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Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in Washington, Utah
Washington sits just northeast of St. George along the Virgin River, and its housing stock is a mix of older block homes from the 1960s–80s in the original townsite, mid-2000s tract neighborhoods around Washington Fields, and newer builds pushing toward Coral Canyon and Green Spring. The fixer-upper inventory tends to cluster in the older core near Telegraph Street and around Washington Elementary — single-level homes on larger lots, often with mature pecan or fruit trees, dated kitchens, original cabinetry, and HVAC systems that have done two decades of hard desert duty. These are the houses where the bones are solid but the cosmetics, roof, and sometimes the plumbing need attention. For buyers willing to do the work, they're one of the few remaining ways into Washington County under the median price point, which has hovered in the high $400s to low $500s for move-in ready homes.
The renovation math here is shaped by Southern Utah realities: stucco repair, tile roofs, evaporative coolers being swapped for refrigerated AC, and xeriscape conversions that the Washington County Water Conservancy District actually pays you for. Permits run through Washington City's building department on Telegraph, and most cosmetic work moves quickly. Cash buyers and 203(k) renovation loans both show up regularly on these deals, and investors from Las Vegas and the Wasatch Front compete with local owner-occupants, so pricing on the better-located properties can get firm. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
June 2026 · Washington market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Washington right now.
Median sale
$509,990
105 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
27 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.1%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
498
active + pending
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Common questions
About fixer upper homes in Washington.
What kinds of homes typically show up as fixer-uppers in Washington? ▾
Most are single-level block or frame homes built between 1965 and 1995, concentrated in Old Washington near Telegraph Street and pockets of Green Spring. Expect original kitchens, popcorn ceilings, aging swamp coolers, and sometimes galvanized plumbing. Lot sizes are often a quarter acre or more, which is rare in newer Washington Fields builds.
Can I use an FHA 203(k) or Fannie Mae HomeStyle loan on these properties? ▾
Yes, both are commonly used in Washington for homes that need more than cosmetic work. The 203(k) is popular for owner-occupants tackling roofs, HVAC swaps, and kitchen/bath remodels under one loan. Your lender will want a HUD consultant involved for the standard 203(k), and contractors must be licensed in Utah.
What's the typical price gap between a fixer and a move-in ready home here? ▾
In recent comps, fixers in the older parts of Washington have traded roughly $80K–$150K below comparable updated homes, depending on roof condition, AC type, and lot. The discount narrows fast on homes with refrigerated air already installed, since that conversion alone runs $12K–$20K.
Are there rebates for landscape and water upgrades during renovation? ▾
Yes. The Washington County Water Conservancy District runs a Flip Your Strip program and turf-removal rebates that pay per square foot for converting lawn to desert landscaping. Many renovators stack this with the renovation itself since the front yard usually needs work anyway.
How competitive is the fixer market in Washington right now? ▾
Investors from St. George, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake actively watch this segment, so anything priced reasonably under $400K in the older core tends to see multiple offers within a week. Owner-occupants using 203(k) financing sometimes lose to cash, but sellers of true project houses often prefer the certainty of a renovation loan over a flipper's contingencies.
What renovation issues are specific to Southern Utah I should budget for? ▾
Plan for roof inspection on tile and built-up flat roofs, stucco crack repair, hard-water damage to fixtures and water heaters, and HVAC capacity sized for 105°+ summers. Slab foundations occasionally show movement from expansive soils in parts of Washington Fields, so a structural look is worth the $400 on anything built before 1990.