Homes with Acreage for Sale in Clawson, Utah
Clawson sits in Emery County between Castle Dale and Ferron, a ranching community of fewer than 200 people on the high desert benches west of the San Rafael Swell. Land here has always been the point. Most parcels were homesteaded around irrigation rights off Ferron Creek and Joes Valley, and properties trading hands today still tend to come with one to forty acres, water shares, hay ground, corrals, and outbuildings sized for actual livestock rather than hobby use. Elevation runs around 5,800 feet, summers are dry and hot, winters bring real cold snaps but light snow compared to the Wasatch Back, and the growing season is short enough that alfalfa, grass hay, and hardy pasture dominate what's planted.
Buyers looking at acreage in Clawson are usually after one of three things: a working small ranch with irrigation, a rural homesite with room for horses and shop space, or a quiet recreational base within striking distance of the Swell, Joes Valley Reservoir, and the Manti-La Sal. Prices stay well below Wasatch Front averages, and you get acreage counts that would be impossible closer to Salt Lake or Provo. The tradeoffs are real too — limited shopping in Castle Dale and Ferron, a 2.5-hour drive to SLC, and well, septic, and irrigation diligence on most parcels. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in and around Clawson.
February 2026 · Clawson market
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About homes with acreage in Clawson.
How much acreage typically comes with a Clawson home? ▾
Most listings fall in the 1 to 10 acre range, with larger ranch parcels of 20 to 80+ acres showing up periodically. Homes on smaller lots inside the village core are rare since the area was platted around agricultural use rather than residential subdivisions.
Do Clawson properties usually include water shares? ▾
Many do, typically shares in the Ferron Canal & Reservoir Company or Cottonwood Creek Consolidated Irrigation. Water shares are valued separately from the land and can add significant cost, so confirm exactly what conveys with the deed before you write an offer.
What price range should I expect for acreage in Clawson? ▾
Homes on acreage in Clawson generally run from the low $300s for older farmhouses on a few acres up to $700K+ for larger working setups with newer homes, shops, and substantial irrigated ground. Bare land sells separately and varies widely based on water rights.
Can I run livestock on these properties? ▾
Yes — Clawson is zoned and used for agriculture, and horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and poultry are standard. Check the specific parcel's zoning and any CC&Rs, but the cultural and regulatory environment here is built around working land, not suburban restrictions.
How far is Clawson from services and major cities? ▾
Castle Dale and Ferron are each about 5 to 10 minutes away for groceries, fuel, schools, and the county hospital. Price is roughly 45 minutes north, and Salt Lake City is about 2.5 hours via Highway 10 and US-6.
Are well and septic standard out here? ▾
Most acreage properties run on private well and septic since municipal services don't extend far outside the small town cores. Ask for recent well flow tests, water quality results, and septic inspection records during your due diligence.