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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Caineville, Utah
Caineville sits along Highway 24 in Wayne County, about 10 miles east of Capitol Reef National Park and roughly 200 miles south of Salt Lake City. This is high desert country at around 4,600 feet, where the Fremont River cuts a green ribbon through red and gray Mancos shale badlands. Acreage here isn't a luxury upgrade — it's the default. Most parcels run from 5 to 40+ acres, and the local economy still leans on alfalfa, cattle, melons (Caineville and nearby Hanksville are known for them), and a growing trickle of park-adjacent tourism. Buyers shopping acreage in Caineville are usually looking for working agricultural ground with water rights, a quiet base camp near Capitol Reef, or raw land to build on with no HOA and minimal zoning friction.
Water is the single biggest variable. Properties with Fremont River frontage or shares in the Caineville Irrigation Company are worth substantially more than dry parcels, and culinary water often means a private well or hauled water. Power runs along the highway corridor but can be expensive to extend to back parcels, so off-grid solar setups are common. Winters are mild compared to the Wasatch Front (lows in the 20s, little snow accumulation), and summers run hot and dry with monsoon storms in July and August. Cell service is spotty, internet is mostly Starlink, and the nearest full grocery store is in Loa or Hanksville. Browse the active acreage listings below to see what's currently on the market in and around Caineville.
February 2026 · Caineville market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Caineville right now.
Median sale
$33,000
1 closed in February 2026
Median DOM
235 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
2
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Caineville.
How much acreage typically comes with a Caineville property? ▾
Most listings fall in the 5 to 40 acre range, with larger ranch parcels of 100+ acres trading occasionally. Smaller in-town lots near the old Caineville townsite exist but are rare on the MLS. Expect a mix of irrigated bottomland along the Fremont and dry desert acreage on the benches above.
Do these parcels come with water rights? ▾
Some do, some don't — and it's the most important due-diligence item. Look for shares in the Caineville Irrigation Company, deeded Fremont River rights, or an existing permitted well through the Utah Division of Water Rights. Dry parcels can still be useful for grazing or recreation but cost significantly less per acre.
Can I build a home on raw acreage in Caineville? ▾
Wayne County has relatively permissive zoning compared to Wasatch Front counties, and most acreage parcels allow a single-family home, accessory structures, and agricultural use. You'll still need a septic perc test, a water source, and a building permit through the county. Setbacks from the Fremont River and floodplain mapping can affect siting.
What's the price range for acreage here? ▾
Raw dry acreage often trades in the $5,000–$15,000 per acre range, while irrigated ground with water rights or river frontage can run $25,000–$50,000+ per acre. Improved properties with a home, well, and outbuildings typically list between $400,000 and $1.2M depending on acreage and water.
How close is Capitol Reef National Park? ▾
The park boundary is roughly 10–15 minutes west on Highway 24, and the Hickman Bridge and Fruita campground areas are about 20–25 minutes. That proximity is a big driver for buyers wanting a short-term rental base or a personal retreat near the park without paying Torrey prices.
What utilities and services should I expect? ▾
Electric service from Garkane Energy runs along the highway, but extending power to remote parcels can be costly — off-grid solar is common. Water is well, hauled, or irrigation share depending on the parcel. Septic is standard, internet is largely Starlink, and trash service is limited. Plan for a more self-sufficient setup than a typical suburban purchase.