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Investment Properties for Sale in Duck Creek, Utah
Duck Creek Village sits at 8,400 feet on Cedar Mountain, about an hour from St. George and forty minutes from Zion's east entrance, which makes it one of southern Utah's few true four-season cabin markets. Investors buy here for short-term rental income built on snowmobiling and Duck Creek Lake in winter, and ATV traffic off the Markagunt Trail System plus fishing and cool 75-degree summers the rest of the year. Kane and Garfield County both allow nightly rentals in most of the Duck Creek zoning, which is the main reason cash flow numbers here beat many Wasatch Front mountain towns — no city-wide short-term rental ban to work around, though a handful of subdivisions carry their own HOA restrictions worth checking before you write an offer.
Cabins run from older A-frame builds on quarter-acre lots to newer log and timber-frame construction with hot tubs and multiple bunk rooms, and most investment buyers are chasing gross rental yield rather than appreciation alone. Property management is easier here than in more remote parts of the state since several local companies already service dozens of cabins on the mountain, handling everything from snow removal to guest turnovers. Utilities matter more than in a typical Utah subdivision — well water, septic systems, and propane heat are standard, and winterizing an empty cabin is a real annual cost line item to budget for. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
July 2026 · Duck Creek market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Duck Creek right now.
Median sale
$385,000
1 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
58 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
90.6%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
39
active + pending
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Common questions
About investment properties in Duck Creek.
Are short-term rentals actually allowed in Duck Creek? ▾
Yes, in most of the Duck Creek area, but the specific rules depend on which county and which subdivision the cabin sits in. Kane County permits nightly rentals in most Duck Creek subdivisions with a business license, while a few HOAs have their own restrictions or minimum-stay rules. Always confirm the parcel's zoning and HOA covenants in writing before closing.
What kind of occupancy and revenue can a Duck Creek cabin realistically generate? ▾
A well-furnished 3-bedroom cabin with a hot tub and snowmobile trail access typically books 140-200 nights a year, with winter and summer holiday weekends commanding the strongest rates. Cabins without hot tubs, or those on roads that aren't winter-accessible, see meaningfully lower numbers. Pull comps on AirDNA or ask the listing agent for trailing 12-month statements before underwriting.
Is winter access a problem for renters? ▾
It can be. Highway 14 is plowed year-round by UDOT, and the main village roads stay open, but many outlying subdivisions stop plowing after the first heavy snow. Guests then park at a staging area and ride snowmobiles in to the cabin, which is part of the appeal for some renters and a dealbreaker for others. Confirm the plowing arrangement on any specific property.
What are the biggest hidden costs on a Duck Creek investment cabin? ▾
Propane (cabins burn through it in winter), septic pumping every few years, snow-related roof and deck maintenance, road association dues, and STR management fees that typically run 20-30% of gross. Insurance has also climbed due to wildfire exposure on Cedar Mountain — get a quote before you're under contract.
Do lenders treat Duck Creek cabins as second homes or investment properties? ▾
It depends on how you'll use it. If you'll occupy it part of the year and not rent it full-time, some lenders allow second-home financing with 10% down. If it's pure STR with no personal use, expect investment-property terms: 20-25% down and a rate roughly 0.5-0.75% above owner-occupied. A few local lenders in Cedar City understand this market well.
How does Duck Creek compare to Brian Head as an investment market? ▾
Brian Head leans heavier on winter ski traffic and has a denser condo inventory at lower price points, while Duck Creek is more cabin-oriented, more summer-balanced, and benefits from proximity to Zion's east entrance, Bryce, and the Cedar Mountain ATV trail system. Duck Creek often pencils better on a price-per-bookable-night basis, but Brian Head can have stronger peak winter rates.