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Utah · statewide
Homes with Casitas & Guest Houses in Utah
These are Utah homes whose listings mention a casita, guest house, mother-in-law apartment or in-law suite. There are 650 homes with a casita or guest suite for sale in Utah right now, with a median asking price of $826,000. The most are in St. George, Salt Lake City and Hurricane.
In Southern Utah, "casita" usually means a separate room with its own entrance, built into or beside the main home; compare St. George, Washington and Ivins. Along the Wasatch Front it's more often a basement apartment or mother-in-law suite, as in Salt Lake City and Sandy. Planning to rent the space? See Utah investment properties.
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Utah MLS data · updated Oct 22, 2026
Utah homes with casitas & guest houses by the numbers
Today's listings plus closed sales recorded in the MLS, each home counted once. Medians, not averages, so one outlier can't skew them.
- For sale now
- 650
- median ask $826,000
- Median sale, last 12 mo
- $700,000
- 1,499 sold · +2.5% vs prior year
- Price per sq ft
- $231
- median of closed sales · typical 3,245 sq ft
- Days on market
- 40 days
- median, listing to contract · 99.1% of list
Where they are: by city
| City | For sale | Median ask | Sold, 12 mo | Median sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George | 54 | $919,000 | 144 | $763,000 |
| Salt Lake City | 39 | $790,000 | 79 | $737,000 |
| Hurricane | 43 | $925,000 | 56 | $755,000 |
| Washington | 29 | $998,000 | 63 | $695,000 |
| West Jordan | 20 | $715,000 | 54 | $619,000 |
| Sandy | 17 | $1,100,000 | 49 | $775,000 |
| West Valley City | 15 | $520,000 | 37 | $513,000 |
| Ivins | 18 | $1,313,000 | 32 | $1,282,000 |
| Herriman | 12 | $1,015,000 | 34 | $692,000 |
| Orem | 11 | $580,000 | 33 | $545,000 |
| Provo | 10 | $768,000 | 34 | $671,000 |
| Layton | 10 | $557,000 | 33 | $655,000 |
| Ogden | 14 | $577,000 | 29 | $425,000 |
| Draper | 14 | $937,000 | 28 | $962,000 |
| South Jordan | 9 | $849,000 | 31 | $930,000 |
| Bountiful | 13 | $700,000 | 26 | $598,000 |
| Eagle Mountain | 16 | $600,000 | 23 | $615,000 |
| Lehi | 6 | $987,000 | 30 | $761,000 |
| Park City | 11 | $10,500,000 | 19 | $2,700,000 |
| Riverton | 6 | $1,137,000 | 24 | $898,000 |
By county
| County | For sale | Median ask |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | 178 | $792,000 |
| Washington County | 162 | $1,000,000 |
| Utah County | 97 | $737,000 |
| Davis County | 58 | $700,000 |
| Weber County | 39 | $675,000 |
| Tooele County | 13 | $550,000 |
| Cache County | 12 | $590,000 |
| Summit County | 15 | $6,500,000 |
| Iron County | 14 | $614,000 |
| Wasatch County | 11 | $5,980,000 |
| Box Elder County | 7 | $499,000 |
| Grand County | 9 | $1,995,000 |
Sale medians need at least 5 closings; thinner rows show a dash. Listing data from the Utah MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Common questions
About homes with casitas & guest houses in Utah.
How much does a home with a casita cost in Utah? ▾
The median asking price for Utah homes with a casita or guest suite is $826,000 right now. Over the last 12 months they sold at a median of $700,000.
Can I rent out a basement apartment in Utah? ▾
Often, yes. Utah law requires cities to allow internal accessory dwelling units, such as a basement apartment inside an owner-occupied single-family home, in zones that are primarily residential. Cities can still require an extra parking space and set other limits, so check with the city.
Are detached casitas and guest houses allowed in Utah? ▾
That's up to each city and HOA. Detached units are governed by local zoning, which can set size, setback, parking and rental rules, so confirm what a specific property is permitted for before you plan to rent it.
Where are homes with casitas in Utah? ▾
Salt Lake and Washington counties have the most, followed by Utah County. St. George, Salt Lake City and Hurricane lead the cities today.
How fast do homes with casitas sell in Utah? ▾
Over the last 12 months, they took a median of 40 days to go under contract and closed at 99.1% of their final list price.