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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Common questions
About investment properties in Virgin.
What kinds of investment properties does Virgin actually have? ▾
The inventory skews toward single-family homes on larger lots, the occasional small ranch or hobby farm, and vacation-rental cabins or casitas positioned for Zion traffic. You won't see large multi-family complexes here — Virgin is a town of roughly 600 residents, and most income plays are short-term rentals or land holds along SR-9.
Does Virgin allow short-term rentals? ▾
Short-term rentals are permitted in specific zones and typically require a town business license, transient room tax registration, and compliance with Washington County rules. Regulations have tightened across the Zion corridor in recent years, so verify the current STR status of any property with Virgin Town and the HOA (if applicable) before writing an offer.
How does proximity to Zion National Park affect rental returns? ▾
Virgin sits about 15 miles from the Zion south entrance on SR-9, putting it inside the commuter belt for park visitors who don't want Springdale prices. Nightly rates run lower than Springdale but occupancy stays strong March through October, and the dark skies plus river frontage on the Virgin River appeal to repeat guests.
What price range should I plan for? ▾
Entry-level investment homes in Virgin generally start in the mid $500Ks, with view lots, river-adjacent properties, and purpose-built STR homes pushing well into the $800K–$1.2M range. Raw acreage with development potential also trades here, though water rights and septic feasibility heavily influence value.
Is financing different for an investment property here? ▾
Conventional investor loans usually require 20–25% down with rates a bit above owner-occupied terms. If you plan to run the property as a short-term rental, some lenders will use projected AirDNA-style income to qualify — ask about DSCR loans, which are common in the Zion corridor.
What should I check before buying land or a fixer in Virgin? ▾
Water rights, culinary water hookup availability, septic perc tests, and floodplain status along the Virgin River are the big four. Also confirm zoning (residential, agricultural, or commercial along SR-9) and any STR overlay rules — these items move the needle on what the property can actually earn.