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Investment Properties for Sale in Carbonville, Utah
Carbonville is an unincorporated community just north of Price in Carbon County, and it has a very different investment profile than anything along the Wasatch Front. Entry prices are lower, cap rates tend to be higher on paper, and the tenant base is built around Castleview Hospital, Utah State University Eastern, Carbon County government, and the energy and mining workforce that has anchored this valley for over a century. Single-family homes, older bungalows on generous lots, and the occasional duplex or home with a basement apartment make up most of what hits the MLS under an investor lens here. Distance matters too: Carbonville is roughly two hours from Salt Lake City via Highway 6 and Spanish Fork Canyon, which keeps casual Wasatch Front investors away and leaves more room for buyers who actually do the homework.
Climate and infrastructure also shape the math. Carbon County summers run hot and dry, winters are cold but milder than the Uinta Basin, and water rights questions can affect larger parcels with irrigation shares. Property taxes are low compared to Salt Lake or Utah counties, and homeowners insurance is generally cheaper as well. Long-term rentals dominate; short-term rental demand exists but is seasonal and tied to outdoor recreation traffic toward Nine Mile Canyon and the San Rafael Swell. Browse the active listings below to see which Carbonville properties are currently set up to work as rentals or value-add buys.
April 2026 · Carbonville market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Carbonville right now.
Median sale
$214,000
1 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
2 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
108.1%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
2
active + pending
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Common questions
About investment properties in Carbonville.
What kind of rental demand exists in Carbonville? ▾
Carbonville sits just north of Price and pulls renters tied to Utah State University Eastern, Castleview Hospital, the Carbon County government offices, and energy-sector workers from the coal mines and natural gas operations in the area. Demand skews toward working families and traveling medical or industrial staff rather than students. Vacancy tends to track local mining and energy employment cycles.
What price range should I expect for an investment property here? ▾
Single-family homes in Carbonville generally trade in the $250K–$400K range, well below Wasatch Front pricing. Older homes on larger lots show up regularly, and small multi-unit properties or homes with basement apartments occasionally hit the MLS. Cash-on-cash returns can pencil better here than in Utah County simply because entry prices are lower.
Are short-term rentals viable in Carbonville? ▾
STRs are a tougher play than long-term rentals in Carbon County. Tourism traffic from Nine Mile Canyon, the San Rafael Swell, and Skyline Drive does exist, but nightly demand is seasonal and inconsistent. Most investors here run 12-month leases aimed at hospital staff, USU Eastern faculty, or energy workers on multi-month assignments.
What are typical long-term rent rates? ▾
Three-bedroom homes in Carbonville commonly rent in the $1,300–$1,700 range depending on condition, garage, and yard. Homes with a separate basement unit or ADU can stack rents and push gross yields noticeably higher. Always verify current comps with a local property manager before underwriting.
What should I watch for during inspection on older Carbonville homes? ▾
Much of the housing stock dates to the mid-20th century coal boom, so expect to scrutinize foundations, original galvanized or cast-iron plumbing, knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring, and older furnaces. Soil shifting and minor settling are not unusual. A thorough sewer scope and a licensed electrical inspection are worth the spend.
Is property management available locally? ▾
Yes, several Price-based property managers cover Carbonville and the surrounding county. Fees typically run 8–10% of collected rent with a leasing fee of half to one month. Out-of-area owners almost always use a manager here because the tenant pool is small enough that local relationships matter.