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Homes with Casitas & Guest Houses in Enoch, Utah
Enoch sits just northwest of Cedar City off Highway 91, and its larger lot sizes are exactly why casitas and detached guest houses show up more often here than in tighter subdivisions closer to town. A lot of the newer construction in areas like Fiddlers Canyon Estates and the acreage parcels off Midvalley Road was platted with room for a second structure, so buyers aren't fighting a small footprint to add one later. That matters if you're bringing an aging parent along, want rental income to offset the mortgage, or need a dedicated space for remote work away from the main house.
Cedar City's Southern Utah University pulls a steady stream of students and visiting faculty needing short-term housing, and Enoch's proximity — usually a 10 to 15 minute drive — makes a guest house here a realistic income property without living in the middle of campus traffic. Casitas in this area also do double duty during ski season and shoulder months when Brian Head visitors want a private stay outside a hotel. Iron County's building codes generally require a separate permit and utility hookup for a detached dwelling used as a rental, so ask your agent whether a specific casita is legally permitted for that use before you count on the income. Browse the active listings below to see which properties currently have a guest house or casita included.
July 2026 · Enoch market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Enoch right now.
Median sale
$420,000
8 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
62 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.8%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
44
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes with casitas & guest houses in Enoch.
What counts as a casita or guest house in Enoch listings? ▾
On the Iron County MLS, agents typically flag a property as having a casita or guest house when there's a fully detached or semi-detached living space with its own entrance, bathroom, and often a kitchenette. Mother-in-law suites attached to the main home sometimes get tagged the same way, so it's worth reading the remarks. If full second-kitchen legality matters to you, confirm the ADU status with Enoch City before writing an offer.
Does Enoch City allow short-term rentals in a casita? ▾
Enoch has been more restrictive than Cedar City on nightly rentals, and zoning varies by subdivision. Long-term rentals of a guest house are generally workable in residential zones, but Airbnb-style use is not a given. Call Enoch City Hall and check the specific parcel's zoning before banking on rental income.
Why do casitas show up more often in Enoch than in older Cedar City neighborhoods? ▾
Enoch's lots tend to be larger — half-acre to full-acre parcels are common in areas like Parkview, Midvalley, and the east-side horse properties. That extra footprint gives builders room for a detached unit, an RV garage with living quarters above, or a true second dwelling, which is harder to fit on Cedar City's tighter in-town lots.
Are casita properties in Enoch typically on culinary water or wells? ▾
It's a mix. Homes inside Enoch City limits are usually on municipal culinary water, while properties on the outskirts toward Midvalley sometimes run on shared or private wells with separate irrigation shares. A second dwelling can affect water hookup fees and share requirements, so verify with the city and the seller's disclosures.
What price premium should I expect for a home with a guest house in Enoch? ▾
A functional, permitted casita generally adds somewhere in the range of $40,000 to $90,000 over a comparable single-dwelling home in Enoch, depending on square footage, finish level, and whether it has a full kitchen. Detached units with garages or RV bays sit at the upper end. Unpermitted conversions appraise much lower, so permit history matters.
Can I get a standard mortgage on a property with a second dwelling? ▾
Yes, conventional, FHA, and VA loans will all finance a primary residence that includes an ADU or guest house, as long as the property is zoned correctly and the appraiser can support the value. The lender will usually want to see that the main home is the primary living space. Multi-unit financing rules only kick in if the property is classified as a duplex or larger.