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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Beryl Junction, Utah
Beryl Junction sits at the crossroads of SR-56 and SR-18 in western Iron County, out in the Escalante Valley about 35 miles west of Cedar City. This is high-desert ranching and dry-farm country at roughly 5,100 feet elevation — flat, open, sagebrush-and-alfalfa terrain with the Wah Wah and Indian Peak ranges on the horizon. Buyers looking at acreage here are usually after one of three things: room for horses and livestock, a working alfalfa or hay operation tied to an existing pivot, or simply a quiet off-grid-friendly homesite far from Wasatch Front congestion. Winters are cold and dry with overnight lows well below freezing, summers run hot but not Mojave-hot, and the area is dark-sky quiet at night.
The practical realities of buying land in Beryl Junction revolve around water rights, well status, and access. The Escalante Valley is a closed or restricted groundwater basin under the State Engineer, so existing water rights carry real value and new appropriations are limited. Most parcels are served by private wells, septic, propane, and Garkane Energy electric — there is no municipal water or sewer, and natural gas does not run out here. Parcel sizes commonly range from 5 acres up to full quarter-sections (160 acres) and beyond, with pricing driven heavily by whether water rights convey. Browse the active acreage listings below to see what is currently on the market in and around Beryl Junction.
August 2024 · Beryl Junction market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Beryl Junction right now.
Median sale
$421,000
1 closed in August 2024
Median DOM
148 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
94.8%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
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active + pending
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Beryl Junction.
How much land typically comes with a property in Beryl Junction? ▾
Parcels here commonly run from 5 acres up to 40, 80, or even 160 acres, with some larger ranch holdings on the market periodically. The original Escalante Valley homesteads were often platted in larger blocks, so finding 10-plus acres is the norm rather than the exception. Smaller 1-2 acre lots do exist closer to the highway junction but are less common.
Does acreage in Beryl Junction come with water rights? ▾
Water is the single biggest variable out here. Some parcels include shares in an irrigation well or deeded Utah Division of Water Rights, while others are dry land with no rights at all. The Beryl-Enterprise area sits in a state-designated groundwater management area, so new well permits are restricted — always verify water rights and existing well status before writing an offer.
Is the land suitable for horses, livestock, or farming? ▾
Yes, the valley floor is high-desert grazing and alfalfa country, and Iron County zoning across most of Beryl Junction allows horses, cattle, and other livestock by right. Soil is sandy loam in spots and harder caliche in others. Pivot-irrigated alfalfa operations are the dominant agricultural use in the surrounding area.
What utilities should I expect on a rural Beryl Junction acreage? ▾
Most homes run on a private well, septic system, and propane, with Garkane Energy providing electric service. Natural gas lines do not extend out here, and internet is typically Starlink, fixed wireless, or cellular hotspot rather than fiber. Budget for well and septic inspections as part of your due diligence.
How far is Beryl Junction from real services like a grocery store or hospital? ▾
Cedar City is about 35 miles east on SR-56 and has Walmart, Smith's, Cedar City Hospital, and Southern Utah University. Enterprise is roughly 20 miles south for basic groceries and fuel. St. George is about 75 miles southwest, and the Cedar City Regional Airport handles small commercial flights to SLC.
What price range should I plan for on an acreage property here? ▾
Bare land runs roughly $3,000-$8,000 per acre depending on water and access, while improved properties with a home, well, and outbuildings generally fall in the $300,000s to $600,000s. Larger working farms with pivots and senior water rights trade higher. Listings turn over slowly, so inventory at any given moment is thin.