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Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in Apple Valley, Utah
Apple Valley sits along State Route 59 between Hurricane and the Arizona line, a small unincorporated community of large lots, dark skies, and horse-friendly zoning about 25 minutes from St. George. It's never been a builder-tract kind of place, which means a fair share of its housing stock is older manufactured homes, 1970s and 80s ranch-style houses, and the occasional half-finished owner-build sitting on an acre or more. Those are exactly the properties that show up under fixer upper searches here — homes needing new roofs, updated electrical, well or septic repair, or a full interior gut, priced well under what move-in-ready homes fetch in Hurricane or St. George. For buyers with the cash or the contractor relationships to do the work, Apple Valley offers land and privacy that's getting harder to find anywhere closer to Washington County's job centers.
Because a lot of Apple Valley runs on private wells and septic systems rather than municipal hookups, a fixer here often means more than paint and countertops — inspect the well output, septic condition, and any culinary water share carefully before you write an offer. Lending gets trickier too: many lenders won't touch a home without a working kitchen or bathroom, which pushes cash buyers and hard-money or renovation-loan buyers to the front of the line. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market and get a feel for lot size, water rights, and condition before you schedule a showing.
July 2026 · Apple Valley market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Apple Valley right now.
Median sale
$503,000
1 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
42 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
101.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
5
active + pending
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Common questions
About fixer upper homes in Apple Valley.
Why are there so many fixer upper homes in Apple Valley? ▾
Apple Valley grew up as a rural, off-grid-friendly community rather than a planned subdivision, so a lot of the housing stock is older manufactured homes and owner-built houses from the 1970s through 1990s. Many original owners aged out or passed the property down without updating systems, which is why roofs, wiring, and plumbing often need work by the time these homes hit the market.
Can I get a regular mortgage on a fixer upper in Apple Valley? ▾
It depends on condition. If the home has a working kitchen, bathroom, and safe electrical, a conventional or FHA 203(k) renovation loan can work, but homes without functioning utilities usually need cash or a hard-money/bridge loan until repairs are done. Well and septic systems can also complicate underwriting, so line up your lender before you make an offer.
What should I check on well and septic before buying? ▾
Get the well tested for flow rate and water quality, and have the septic tank pumped and inspected rather than just visually checked. Repairs or a new septic system can run $10,000 or more, and a low-producing well can be a dealbreaker for irrigation or livestock plans, so these two items matter more than cosmetic condition.
Are these properties on larger lots than other fixer uppers in the area? ▾
Yes, that's usually the draw. Many Apple Valley fixer uppers sit on a half-acre to several acres with horse-friendly zoning, which is hard to match in Hurricane or St. George at a comparable price. Buyers are often paying for the land and setting, then budgeting separately for the rebuild.
How far is Apple Valley from jobs and shopping in St. George? ▾
It's roughly 25 to 30 minutes to St. George via SR-59 and I-15, close enough for a daily commute but far enough that you're buying rural quiet, not suburban convenience. Groceries, hardware stores, and contractors are mostly a drive into Hurricane or St. George, which is worth factoring into your renovation timeline.
What's a realistic budget beyond the purchase price? ▾
Beyond structural repairs, budget for well or septic work, possible re-wiring to current code, and driveway or road access if the lot is off a dirt easement. Renovation costs in this rural pocket can run higher than in town simply because contractors have to travel and materials cost more to haul out, so add a contingency of at least 20-30% on top of contractor bids.