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Homes with Casitas & Guest Houses in Clearfield, Utah
Clearfield sits in the middle of Davis County, about 30 minutes north of Salt Lake City and five minutes from Hill Air Force Base — which shapes a lot of what buyers want here. Casitas and guest houses make practical sense in a town where airmen rotate through on short orders, where multigenerational Latino and Pacific Islander families have deep roots, and where rental demand from HAFB civilian contractors stays steady year-round. Detached guest quarters are less common than in southern Utah, so the listings that do hit the market tend to move quickly. Most are tucked into the older established neighborhoods south of Antelope Drive, on the larger half-acre lots near 1000 East, or in the newer builds going up around Clearfield Station and the FrontRunner line.
Pricing varies widely depending on whether the second unit is a true ADU with its own kitchen and meter or a mother-in-law setup sharing utilities with the main house. Clearfield City does allow internal accessory dwelling units citywide and is gradually loosening rules around detached ADUs, but anything built before the current ordinance should be verified for permitted status before you write an offer. Buyers using rental income to qualify will want lender pre-approval that accounts for the unit's legal classification. Property taxes in Davis County run roughly 0.6% of assessed value, and most of these homes feed into the Davis School District. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in Clearfield with a casita or guest house.
May 2026 · Clearfield market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Clearfield right now.
Median sale
$430,000
19 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
19 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
96.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
85
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with casitas & guest houses in Clearfield.
What's the difference between a casita, a guest house, and an ADU in Clearfield listings? ▾
On the Wasatch Front MLS these terms get used loosely. A casita is usually a detached or semi-detached room with a bathroom but not always a full kitchen. A guest house typically implies a full second living space with kitchen. An ADU (accessory dwelling unit) is the legal designation Clearfield City uses and requires permits, separate metering options, and code compliance — ask the listing agent to confirm which one you're actually buying.
Does Clearfield City allow rental of a casita or guest house? ▾
Clearfield permits internal ADUs and, in some zones, detached ADUs, but short-term rentals (under 30 days) are heavily restricted citywide. Long-term rental of a permitted ADU to a tenant is generally allowed if the owner occupies the main home. Always verify the specific parcel's zoning with Clearfield Community Development before assuming income potential.
Why are casitas so common around Hill Air Force Base? ▾
Hill AFB employs roughly 26,000 people between active military and civilian workers. Many families host visiting relatives during deployments, house adult children between assignments, or accommodate retired parents who want to stay near base healthcare at the 75th Medical Group. Guest quarters are a practical fixture in this market, not a luxury feature.
How many homes with casitas are typically active in Clearfield at one time? ▾
It's a thin slice of the market — usually somewhere between 3 and 12 active listings depending on the season. Spring and early summer (PCS season for the Air Force) see the most turnover. If nothing on the current list fits, it's worth saving a search and waiting a few weeks.
Will lenders count guest house rental income toward my mortgage qualification? ▾
Only if the unit is a legally permitted ADU with documented rental history or a current lease, and the appraiser identifies it as a legal accessory unit. Conventional and FHA both allow it under those conditions. An unpermitted basement apartment, even if it has a kitchen, generally won't count — which is a common surprise for buyers in older Clearfield neighborhoods.
Are detached casitas more common in any specific Clearfield neighborhood? ▾
The older quarter-acre and third-acre lots east of Main Street and north of Antelope Drive have the room for true detached structures. Newer subdivisions like Patterson Park and the Steed Pond area tend to handle multi-gen living with attached suites or finished basements with private entries instead.