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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Gunlock, Utah
Gunlock is a small ranching community tucked along the Santa Clara River about 22 miles northwest of St. George, and it's one of the few corners of Washington County where you can still buy a house with real working land. Elevation sits near 3,500 feet, so summers are hot but noticeably cooler than downtown St. George, and winters rarely see hard freezes — long enough growing seasons for hay, fruit trees, and pasture if you have irrigation shares. The valley is hemmed in by red sandstone and black lava fields, with Gunlock Reservoir and the state park just up the road for boating and bass fishing. Most acreage parcels here are zoned A-5 or A-20, which means horses, cattle, chickens, and outbuildings are part of the deal rather than something you fight the county over.
Buyers shopping acreage in Gunlock fall into a few camps: equestrian families priced out of Bloomington Ranches and Diamond Valley, multigenerational households wanting room for a second dwelling, and folks relocating from the Wasatch Front who want Southern Utah weather with land that still pencils. Water rights are the single biggest variable — a five-acre lot with Gunlock Irrigation Company shares lives very differently than one without. Distance to Costco, Dixie Regional, and the St. George airport is roughly 30 minutes, close enough for daily errands but far enough that the night sky still works. Browse the active acreage listings below to see what's currently on the market.
June 2025 · Gunlock market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Gunlock right now.
Median sale
$795,000
1 closed in June 2025
Median DOM
29 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
90.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
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active + pending
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Gunlock.
How much land typically comes with acreage properties in Gunlock? ▾
Most acreage parcels in Gunlock run from 1 to 5 acres on the valley floor near the Santa Clara River, with larger 10-40 acre holdings further out toward the BLM boundaries and lava fields. A few legacy ranch parcels exceed 100 acres. Water rights vary widely from parcel to parcel, so confirm shares before writing an offer.
Does land in Gunlock come with irrigation water? ▾
Some parcels carry Gunlock Irrigation Company shares tied to the Santa Clara River and Gunlock Reservoir, which is what makes pasture and orchards viable in this desert climate. Other lots have only a culinary connection and no irrigation rights at all. The number of shares directly affects both usability and resale value.
Can I keep horses, cattle, or chickens on Gunlock acreage? ▾
Yes. Gunlock sits in unincorporated Washington County zoned largely A-20 and A-5 (agricultural), which permits horses, cattle, goats, poultry, and most hobby-farm uses. Setbacks for barns and corrals apply, and you'll want to verify the specific zoning on any parcel with the county before closing.
How far is Gunlock from St. George and the nearest services? ▾
Gunlock is about 22 miles northwest of St. George, roughly a 30-minute drive via Highway 91 through Santa Clara and Ivins. Groceries, hospitals, and the airport are all in St. George. The town itself has no commercial services, which is part of the appeal for buyers wanting space and quiet.
Is the area on a septic system and well water? ▾
Most acreage homes in Gunlock are on septic, and culinary water comes from either the Gunlock town system or a private well depending on location. Well depths in the valley typically run 100-300 feet. Septic and well inspections are standard practice on these rural transactions.
What's the price range for acreage homes in Gunlock right now? ▾
Acreage homes here generally run from the mid $600Ks for a modest house on 1-2 acres up past $2M for larger ranch setups with water rights, outbuildings, and river frontage. Bare land trades separately and ranges from roughly $80K to $300K+ per parcel depending on size, access, and water. Inventory is thin, so active counts move week to week.