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Vacation Rental Properties for Sale in Centerville, Utah
Centerville sits in a tight strip along the Wasatch Front between Bountiful and Farmington, about 20 minutes north of downtown Salt Lake City and 15 minutes from the airport. That location matters more than most buyers realize: it's close enough to draw business travelers and SLC-adjacent visitors, yet far enough from the tourist corridors that short-term rental competition is thinner than in Park City or Moab. Centerville's own zoning code is the real gatekeeper here, though — the city restricts short-term rentals (typically under 30 days) to specific zones and requires a business license, so any property being marketed as a vacation rental needs to be checked against current municipal code before you assume you can list it on Airbnb or VRBO.
Most homes that work as vacation rentals in Centerville are mid-size single-family properties near I-15 and US-89, within a short drive of Antelope Island, Lagoon amusement park in nearby Farmington, and the ski resorts up Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons. Winter guests come for proximity to skiing without Park City prices; summer guests come for Antelope Island, the Great Salt Lake, and Bountiful's farmers market. Because Davis County's rental rules can change zone by zone, we flag each listing's current legal status rather than assume anything carries over from a previous owner. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market and legally eligible for short-term use.
August 2026 · Centerville market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Centerville right now.
Median sale
$673,500
8 closed in August 2026
Median DOM
65 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
66
active + pending
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Common questions
About vacation rental properties in Centerville.
Are short-term vacation rentals actually legal in Centerville? ▾
Only in certain zones, and only with a city business license — Centerville does not allow short-term rentals citywide the way some Utah destination towns do. We check each property's zoning designation before marketing it as a vacation rental, and buyers should confirm current rules with the city planning department before closing, since ordinances get revisited.
How does Centerville compare to Park City or St. George for rental income? ▾
Centerville won't command the nightly rates of Park City ski chalets or St. George's winter-visitor market, but it also carries a lower purchase price and less seasonal swing. It works better as a commuter-adjacent or event-driven rental (Lagoon visitors, SLC business travel, Utah conference traffic) than as a full-time tourism play.
What's driving demand for vacation rentals in this specific area? ▾
Proximity — Centerville is 15 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport and sits along the same I-15 corridor that feeds the Cottonwood Canyon ski resorts, Antelope Island State Park, and Lagoon. Guests use it as a home base rather than a destination in itself, which tends to mean shorter average stays but steadier midweek bookings than pure leisure markets.
Do HOAs in Centerville allow short-term rentals even if the city zone does? ▾
Not always — some Centerville subdivisions have HOA covenants that prohibit or limit rentals under a certain number of days, independent of what the city allows. Always pull the HOA CC&Rs on a specific listing rather than relying on the city zoning alone.
Can I finance a vacation rental purchase here with a conventional loan? ▾
Most lenders will treat a Centerville vacation rental as an investment or second-home purchase depending on your intended use, which affects the down payment and rate. Investment-property loans typically require 15-25% down, so it's worth talking to a lender early about how you plan to use the home before writing an offer.
How many vacation-rental-eligible listings are typically on the market in Centerville at once? ▾
Inventory is limited compared to nearby short-term-rental hotspots since Centerville's residential zoning is largely built for owner-occupants, so eligible properties turn over less frequently. When a compliant property does list, it's worth moving quickly and verifying the zoning and license status the same day.