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Homes with Casitas & Guest Houses in Draper, Utah
Draper sits at the south end of the Salt Lake Valley, pressed against the Traverse Mountains and Lone Peak Wilderness, and it's one of the few Wasatch Front cities where lot sizes still routinely support a second dwelling. Casitas and guest houses show up most often in the foothill neighborhoods east of I-15 — SunCrest, Hidden Valley, Steeple Chase, and the larger horse-property parcels around Traverse Ridge Road — where half-acre to multi-acre lots leave room for a detached structure or a fully separated wing above an oversized garage. Buyers shopping this filter are usually solving a real problem: aging parents who want proximity without a shared kitchen, adult kids saving for a down payment, a remote-work setup that needs separation from the main house, or short-term rental income to offset a jumbo mortgage in a market where single-family medians run in the high $700s to well over $1.5M in the benches.
Draper's zoning allows accessory dwelling units in most residential zones, but rules vary between internal ADUs, attached casitas, and fully detached guest houses — and HOAs in newer subdivisions sometimes layer on additional limits. Climate-wise, a detached casita here works year-round: Draper averages around 230 sunny days, mild shoulder seasons, and winters that are colder than St. George but far milder than Park City just over the ridge. Commute access is strong, with the Draper FrontRunner station, the Point of the Mountain tech corridor, and a 25-minute drive to SLC International. Browse the active listings below to see which properties currently include a casita, mother-in-law suite, or detached guest house.
May 2026 · Draper market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Draper right now.
Median sale
$758,500
42 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
8 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.8%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
165
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes with casitas & guest houses in Draper.
Does Draper allow ADUs and detached guest houses? ▾
Yes, Draper City permits both internal and detached accessory dwelling units in most residential zones, subject to owner-occupancy, parking, and size requirements. Detached guest houses generally need to meet setback and lot-coverage rules, and short-term rental use is more restricted than long-term. Always verify the specific zone and any HOA covenants before writing an offer, since rules differ between older foothill neighborhoods and newer planned communities like SunCrest.
Which Draper neighborhoods are most likely to have casitas? ▾
The eastern bench above 1300 East — including Hidden Valley, Steeple Chase, and the custom-home pockets along Traverse Ridge — has the largest lots and the highest concentration of detached guest quarters. SunCrest, perched above the Point of the Mountain, has some larger custom builds with casitas as well. The flatter west-side subdivisions near the FrontRunner station tend to have smaller lots and fewer detached options.
What price premium do casitas typically add in Draper? ▾
A finished, permitted casita or guest house usually adds somewhere between $80,000 and $200,000 to a Draper home's value, depending on square footage, whether it has a full kitchen, and the quality of finishes. Detached structures with their own utilities and private entrances command the top of that range. Unpermitted conversions appraise for noticeably less and can complicate financing.
Can I rent out the casita on Airbnb in Draper? ▾
Short-term rentals (under 30 days) are tightly regulated in Draper and generally not allowed in most residential zones without a specific permit. Long-term rentals of an ADU are more commonly permitted, provided the owner occupies one of the units. If rental income is part of your purchase plan, confirm both the city code and the HOA rules before closing.
Do lenders treat casita income as qualifying income? ▾
Conventional loans typically won't count projected ADU rental income for a primary residence, though FHA recently expanded rules to allow a portion of ADU income on certain loans. If the property is sold as a true two-unit, financing options shift. Talk to a lender familiar with Utah ADU lending before you assume the rent will help you qualify.
How many Draper listings currently include a casita or guest house? ▾
Inventory is thin — Draper usually has only a handful of active listings at any time that explicitly include a casita, mother-in-law suite, or detached guest house. The list below pulls live MLS data, so the count reflects what's actually available today. Setting up a saved search is the most reliable way to catch new ones, since these properties often move quickly.