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Investment Properties for Sale in Duck Creek Village, Utah
Duck Creek Village sits at roughly 8,400 feet on the Markagunt Plateau, about 30 miles east of Cedar City on Highway 14. It's a true mountain rental market: ponderosa pine, aspen groves, summer temperatures in the 70s when St. George is baking at 105, and reliable snow from December through March. That climate gap is the entire investment thesis here. Las Vegas and Southern Nevada families drive up to escape heat in July and August, Utah and Arizona snowmobilers fill cabins from January through early March, and Bryce Canyon and Cedar Breaks day-trippers fill the shoulder seasons. Most cabins in the village were built as second homes or rentals from the start, so the inventory skews toward furnished, turnkey properties rather than primary residences that need conversion.
For investors, the practical questions are road access in winter, septic and well condition, HOA rental rules, and proximity to the groomed snowmobile trail network that feeds bookings from December through March. Cabins along plowed county roads command a premium over interior lots that require snowmobile access from November to April. Kane County's regulatory environment has been friendlier to nightly rentals than Summit or Wasatch counties, but individual subdivisions vary, so reading the CC&Rs matters before writing an offer. Browse the active investment listings below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out if you want rental history or HOA documents on a specific property.
August 2026 · Duck Creek Village market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Duck Creek Village right now.
Median sale
$125,500
1 closed in August 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
90.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
5
active + pending
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Common questions
About investment properties in Duck Creek Village.
What kind of returns do short-term rentals generate in Duck Creek Village? ▾
Cabins in the 2-3 bedroom range typically gross $25,000-$50,000 annually depending on hot tub, sled access, and proximity to Highway 14. Winter weekends and July-August book first, while shoulder seasons (April mud season, November) are slow. Cleaning turnover costs run higher than valley rentals because vendors drive up from Cedar City.
Are short-term rentals actually allowed here? ▾
Most of Duck Creek Village sits in unincorporated Kane County, which has historically permitted nightly rentals without the strict permitting you see in Park City or Moab. HOAs within specific subdivisions (Movie Ranch, Aspen Cove, Duck Creek Pines) set their own rules, so always pull the CC&Rs before writing an offer. A handful of subdivisions cap rentals at 30-day minimums.
Is the cabin usable year-round or does access shut down in winter? ▾
Highway 14 stays plowed year-round between Cedar City and Long Valley Junction, so the village itself is accessible. However, many interior subdivision roads are not county-maintained in winter, meaning guests park at a community lot and snowmobile or UTV in. That logistic is a feature for sledders and a dealbreaker for some renters, so confirm road maintenance status on any specific lot.
What price range should an investor expect? ▾
Entry-level A-frames and older cabins start around $300,000-$400,000, mid-range turnkey rentals with hot tubs and updated interiors run $450,000-$650,000, and larger 4-5 bedroom log homes on bigger parcels push $700,000-$1M+. Furnished sales are common, which matters when you're underwriting a property that needs to be rental-ready on day one.
What draws renters to Duck Creek Village specifically? ▾
It sits at 8,400 feet on the Markagunt Plateau, putting it 15-20 degrees cooler than St. George in summer—a major draw for Las Vegas and Mesquite families escaping heat. Winter brings snowmobiling on hundreds of miles of groomed trails, plus proximity to Brian Head ski resort 20 minutes away. Bryce Canyon, Cedar Breaks, and Zion are all within easy day-trip range.
What are the ongoing costs investors often underestimate? ▾
Snow removal contracts, propane (most cabins are off natural gas), septic pumping, and freeze-protection for pipes during vacant winter stretches add up quickly. Insurance is also higher than valley properties because of wildfire risk and response times. Budget for a local property manager unless you live within an hour, since guest issues at 9,000 feet need fast hands.