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Investment Properties for Sale in Hildale, Utah
Hildale sits in the Short Creek valley at the base of the red Vermilion Cliffs, tucked against the Arizona border about 40 miles southeast of St. George and roughly the same distance from Zion National Park's east entrance. For investors, this is one of the more unusual markets in Utah: prices remain dramatically below the rest of Washington County because so much of the housing stock was historically held by the United Effort Plan trust and only re-entered the private market over the last decade. That backstory created a one-time pricing gap, and buyers who understand the local title quirks have been picking up single-family homes, large lots, and fixer projects at numbers that simply don't exist in St. George, Hurricane, or Washington City anymore.
Rental demand is steady from local families, regional construction trades, and a slow but real flow of remote workers and Zion-area travelers. Some properties pencil as long-term rentals; others operate as nightly stays for visitors heading to Zion, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, or the Kanab area. Infrastructure — water, roads, internet — has improved meaningfully since Hildale's municipal turnover, but due diligence still matters more here than in a typical suburban purchase. Lot lines, shared wells, and easement histories can be unusual, so a title company that knows Hildale is worth its weight. Browse the active investment listings below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out if you want help reading between the lines on a specific parcel.
June 2026 · Hildale market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Hildale right now.
Median sale
$505,000
1 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
211 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.1%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
12
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About investment properties in Hildale.
What kind of rental demand exists in Hildale? ▾
Hildale and adjacent Colorado City have a tight rental market driven by local families, construction crews working on the rebuilding housing stock, and a growing trickle of remote workers drawn to cheap land and Zion-area access. Long-term rentals turn over slowly, and short-term demand picks up during shoulder seasons when Zion National Park (about 40 minutes west) overflows. Vacancy is generally low, but rents are modest compared to St. George.
Are short-term rentals (Airbnb, VRBO) allowed in Hildale? ▾
Hildale has been more permissive than many southern Utah towns, but rules have shifted as the city modernizes its code. Some properties operate as nightly rentals catering to Zion overflow and Grand Canyon North Rim travelers, while others are restricted to long-term tenants. Always verify current city ordinances and any HOA or deed restrictions before underwriting a property as an STR.
Why are Hildale prices so much lower than St. George or Hurricane? ▾
Hildale sits at the far southern edge of Utah against the Arizona Strip, and for decades the housing stock was tied up in the United Effort Plan trust tied to the FLDS community. As properties moved back into private ownership through court-ordered sales, prices stayed well below the regional average. That gap is what draws investors — buy-in costs can be a third of what you'd pay 40 miles north in Washington County.
What should I know about title and property history before buying? ▾
Many Hildale parcels have complicated chain-of-title histories tied to the UEP trust dissolution. Lot lines, easements, and shared water or driveway agreements can be unusual. Work with a title company familiar with Hildale specifically, get a current ALTA survey when possible, and budget for due diligence time longer than a standard Washington County closing.
What does the long-term appreciation picture look like here? ▾
Hildale has seen meaningful price growth over the past five years as the town normalizes, infrastructure improves, and St. George's growth pushes buyers further out. Population is small (around 3,000) so the market is thin and individual sales can swing the comps. Investors betting on Hildale are generally betting on the broader Washington County growth story spilling south.
Are there financing quirks I should plan for? ▾
Conventional financing works for most updated single-family homes, but older or unfinished properties — and there are still plenty of those in Hildale — may need cash, hard money, or renovation loans like a 203(k). Appraisals can come in light because comparable sales are limited. Talk to a lender who has actually closed a Hildale deal before assuming a standard timeline.