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Investment Properties for Sale in Ferron, Utah
Ferron is a small Emery County town of roughly 1,400 people sitting at about 5,900 feet on the western edge of Castle Valley, with the Wasatch Plateau rising sharply to the west and high desert stretching east. For investors, the rental math here is driven by a few specific employers: the Hunter and Huntington coal-fired power plants, Emery County School District, SUFCO and other mining operations, and the ranching economy that's been here since the 1880s. That makes Ferron a workforce-housing market more than an appreciation play, with cap rates that tend to pencil better than anything on the Wasatch Front but with thinner tenant pools and longer days-on-market when units turn.
The investment inventory typically falls into a few buckets: older single-family homes on quarter- to half-acre lots that rent to power plant and mine workers, properties with shops or outbuildings that attract tradesmen, and the occasional small acreage with irrigation shares from Ferron Canal & Reservoir Company that can pull dual duty as a rental plus pasture lease. Short-term rental potential exists thanks to Millsite Reservoir, Joe's Valley bouldering, and Skyline Drive access, but nightly demand is seasonal and city ordinances should be checked before underwriting an STR. Browse the active Ferron investment listings below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out if you want rent comps or a closer look at a specific parcel.
May 2026 · Ferron market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Ferron right now.
Median sale
$296,500
2 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
134 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
8
active + pending
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Common questions
About investment properties in Ferron.
What kind of rental demand does Ferron actually have? ▾
Ferron's renter pool is small but steady, driven by workers at the Hunter and Huntington power plants, Emery County School District staff, and crews tied to coal, ranching, and seasonal recreation. Vacancy can run higher than Wasatch Front markets, so investors typically underwrite longer hold times between tenants. Single-family rentals in the $900–$1,300 range tend to move faster than higher-priced units.
Are short-term rentals viable in Ferron? ▾
STR demand exists but is seasonal and tied to nearby draws like Millsite State Park, Joe's Valley Reservoir, the Wedge Overlook, and Skyline Drive ATV trails. Bouldering traffic at Joe's Valley brings climbers in spring and fall. Check Ferron City's current ordinances on nightly rentals before you buy, as small Utah towns have been tightening rules over the past few years.
What do investment properties typically cost in Ferron? ▾
Most single-family homes in Ferron trade between roughly $200,000 and $325,000, with older homes on larger lots sometimes coming in lower. Multi-unit inventory is rare, so investors usually assemble a portfolio of single-family rentals or look at homes with accessory structures, shops, or extra acreage that can generate side income.
What should I know about water rights and irrigation on Ferron properties? ▾
Many Ferron parcels carry shares in Ferron Canal & Reservoir Company or similar irrigation systems, which can add real value for tenants who want pasture, gardens, or livestock. Confirm share counts, transfer fees, and assessment dues during due diligence. Culinary water is typically through Ferron City.
How far is Ferron from larger job centers? ▾
Ferron sits about 30 minutes from Price, two hours from Provo, and roughly two and a half hours from Salt Lake City via US-6 and UT-10. The local economy leans on energy, agriculture, and county government, so rental performance tracks closely with the power plants and coal sector rather than Wasatch Front job growth.
Is financing harder for investment properties in a small town like Ferron? ▾
Some national lenders shy away from rural Emery County, but local credit unions and Utah community banks (Eastern Utah Community CU, Zions, State Bank of Southern Utah) write investor loans here regularly. Appraisals can take longer due to limited comps, so build extra time into your contract.