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Castle Dale Utah Homes for Sale

Castle Dale, Utah is a charming small town with a population of about 1,600 in Emery County. It is a rural town and it started as a coal mining and farming community.

May 2026
closed sales · last completed month
Full report
Heads up: this is last month's data.
Median sale price
$253,000
-9.6% YoY
Median days on market
14
-2 d YoY
Sale-to-list ratio
92.0%
-5.69pp YoY
Homes sold
1
-2 YoY

May 2026 snapshot

Castle Dale, Utah housing market

Unsold inventory in Castle Dale is asking $362,500 at the median, +29.46% year-over-year. Homes that closed sold at $253,000 — 92.0% of each home's final list price, going to contract in a median of 14 days.

Unsold inventory
12
active + pending
Homes in Castle Dale that have not yet closed — includes Active, Pending, Active Under Contract, and Coming Soon. Pending is included because a deal under contract can fall through, so the home still counts as unsold inventory until it actually closes. Pulled live from the MLS.
New listings
5
in May 2026
Number of homes that came on the market during May 2026.
Median sale price
$253,000
1 sold
Middle sale price of homes that closed in May 2026. Median (not average) so luxury sales don't skew it.
Median list price
$362,500
current asking
Middle asking price across all unsold inventory right now (Active + Pending). Differs from median sale price because list = what sellers want, sale = what buyers actually paid.
Sale-to-list
92.0%
of final list
For each home that closed, closeprice ÷ its own final list price, averaged across the month. Over 100% = homes sold above asking (sellers' market), under 100% = below asking (buyers have leverage). Measures vs final list (post-reductions), not vs original asking.
Median days
14
on market
Median days a home spent listed before going under contract during May 2026. Lower = faster-moving market.
Data through May 31, 2026. View full market report

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Compare to other cities

City Unsold Median list
Ferron 8 $405,000
Green River 6 $961,500
Orangeville 5 $499,999
Emery 3 $179,000
Huntington 2 $610,000
Cleveland 1 $330,000

About Castle Dale

Living in Castle Dale

Castle Dale, Utah is a charming small town with a population of about 1,600 in Emery County. It is a rural town and it started as a coal mining and farming community. The town is located in the heart of one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the country, known as an ideal hub for exploring the area.

What to Do in Castle Dale

Castle Dale is an ideal place to live if you enjoy being outside. Within minutes, you can be in some of the best natural attractions Utah has to offer for hiking, mountain biking, water sports, fishing, recreational aviation, and landscape photography.

For those who enjoy bouldering, Castle Valley is a playground. Joe’s Valley is a world-class bouldering location, home to the largest bouldering festival in the West.

Visit the indoor Blue Sage Arena for year round rodeo events, as well as concerts and other entertainment. 

Members of the community also enjoy the Emery County Aquatic Center. Quarterly passes are available, as well as day passes. Space can be rented for parties and meetings, and swimming lessons are available year round. The aquatic center boasts an indoor pool that is open all year long, as well as an outdoor pool, lazy river, and splash area that is open during the warmer weather.

It is about a two hours’ drive from Castle Dale to Provo, for additional entertainment and shopping, or for air travel. 

Why People Love Living in Castle Dale

Castle Dale is a peaceful and affordable location in Utah. It is ranked among the most affordable places to live in Utah, making it a great choice for people hoping to purchase acreage or own a home when they are unable to in other Utah locations.

Castle Dale has a very low crime rate. The safety of the community is one of the things residents enjoy most, as well as the comfort and convenience of knowing everyone in town. 

People who enjoy the great outdoors love living in Castle Dale because it makes hiking, mountain biking, fishing, kayaking, and just enjoying the scenery easy. There are so many opportunities to enjoy the natural landscape within the immediate surroundings of Castle Dale, it’s a nature lover’s paradise.

Castle Dale Schools

Public schools in Castle Dale are highly rated, with above average test scores. The student to teacher ratios are excellent. The three public schools in town are small, and enjoy good community support. They are a part of Emery School District

There are no private schools in Castle Dale, but homeschooling is also an option. Utah education law supports homeschooling and offers public funding for non-religious homeschool curriculum. 

Castle Dale Real Estate

Over 80% of Castle Dale residents are homeowners. This reflects the affordability, as well as the long term stability, of the community. Most people in Castle Dale have lived there for years and intend to stay for a long time. Single family homes in Castle Dale tend to be located on spacious lots. It is possible to purchase a home for under $200,000, and higher budgets will open up many opportunities for larger homes and picturesque acreage.

Having the right real estate professional on your team is totally essential. As a lifelong Utah resident and experienced agent, I bring exactly the knowledge and expertise you need to the team. Contact us today to find out how we can help you make the next step toward your dreams, within your budget! 

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