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Foreclosures & Short Sales in Hurricane, Utah
Hurricane sits at the eastern edge of the St. George metro, about 20 minutes from I-15 and roughly two hours from Las Vegas. It's grown fast over the last decade — retirees from California and the Wasatch Front, Zion-adjacent vacation buyers, and working families priced out of St. George proper have all pushed demand into Hurricane, La Verkin, and Apple Valley. That steady appreciation means genuine distressed inventory here is rare compared to higher-turnover markets. When foreclosures and short sales do hit the MLS in Hurricane, they tend to come from estate situations, divorce, investor exits on short-term rentals near Sand Hollow, or owners who bought at the 2022 peak with adjustable financing.
Buyers shopping bank-owned and pre-foreclosure homes here should plan for as-is conditions and a faster pace than a typical resale. Southern Utah's climate — 300+ sunny days, summer highs over 105°F, and hard alkaline water — is rough on vacant properties, so HVAC, roofing, and landscaping often need attention. Short sales add a lender-approval timeline that can stretch 60 to 120 days, while REO listings usually close on a normal 30-day schedule once financing clears. Cash and renovation-loan buyers have the strongest position. Pricing in Hurricane generally runs below St. George and Washington for comparable square footage, which makes the discount math more interesting on the lower end of the market. Browse the active distressed listings below to see what's currently available, and reach out if you want comps or a walk-through.
August 2026 · Hurricane market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Hurricane right now.
Median sale
$480,500
51 closed in August 2026
Median DOM
41 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
475
active + pending
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Common questions
About foreclosures & short sales in Hurricane.
Are foreclosures and short sales common in Hurricane right now? ▾
Distressed inventory in Hurricane has stayed thin since the post-2008 cycle wound down. Washington County values climbed steadily through the 2010s and the 2020-2022 run-up, so most owners have equity cushions that make traditional sales easier than foreclosure. When listings do appear, they tend to move quickly because the local buyer pool is large.
What's the difference between a foreclosure and a short sale? ▾
A foreclosure (REO) means the lender has already taken the property back and is selling it directly, usually as-is with a fairly straightforward closing. A short sale means the owner still holds title but owes more than the home is worth, so the lender has to approve any offer below the loan balance. Short sales can drag on for months waiting for that lender sign-off.
Can I get an FHA or VA loan on a Hurricane foreclosure? ▾
Sometimes, but it depends on condition. Bank-owned homes in Hurricane often have deferred maintenance — swamp coolers left off in 110-degree summers, dry landscaping, pool equipment that's been sitting — and FHA/VA appraisers flag those issues. Cash and conventional buyers tend to have the easiest time closing, though FHA 203(k) renovation loans work for properties that need light rehab.
How do prices on distressed Hurricane homes compare to standard listings? ▾
Discounts vary widely. A clean REO in a subdivision like Sky Ranch or Dixie Springs might sell within 5-10% of comparable retail homes. A short sale or auction property needing roof, HVAC, or stucco work in the older parts of town near State Street can come in 15-20% below market, but the repair budget usually eats most of that spread.
What should I watch out for buying a foreclosure in Hurricane's climate? ▾
Southern Utah heat is hard on homes that sit vacant. Check the HVAC and roof first — summer attic temps routinely exceed 140°F and shingles age fast. Also inspect irrigation, any pool or spa equipment, and look for evidence of slab settling on properties built on the expansive soils common around the Hurricane bench.
How fast do these listings sell once they hit the MLS? ▾
Well-priced REOs in Hurricane often go under contract within a week, sometimes with multiple offers. Short sales sit longer on paper because of lender approval timelines, but the initial offer window is usually quick. Having financing pre-approved and an agent who can move fast on showings matters here.