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Foreclosures & Short Sales in Cedar City, Utah
Cedar City doesn't see foreclosures the way Salt Lake or Provo do — this is a smaller market anchored by Southern Utah University, Iron County government jobs, and a steady trickle of retirees from Nevada and California. That means bank-owned homes and short sales show up in waves tied to local job shifts or individual hardship rather than broad market swings. When they do hit the MLS, they tend to cluster in older neighborhoods near downtown, in some of the mid-2000s subdivisions off Highway 56, and occasionally out toward Enoch where new construction overextended a few owners during rate hikes. Inventory is thin compared to St. George or Washington County, so a real bank-owned listing in good bones can move fast once agents and cash buyers spot it.
Short sales still require patience here — Iron County lenders and their loss-mitigation departments aren't fast, and a deal can sit in limbo for 60 to 90 days waiting on third-party approval even after a seller accepts your offer. Foreclosures (REO) move quicker since the bank already owns the property and just wants it off the books, but expect as-is condition, no seller disclosures, and sometimes deferred maintenance from a home sitting vacant through a Cedar City winter. Both routes can land a below-market purchase in a college town where rental demand from SUU students and staff keeps holding value steady. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
July 2026 · Cedar City market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Cedar City right now.
Median sale
$385,000
59 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
54 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.1%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
398
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About foreclosures & short sales in Cedar City.
How many foreclosures are typically active in Cedar City at once? ▾
It's usually a small number — often fewer than a handful of true bank-owned listings on the MLS at any given time, since Cedar City's market is smaller and more stable than the Wasatch Front. Short sales come and go depending on individual owners' situations rather than any broad economic trend. Checking back weekly with a saved search is more effective here than in bigger markets because new listings can disappear just as fast.
Are foreclosed homes in Cedar City sold as-is? ▾
Yes, almost always. Banks that end up owning a property through foreclosure typically won't make repairs, provide a seller disclosure, or negotiate on inspection items the way a traditional seller would. Get a home inspection anyway so you know what you're buying, especially with homes that sat vacant through a Cedar City winter, since frozen pipes are a common issue.
How long does a short sale take to close in Cedar City? ▾
Plan on 60 to 90 days minimum after the seller accepts your offer, sometimes longer, because the lender holding the mortgage has to approve the sale price before anything closes. Local title companies and agents who've handled short sales before can speed up the paperwork, but the bank's timeline is out of anyone's control. If you need to move quickly, a short sale usually isn't the right fit.
Can I use an FHA or USDA loan on a foreclosure in Cedar City? ▾
Often yes, but the home has to pass a standard appraisal and meet minimum property condition requirements, which can be a problem with neglected REO properties. USDA loans are worth checking since parts of Iron County outside Cedar City's core qualify as rural, but the home still needs to be livable at close. Cash or conventional financing gives you the most flexibility with distressed properties here.
Do short sales and foreclosures in Cedar City sell below market value? ▾
Often, but not always by much — this isn't a market flooded with distressed inventory, so pricing tends to reflect real demand rather than desperation. A foreclosure needing significant work might sell 10-15% under comparable move-in-ready homes, while a short sale in decent shape can price close to market since the seller and lender both want a clean number. Run comps carefully rather than assuming a built-in discount.
Where in Cedar City do most distressed listings show up? ▾
Older neighborhoods near downtown and Main Street see occasional foreclosures, along with a few mid-2000s subdivisions off Highway 56 and pockets out in Enoch. Newer, higher-end areas closer to SUU rarely show up in this category since owners there typically have more equity cushion.