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Investment Properties for Sale in Hanksville, Utah
Hanksville sits at the crossroads of SR-24 and SR-95 in Wayne County, a small desert town of roughly 200 residents that punches well above its weight as a tourism gateway. It's the last fuel and lodging stop before Capitol Reef National Park to the west, Lake Powell and Bullfrog Marina to the south, and the slot canyons of the San Rafael Swell and Goblin Valley State Park to the north. That geography is the entire investment thesis here: a steady stream of national-park travelers, overlanders, ATV riders, and Lake Powell-bound boaters who need a bed, a campsite, or a meal — and a town with very limited supply to serve them.
Investment activity in Hanksville tends to fall into a few buckets: nightly-rental homes and cabins, RV parks and glamping concepts on raw acreage, small motels or roadside commercial along the highway, and long-term rentals serving Hollow Mountain, the school, and seasonal workers. Prices are a fraction of what you'd pay in Moab or Torrey, but so are nightly rates, and the season is shorter — roughly March through October carries most of the revenue. Water rights, septic capacity, and Wayne County zoning are the real diligence items, not finish levels. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out if you'd like help running the numbers on a specific parcel or property.
February 2026 · Hanksville market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Hanksville right now.
Median sale
$150,000
1 closed in February 2026
Median DOM
7 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
3
active + pending
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Common questions
About investment properties in Hanksville.
What kind of investment returns do Hanksville short-term rentals typically see? ▾
Hanksville's rental market is highly seasonal, with strong occupancy from March through October when travelers visit Capitol Reef, Goblin Valley, Lake Powell, and the San Rafael Swell. Winter months are slow outside of hunting season. Most operators underwrite to roughly 5-7 strong months a year, so cash-flow projections should be built on annualized averages rather than peak summer rates.
Are there any short-term rental restrictions in Hanksville? ▾
Hanksville is an unincorporated area in Wayne County, which is generally friendlier to nightly rentals than incorporated Utah towns with strict overlay zones. That said, county rules and septic, well, and lodging tax requirements still apply. Confirm current zoning and any nightly-rental permitting with Wayne County before closing.
What types of investment properties show up on the Hanksville MLS? ▾
Inventory is small and varied — you'll see older single-family homes on large lots, a handful of cabins or modular units, raw acreage suitable for build-to-rent or RV park concepts, and the occasional small commercial parcel along SR-24 or SR-95. Listings are infrequent, so serious investors usually set up MLS alerts and move quickly when something hits.
Is Hanksville a good fit for an RV park, glamping, or unique-stay concept? ▾
Yes — the town sits at the junction of two scenic highways feeding Capitol Reef and Lake Powell, and demand for tent sites, Airstreams, domes, and Mars-themed stays (a nod to the nearby Mars Desert Research Station) has grown. Land is comparatively cheap versus Moab or Torrey, but water rights and septic capacity are the real constraints to verify.
How does Hanksville compare to Moab or Torrey for investment? ▾
Entry prices in Hanksville are meaningfully lower than Moab and usually below Torrey as well, but nightly rates and occupancy are also lower. The trade-off is less competition and more room to build something distinctive. Investors who want yield over appreciation and don't mind a remote location tend to prefer Hanksville.
What should out-of-state investors know about utilities and logistics here? ▾
Hanksville is remote — the nearest full-service grocery and hospital are over an hour away in Richfield or Moab. Many properties rely on well water and septic, internet options are limited (Starlink is common), and contractor availability is thin. Budget extra for maintenance trips, remote property management, and longer turnaround on repairs.