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Foreclosures & Short Sales in Hildale, Utah
Hildale sits at the base of the Vermilion Cliffs on the Utah-Arizona line, part of the tight-knit Short Creek community shared with Colorado City. Housing stock here is unlike most of Utah: many properties were built by and for FLDS families, meaning larger lots, compounds with multiple structures, unfinished additions, or homes converted from communal use. As the community has opened up over the past decade, ownership has changed hands through UEP Trust reallocation, tax default, and lender action, which means foreclosures and short sales show up on the Hildale MLS more consistently than in most Washington County towns.
Buyers drawn to this corner of the state are usually after acreage and privacy at a price well below St. George or Hurricane, and they're willing to take on a property that needs work in exchange for that trade-off. Some foreclosures here are standard bank-owned homes; others involve unfinished construction, water-share complications tied to Short Creek water rights, or title questions left over from the UEP Trust dissolution — all worth running past a title company before writing an offer. Because inventory is thin and turns over in small batches, a distressed listing in Hildale can sit for months or move fast if it's on a paved road with clean utilities. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
July 2026 · Hildale market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Hildale right now.
Median sale
$550,500
1 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
70 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
96.6%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
12
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About foreclosures & short sales in Hildale.
Why are there so many foreclosures in Hildale compared to nearby towns? ▾
A lot of it traces back to the UEP Trust reallocation process and the broader unwinding of FLDS control over property in Short Creek. Homes that were held communally or under disputed ownership have gone through tax default, court-ordered sale, or lender foreclosure as title got sorted out. That history means distressed inventory turns up here more often than in typical Washington County subdivisions.
Are these homes move-in ready or do they usually need work? ▾
Expect a wide range. Some are conventional bank-owned houses in decent shape, but a good number are partially finished, oversized compounds built for large families, or homes with deferred maintenance from sitting vacant. Get a contractor through the property before closing, since renovation costs can shift the real value of a discounted listing significantly.
Do these properties come with clear title? ▾
Not always, and this is the single biggest thing to check in Hildale. Because of the UEP Trust history, some parcels have had ownership disputes or liens that took years to clear. Work with a title company experienced in Short Creek transactions and get title insurance rather than assuming a foreclosure sale wipes the slate clean.
How does water access work with these properties? ▾
Water rights and culinary water hookups in Hildale are tied to the local water system and, in some cases, to older agreements from the communal ownership era. On a foreclosure or short sale, confirm the water share or connection is transferable and active rather than assuming it comes automatically with the land.
Can I finance a foreclosure in Hildale, or is it cash-only? ▾
It depends on the property's condition. Homes that are livable and appraise cleanly can qualify for conventional or FHA financing, but unfinished structures or homes needing major repairs often won't pass appraisal and require cash or a renovation loan like an FHA 203(k). Get pre-approved with a lender familiar with rural Utah properties before you tour anything.
How much can I realistically save buying a foreclosure here versus a standard listing? ▾
Discounts vary a lot depending on condition and how motivated the seller or lender is, but distressed properties in Hildale often price well under comparable finished homes in St. George or Hurricane. The savings can be significant on paper, though it's worth weighing against renovation costs and the title and water questions common to this area before comparing it directly to a turnkey home elsewhere in the county.