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Gated Community Homes for Sale in Duck Creek, Utah
Duck Creek Village sits at roughly 8,400 feet on Cedar Mountain, about 30 minutes east of Cedar City on Highway 14 and an hour from Brian Head Resort. The gated subdivisions here — Movie Ranch Resort, portions of Aspen Cove, and several smaller pocket developments off Duck Creek Pines — were built primarily for second-home owners who wanted a cabin without worrying about trespassers, ATV traffic, or unmaintained forest roads. Behind the gates you get plowed interior roads in winter, controlled access during hunting season, and HOA-managed common areas that often include shared wells, clubhouses, or stocked ponds.
Buyers shopping gated cabins in Duck Creek are usually choosing between a turnkey log home used as a nightly rental and a quieter family compound held for personal use. Both work here: short-term rental rules are friendly in most of these HOAs, and the location draws steady summer traffic from Las Vegas (about 2.5 hours south) plus Utah families heading to Duck Creek Pond, Navajo Lake, and the Cedar Breaks rim. Winter brings snowmobilers and Brian Head skiers looking for lodging off the mountain. Expect propane heat, metal roofs built for heavy snow loads, and well-or-shared-water systems rather than municipal utilities. Plowing fees, HOA dues, and seasonal access details vary subdivision to subdivision, so read the CC&Rs carefully before writing an offer. The active gated-community listings below are pulled live from the WFRMLS — browse them to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · Duck Creek market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Duck Creek right now.
Median sale
$315,000
1 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
22 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
95.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
33
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About gated community homes in Duck Creek.
How many gated communities are there in Duck Creek Village? ▾
Duck Creek has a handful of gated or controlled-access subdivisions, with Movie Ranch Resort and sections of Aspen Cove and Duck Creek Pines being the most recognized. Inventory inside the gates is limited at any given time, often fewer than a dozen active listings combined. The active MLS results below reflect what's currently for sale.
Are these gated communities full-time residences or vacation cabins? ▾
Most homes inside Duck Creek's gated subdivisions are second homes, weekend cabins, or short-term rentals rather than primary residences. Year-round living is possible but plowing, propane delivery, and winter access on steep mountain roads are real considerations at 8,400 feet of elevation.
What HOA fees should I expect inside a gated community here? ▾
HOA dues in Duck Creek's gated subdivisions typically run $400 to $1,200 per year depending on amenities. Fees usually cover gate maintenance, road plowing, common-area upkeep, and in some cases shared water systems or clubhouse access. Always pull the current HOA disclosure before writing an offer.
Can I run a short-term rental in a gated Duck Creek subdivision? ▾
Short-term rentals are permitted in most Duck Creek gated communities, and nightly rentals are a major reason buyers purchase here. Each HOA sets its own rules on minimum stays, guest counts, and rental registration, so confirm the CC&Rs match your plans before closing.
How does winter access work behind the gates? ▾
Highway 14 is plowed year-round by UDOT, but interior subdivision roads are maintained by the HOA or a private contractor. Some gated areas keep roads open all winter; others switch to snowmobile-only access from December through April. Verify winter access before buying if you plan to use the cabin during ski season.
What's the price range for gated community homes in Duck Creek? ▾
Cabins inside Duck Creek's gated subdivisions generally run from the high $300s for smaller A-frames up to $1.2M+ for larger custom log homes on multiple lots. Lot-only purchases inside the gates typically start around $40,000 to $80,000 depending on view and access.