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Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in Hurricane, Utah
Hurricane sits at the east end of the St. George metro, about 20 minutes from the regional airport and 30 minutes from Zion National Park's south entrance. It's an older agricultural town that's been catching the growth spillover from St. George for the last decade, which means the housing stock is a real mix: 1960s and 70s block homes on big irrigated lots near the original downtown grid, 1990s ranches on quarter-acre lots, manufactured homes on permanent foundations, and newer builds out toward Sky Ranch and Coral Canyon. That mix is exactly why Hurricane is one of the better towns in Washington County to hunt for a fixer — the bones and the lots are often worth more than the dated finishes suggest.
Buyers shopping rehab projects here tend to fall into three camps: locals wanting to get into a home under the county median, investors targeting nightly-rental zones near the Zion corridor, and retirees from California or the Wasatch Front who want to customize finishes themselves. Climate matters too — Hurricane runs hot and dry, so roofs, HVAC systems, and stucco take a beating, and those are usually the first big-ticket items on any inspection report. Water rights, irrigation shares, and septic-to-sewer conversions also come into play on older parcels. Scroll through the active listings below to see what's currently available and where the value plays are sitting this week.
May 2026 · Hurricane market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Hurricane right now.
Median sale
$518,000
37 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
48 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
478
active + pending
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Common questions
About fixer upper homes in Hurricane.
What kind of fixer uppers actually show up in Hurricane? ▾
Most fall into a few buckets: older block or stucco homes from the 1970s–90s in the original Hurricane grid south of State Street, manufactured homes on permanent foundations out toward La Verkin and Sky Ranch, and the occasional small farmhouse on a quarter to half acre with irrigation rights. Outright teardowns are rare because lot values have climbed, but cosmetic and mid-level rehabs come up fairly often.
Can I use a renovation loan like FHA 203(k) or Fannie Mae HomeStyle here? ▾
Yes. Both are common ways Hurricane buyers handle fixers because cash purchases compete hard with investors. A 203(k) works well on owner-occupied homes needing roof, HVAC, kitchen, or bath work, while HomeStyle gives more flexibility on luxury items like pools or detached shops. Just confirm the property isn't an unpermitted addition situation before writing — Washington County is strict on permits.
How does Hurricane's climate affect what needs fixing? ▾
Summer highs run 100°+ for weeks, so aging HVAC systems, sun-baked roofs, and cracked stucco are the most common big-ticket repairs. Hard water from the Virgin River system also chews through water heaters, fixtures, and irrigation valves faster than buyers from cooler climates expect. Budget for those even if the inspection looks clean.
Are there water rights or irrigation issues I should watch on older Hurricane lots? ▾
Many older properties inside the original townsite carry Hurricane Canal irrigation shares, which are valuable but come with annual assessments and use-it-or-lose-it rules. On a fixer, verify with the title company whether shares transfer with the deed and whether the ditch or pressurized irrigation tap is still active.
Is it worth fixing up a home in Hurricane versus buying new in Washington Fields or Sienna Hills? ▾
It depends on the lot. A dated home on a flat, treed lot near downtown Hurricane or with Pine Valley Mountain views can pencil out well after a remodel because you can't replicate the mature setting in a new subdivision. If the lot is small and viewless, the math gets tighter once you factor permits, materials, and contractor backlogs in St. George.
How competitive are fixer uppers in Hurricane right now? ▾
Cosmetic fixers under roughly $450K still draw multiple offers, often from investors running short-term rental numbers since Hurricane allows nightly rentals in certain zones. Heavier rehabs sit longer and are more negotiable. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.