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Investment Properties for Sale in Glendale, Utah
Glendale is a small town of about 400 people tucked into Long Valley along Highway 89 in Kane County, roughly halfway between Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon. That location is the entire investment story here. The corridor sees steady year-round park traffic — millions of visitors flow past the town's single stoplight-free stretch of highway every year — and Glendale offers some of the more affordable lodging-adjacent real estate in southern Utah. Most investor activity centers on short-term rentals, small cabins, and acreage parcels with development potential. Long Valley sits at around 5,800 feet, so summers are noticeably cooler than St. George and winters bring real snow, which shapes both the rental calendar and the property maintenance picture.
Compared to Springdale or Kanab, where STR competition is fierce and entry prices have climbed sharply, Glendale still offers room to buy a habitable home in the $300Ks to $500Ks depending on condition and lot size. Larger parcels with water rights, irrigation shares, or river frontage along the Sevier trade higher. Investors should pay close attention to Kane County and town-level short-term rental ordinances, well versus culinary water status, and septic capacity — these three items drive both cash flow and resale more than cosmetic condition does. Browse the active investment listings below to see what's currently on the market in Glendale, and reach out if you want help running the numbers on a specific property.
May 2026 · Glendale market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Glendale right now.
Median sale
$1,199,000
1 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
93.1%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
1
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About investment properties in Glendale.
What kinds of investment properties show up in Glendale, Utah? ▾
Most of what trades in Glendale falls into three buckets: small single-family homes on larger lots, older cabins or bungalows that work as short-term rentals, and raw acreage near the Sevier River or backing up to BLM land. You'll occasionally see a roadside parcel along Highway 89 that's been used as a small motel, RV park, or roadside business. Multi-family product is rare — this is a town of roughly 400 people.
Is Glendale a viable short-term rental market? ▾
Yes, and that's the main investor thesis here. Glendale sits on Highway 89 between Zion (about 45 minutes south) and Bryce Canyon (about an hour north), so nightly rentals capture park traffic year-round. Kane County is generally friendlier to STRs than neighboring jurisdictions, but always confirm current town and county rules before you close — regulations have tightened across southern Utah in the last few years.
What price range should I expect? ▾
Habitable single-family homes in Glendale typically run from the mid $300Ks into the $600Ks depending on condition, acreage, and water rights. Fixers and small cabins occasionally come in lower. Larger acreage parcels and turnkey STR-ready properties with proven booking history push higher. Inventory is thin, so comps can swing significantly month to month.
Are water rights or wells a concern for investors here? ▾
They can be. Many Glendale properties run on private wells or shares in local irrigation, and water is a real conversation in this part of Kane County. Before writing an offer, ask for well logs, water-rights documentation, and any culinary connection details. It directly affects what you can build, how many units you can run, and resale value.
How does Glendale compare to Orderville or Mt. Carmel for investment? ▾
All three towns sit along the same Highway 89 corridor and share the Zion-to-Bryce traffic. Glendale tends to have slightly more residential inventory than Mt. Carmel Junction, while Orderville has a bit more commercial activity. Pricing is similar across the three; the choice usually comes down to the specific parcel, lot size, and proximity to the highway versus a quieter side road.
How many investment-friendly listings are active in Glendale right now? ▾
Glendale is a small market, so active counts are usually in the single digits at any given time. The list below pulls live MLS data, so it reflects what's actually available today. Setting up a saved search is the most reliable way to catch new listings — properties that pencil for STR use tend to move quickly.