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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Wellington, Utah
Wellington sits just east of Price along US-6, where the Book Cliffs rise to the north and the Price River cuts through hay fields and pasture on its way toward the Green. It's one of the more practical places in Utah to own real land — Carbon County zoning is straightforward about horses and livestock, irrigation shares from the Carbon Canal and Price River system still trade with many parcels, and the elevation around 5,400 feet gives you a real growing season without the harsh winters you'd see up in Castle Valley or Scofield. Buyers looking at acreage here are usually after one of three things: room for horses and a shop, a small hobby farm with irrigated pasture, or simply enough distance from neighbors to run equipment and shoot off the back porch without a phone call.
Prices stay grounded compared to anywhere on the Wasatch Front, which is why we see a steady stream of buyers from Utah County and Salt Lake trading a quarter-acre subdivision lot for three to five acres out here. Most homes on land in Wellington are single-level ranchers or modulars built between the 1970s and 2000s, often with detached shops, corrals, and loafing sheds already in place. Newer custom builds show up occasionally on the benches with views back toward the Wasatch Plateau. Browse the active acreage listings below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out when you want to walk a specific property.
June 2026 · Wellington market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Wellington right now.
Median sale
$178,500
2 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
92.8%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
14
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Wellington.
How much land do acreage properties in Wellington typically include? ▾
Most acreage listings in Wellington run from 1 to 5 acres, with a smaller number of larger parcels in the 10-40 acre range out toward the Price River bottoms and the benches east of town. Lots tend to be flat to gently sloping, which makes them workable for pasture, outbuildings, or arenas without major site prep.
Can I keep horses or livestock on Wellington acreage? ▾
Yes. Wellington's zoning is friendly to horses, cattle, chickens, and other livestock on properties over about an acre, and many homes already have corrals, loafing sheds, or small barns in place. Confirm specific animal counts with Wellington City or Carbon County zoning before you close, since limits depend on parcel size and zone.
How is water handled on acreage properties out here? ▾
Culinary water on in-town acreage usually ties into Wellington City water, while properties farther out may run on a well. Irrigation is the bigger question — many parcels carry shares in the Carbon Canal or Price River water, and those shares add real value for anyone planning pasture or hay. Always verify share counts and delivery schedules in the seller disclosures.
What's the price range for homes with land in Wellington? ▾
Smaller 1-2 acre homesites with a modest house generally trade in the mid $300s to low $400s, while updated homes on 5+ acres with outbuildings can push into the $500s and higher. Pricing in Carbon County stays well below Wasatch Front numbers, which is a big draw for buyers cashing out of Utah County or Salt Lake.
How far is Wellington from Price and Salt Lake City? ▾
Wellington sits about 7 minutes east of Price on US-6 and roughly 2 hours and 15 minutes from Salt Lake City. That puts hospitals, USU Eastern, and full-service shopping in Price within an easy commute while keeping the quieter, more rural feel that acreage buyers come here for.
What should I check before buying rural property in Carbon County? ▾
Pull the water rights and irrigation share documentation, confirm septic system age and leach field location, and check whether the parcel is in a flood zone near the Price River. It's also worth asking about mineral rights — Carbon County has a long coal and gas history, and surface vs. subsurface ownership doesn't always match.