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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Emery, Utah
Emery is a small ranching community tucked along Highway 10 in the southern end of Emery County, sitting at roughly 6,250 feet elevation against the backdrop of the Wasatch Plateau and the San Rafael Swell. The town's population hovers around 300, which tells you everything about the pace of life and the kind of acreage that trades hands here. Most properties on the market are working or semi-working parcels: irrigated hay ground, horse setups with loafing sheds, or a modest home sitting on five to forty acres of pasture and sage. Buyers drawn to Emery are usually looking for elbow room, dark skies, and a place to keep livestock without an HOA telling them how tall the grass can get.
Acreage in this part of Utah carries different considerations than a parcel on the Wasatch Front. Water rights and ditch shares matter as much as the house itself, the growing season is short, and winters bring real snow even though summers stay drier than the mountains to the west. Access to the San Rafael Swell, Joe's Valley Reservoir, and miles of BLM land puts hunting, ATV riding, and fishing essentially out the back door. Buyers should also factor in the drive to Price or Castle Dale for groceries, medical care, and schools. Browse the active acreage listings below to see what's currently on the market in and around Emery.
October 2025 · Emery market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Emery right now.
Median sale
$350,000
1 closed in October 2025
Median DOM
71 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
92.2%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
1
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Emery.
How much land typically comes with acreage properties in Emery? ▾
Listings here commonly range from 1-2 acre residential parcels in town up to 20-40 acre spreads on the outskirts, with some agricultural properties exceeding 100 acres. Larger holdings often include a mix of irrigated pasture, dry grazing land, and a building site. Water shares from the Emery Water Conservancy District are a separate consideration and significantly affect value.
Does acreage in Emery come with water rights? ▾
Sometimes, but not always. Irrigated parcels usually carry shares in local ditch companies or the conservancy district, while dry land may have none. Always ask for the water rights certificate and share count up front, since usable irrigation water is what separates a working hay field from a patch of sagebrush.
Can I run livestock on these properties? ▾
Yes. Emery County zoning is friendly to horses, cattle, sheep, and chickens on most rural-residential and agricultural parcels. Many homes already have corrals, loafing sheds, or hay barns in place. Confirm zoning on a specific parcel before closing if you plan to run a commercial-scale operation.
What's the price range for acreage homes in Emery right now? ▾
Smaller homes on 1-5 acres often trade in the $250,000-$400,000 range, while larger ranch-style properties with outbuildings and irrigated ground can run $500,000 to over $1 million depending on water rights and improvements. Inventory is thin, so pricing moves with whatever handful of listings are active.
How far is Emery from services and bigger towns? ▾
Emery sits in the southern part of Emery County along Highway 10, roughly 30 minutes from Castle Dale and Ferron and about an hour from Price. Salt Lake City is around 2.5 hours north, and Green River is 45 minutes east via I-70. Plan on driving for major shopping, hospitals, and the closest commercial airport in Grand Junction or SLC.
Is internet and utility service reliable on rural acreage here? ▾
Power and culinary water are available on most established parcels, though raw land may require well drilling and a septic system. Fixed wireless and Starlink are the most common internet options on outlying acreage, since fiber and cable are limited to denser pockets of town.