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Homes with Casitas & Guest Houses in West Jordan, Utah
West Jordan sits in the southwest corner of Salt Lake County, roughly 15 miles from downtown Salt Lake City and a quick hop off I-15 or Bangerter Highway. The city's housing stock leans heavily toward mid-century ranches and 1990s–2000s subdivisions on generous lots — the kind of parcels where a detached guest house or attached casita actually fits without sacrificing the backyard entirely. That extra square footage matters here for a concrete reason: multi-generational living is common in West Jordan's diverse, family-oriented neighborhoods, and a separate casita lets adult children, aging parents, or in-laws maintain genuine privacy while staying close. Beyond family use, some homeowners offset mortgage costs by renting a guest house as a long-term unit — Salt Lake County's rental vacancy rates have stayed tight, keeping demand for secondary units steady.
Homes with casitas and guest houses in West Jordan typically range from the upper $500,000s into the $800,000s depending on lot size, the finish level of the secondary unit, and whether it carries a separate entrance, kitchenette, or full bath. Neighborhoods near 7800 South or along the Herriman border tend to have the newer builds with purpose-built ADUs, while older stretches near 9000 South sometimes feature converted garages or detached studios with more character and more variability in code compliance. Before making an offer, it's worth confirming with Salt Lake County whether the guest unit has a valid certificate of occupancy — particularly if rental income factors into your financing. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently available.
June 2026 · West Jordan market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in West Jordan right now.
Median sale
$549,438
86 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
377
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes with casitas & guest houses in West Jordan.
Does West Jordan allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs)? ▾
Yes. West Jordan permits internal and detached ADUs in most single-family zones, following Utah's statewide ADU law passed in 2021. The unit generally needs to meet setback requirements, have its own entry, and the property owner must occupy either the main home or the ADU. Always confirm specifics with West Jordan's planning division for the exact parcel.
Can I rent out a casita in West Jordan for extra income? ▾
Long-term rentals (30+ days) of an ADU are allowed for owner-occupied properties with the proper rental license through the city. Short-term rentals under 30 days face tighter restrictions and aren't permitted in most residential zones. If rental income is part of your purchase math, verify the property's current license status before writing an offer.
What price premium do guest houses add in West Jordan? ▾
A functional detached casita typically adds $75,000–$150,000 over a comparable home without one, depending on size, finishes, and whether it has a full kitchen versus a kitchenette. Properties with truly separate utilities and a private yard for the guest unit sit at the top of that range. Internal mother-in-law suites add less, usually $30,000–$70,000.
Which West Jordan neighborhoods most often have casitas? ▾
Newer developments west of Bangerter Highway and along Mountain View Corridor — areas like Highlands, Westland Cove, and the subdivisions near 7800 South and 6400 West — tend to have larger lots that accommodate detached units. Some older custom homes on the east bench near 1300 West also have basement apartments configured as separate living quarters.
Are casitas counted in the home's total square footage? ▾
Detached guest houses are usually listed separately on the MLS, with the main home's square footage shown apart from the casita. Attached or internal ADUs are typically rolled into total square footage but called out in the listing remarks. Pay attention to how the appraiser handles it, since lenders treat detached structures differently for valuation.
How many homes with casitas are typically active in West Jordan? ▾
Inventory is thin — usually somewhere between 3 and 15 active listings at any given time across the city, since detached ADUs were uncommon in builds before 2018. The current count updates live in the listings below this page, and setting up an MLS alert is the most reliable way to catch new ones quickly.