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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Grover, Utah
Grover sits at roughly 7,000 feet on the eastern edge of Boulder Mountain in Wayne County, a tiny ranching community tucked between Torrey and the town of Boulder along Highway 12. Acreage here isn't a luxury upgrade — it's the default. Most parcels run anywhere from 2 to 40+ acres, with irrigation rights pulled from Pleasant Creek, mature stands of ponderosa and aspen, and direct views of the Henry Mountains, Capitol Reef's red cliffs, and the Aquarius Plateau. Buyers come here for elbow room, dark skies, hay ground, horse setups, and a working-rural lifestyle that's nearly impossible to find within an hour of a national park anymore. Capitol Reef sits about 15 minutes north, and the Dixie National Forest borders much of the area, meaning your "back fence" is often public land.
The trade-offs are real and worth understanding before you buy. Grover is off-grid or semi-off-grid in places — wells, septic, propane, and snow-load roofs are standard. Winters bring real snow at this elevation, Highway 12 over Boulder Mountain can close in storms, and the nearest full grocery store is in Loa or Richfield. Internet is improving with fixed wireless and Starlink, but cell coverage is spotty. Land prices have climbed as buyers from the Wasatch Front and out of state have discovered the area, though acreage here still pencils out better than comparable land near Moab or Park City. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
November 2025 · Grover market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Grover right now.
Median sale
$790,000
1 closed in November 2025
Median DOM
42 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.8%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
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active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Grover.
How much land do Grover acreage properties typically include? ▾
Most listings fall between 2 and 20 acres, with some legacy ranch parcels running 40 acres or more. Smaller 1-2 acre lots exist closer to the Highway 12 corridor, while larger holdings tend to sit on the benches with irrigation rights and outbuildings.
Do Grover properties usually come with water rights? ▾
Many do, and it's the single most important thing to verify. Pleasant Creek shares and Grover irrigation rights are what make the pastures green — without them, you're looking at dryland sage. Ask the listing agent for a copy of the water shares and confirm transfer with the local irrigation company before closing.
Is Grover a realistic place to keep horses or livestock? ▾
Yes — it's genuinely ranch country. Most acreage parcels have existing fencing, loafing sheds, or barns, and grazing permits on adjacent Forest Service land are sometimes available. Winter feeding is a reality from roughly November through April given the elevation.
What utilities should I expect on rural Grover acreage? ▾
Plan on a private well and septic, propane for heat and cooking, and either grid power or solar depending on the parcel's location. Some remote tracts are fully off-grid. Internet is typically Starlink or a local fixed-wireless provider rather than fiber.
How close is Grover to Capitol Reef and Highway 12 amenities? ▾
Capitol Reef's visitor center is about 20 minutes north via Highway 12, and Torrey — with restaurants, gas, and lodging — is roughly 15 minutes away. Boulder Town and the Burr Trail are 20 minutes south. Loa, the Wayne County seat, is about 40 minutes for groceries and county services.
Can I build a short-term rental or guest cabin on Grover acreage? ▾
Wayne County zoning is generally permissive compared to Wasatch Front counties, and nightly rentals do operate in the area, but rules vary by parcel and have tightened as tourism has grown. Confirm current STR allowances and any HOA or subdivision CC&Rs with the county planning office before you write an offer banking on rental income.